The dance music festival Splash House took over Palm Springs for its 13th year in 2026 with two weekends of non-stop partying. Attendees got to experience live DJ sets from some of the world’s best artists, while hotel hopping between The Saguaro Palm Springs, Hilton Palm Springs, and Renaissance Palm Springs. From daytime pool parties to the late night After Hours events, Splash House continues to reign supreme as one of the top music festivals in the desert.
Splash House 2026
This year the festival was held on August 7th-9th and 14th-16th, and saw thousands of electronic music lovers flocking to the desert for the annual pilgrimage.
Starting out as a smaller one-venue festival in 2013, Splash House has grown to encompass three hotels alongside an additional late night After Hours event held at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
Each poolside performer plays to a crowd filled with guests dancing, drinking, enjoying the water, and taking in sounds under the desert sun. Weekend two’s daytime performances included: Alison Wonderland, D.O.D., OMNOM, Prospa, Riordan, Tiga, Whethan, Arlo, Atura, AVELLO, BL3SS, Broken Hill, Classmatic, Fallon, GUDFELLA, Jamback, Julian Fijma, Know Good, LIGHTLEAK, Matt Faulk, Murphy’s Law, OMRI., spüke, Tommy Phillips, Torren Foot, Tsu Nami, Twin Diplomacy, WELKER, and YDG.
One of the biggest draws for the weekend is the hotel party culture–known to veteran Splashers as a way to mix and mingle throughout the weekend. Attendees roam the halls to party in the rooms with both old and new friends, creating a unique festival culture that’s hard to find anywhere else.
Hotel balcony residents choose a theme and adorn their digs with signs and decorations that can be seen from the ground floor. The most “Bitchin’ Balcony” gets selected each year and winners get prizes like free tickets to next year’s event.
After sunset, the pool party festival transforms into an expansive late night experience at the Palm Springs Air Museum for After Hours. Vintage planes throughout the space create a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, along with commercial planes occasionally driving by at the Palm Springs Airport operating next door.
Weekend two featured live sets by Gorgon City, Jackie Hollander, SCRIPT, TOBEHONEST, and a last-minute announcement of Kaskade Redux, giving the crowd a set filled with nothing but bangers.
Splash House 2026 lived up to its legacy in giving guests an incredible experience in the Coachella Valley. With a solid lineup of EDM favorites, a friendly crowd of “PLUR” attendees, and venues made for revelry, the iconic desert event continues to deliver the party of the year.
Header Photo: Julian Bajsel
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