Pulsing jams and cool pools is the perfect combination for summer, and Splash House is the place to do it. As the name suggests, there’s lots of splashing to house music and poolside revelry throughout the three-day party in Palm Springs.
Celebrating its 13th year, Splash House is spread across three different resort hotels featuring beats from some of the best DJs around. And there are two chances to join in the fun as it’s held on back-to-back weekends: Aug. 7-9 and again Aug. 14-16.
Splash House was the brainchild of siblings Tyler and Kelly McLean who threw the first fun-in-the-sun party in 2013. When the sun goes down, though, the party light doesn’t dim. There are after parties each night at the Palm Springs Air Museum for after-hours drinking and dancing amid vintage airplanes and the starry sky.
Here is everything you need to know to rule the pool in the best way. Happy splashing!
WHAT IS SPLASH HOUSE
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What
A three-day poolside music festival focused on electronic, house, and techno music. It’s sun-soaked revelry with like-minded, poolside partiers under the sun. (Are we sure there’s disco music too?)
When
Splash House is back-to-back weekends from Aug. 7-9 and Aug. 14-16. The pool parties are Saturday and Sunday from noon to sundown. The After Hours parties are Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where
The event takes place at three resorts in Palm Springs: The Saguaro, The Hilton, and the Renaissance. Note: The Hilton replaces the Riviera as one of the host venues this year. The After Hours parties take place at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
Tickets
| Pass Type | Price | Includes |
| General Admissio | $265 | Access to all daytime Saturday & Sunday pool parties for one specific weekend. |
| Combo Pass (After Hours GA) | $340 | All daytime pool parties for one weekend plus General Admission to both After Hours parties at the Air Museum. |
| Combo Pass (After Hours VIP) | $425 | All daytime pool parties for one weekend plus VIP access to both After Hours parties at the Air Museum. |
| Season Pass (After Hours GA) | $540 | Access to all pool parties and all After Hours parties across both weekends (General Admission). |
| Season Pass (After Hours VIP) | $680 | Access to all pool parties and all After Hours parties across both weekends with VIP access to the After Hours parties. |
| After Hours Only (GA) | $130 | General Admission to the After Hours parties only (no pool party access). |
| After Hours Only (VIP) | $200 | VIP access to the After Hours parties only (no pool party access). |
THE MUSIC
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While the sun is only around part of the day, the music at Splash House never stops. The chill daytime vibes and background beats give way to the auditory electricity that crackles all night long. At this event, top DJs and other dance music maestros are as vital to the weekend as sunscreen.
The slate of artists in 2026 is packed with EDM royalty and electronic heavyweights. These are artists that specialize in getting the party started and keeping it going.
For Weekend One, be sure to catch Foster the People poolside for a DJ set, while the Chainsmokers and their mega-hit “Closer” will headline the Saturday night After Hours party. The Friday night After Hours party will feature a surprise act along with DJs Biscits from the United Kingdom and Miami-based SLAMM. Saturday night will also feature DJ Ship Wrek, a house music specialist from Los Angeles.
Other Weekend One poolside acts include: ALLEYCVT, Josh Baker, Kenny Beats B2B Fcukers for a DJ set, KETTAMA, Laszewo, Layton Giordani, Mall Grab, BRIDGE, Camoufly, Collect 200, Costa, Dansyn, Djibouti, HNTR, InntRaw, INVT, JEV, Jkyl & Hyde, Kaleena Zanders, L.P. Rhythm, Marco Strous, Starjunk 95, Tobiahs, WHIPPED CREAM and William Kiss B2B Jordan Brando.
For Weekend Two, not-to-miss sets include fun and famous DJ Alison Wonderland poolside, while the Friday night After Hours party will be helmed by Gorgon City, veterans of the nearby Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Jackie Hollander and SCRIPT are also on the Friday night bill. Saturday features a surprise act following L.A.’s own TOBEHONEST.
Other Weekend Two poolside acts include: D.O.D., OMNOM, Prospa, Riordan, Tiga, Whethan, Arlo, Atura, AVELLO, BL3SS, Broken Hill, Classmatic, Fallon, GUDFELLA, Jamback, Julian Fijma, Jackie Hollander, Know God, LIGHTLEAK, Matt Faulk, Murphy’s Law, OMRI., spüke, Tommy Phillips, Torren Foot, Tsu Nami, Twin Diplomacy, WELKER and YDG.
WHERE TO STAY
If you want to stay close to the action, your best bet is to stay at one of the host hotels. The event takes place at three Palm Springs resorts: The Saguaro, The Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, and the Hilton Palm Springs (new this year).
Some hotel packages are already sold out, particularly for the second weekend, but there may still be some availability for the first weekend.
The Saguaro has those Instagram-ready colorful walls around the pool. The Renaissance offers a huge pool with plenty of room to sway to the beats. The Hilton is near the center of everything in downtown Palm Springs.
But the host hotels aren’t the only options, The Dunes Hotel is near the action and features that iconic 1960s Palm Springs vibe. The Hyatt Palm Springs is a short walk to some of the host hotels as well. No matter where you stay, you can’t go wrong.
FIRST TIMER TIPS
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Hop on board
Don’t hesitate to take advantage of the shuttle service. There are free shuttles that will take you from one hotel to the other, so branch out and check out all three spots. It’s probably best not to want to walk during the summert anyway, plus you’ll get to see a little more of Palm Springs on your shuttle rides.
Hydration
Sometimes we can be lulled into a sense of security when it comes to hydration because we’re spending so much time in a pool and splashing around in water nonstop, but be smart. Always have a water bottle with you and drink plenty throughout the weekend, even more so than you normally would, as August temperatures typically reach the low 100s during the peak part of the afternoon.
Food for thought
When you take a break to eat, leave your hotel and try some of the many bars and restaurants in downtown Palm Springs. It’s a community that warmly welcomes and caters to visitors, so there are plenty of culinary styles to choose from, and they’ll appreciate the business.
What to Do Between Weekends
One of the best parts of Splash House is that the experience doesn’t have to end when the music does. Between weekends, take the opportunity to explore more of Greater Palm Springs by relaxing at a spa, browsing vintage shops and local art galleries, or enjoying the city’s renowned restaurants and cocktail bars. It’s the perfect chance to recharge, discover the destination’s unique character, and build even more anticipation before heading back to the pool parties for another unforgettable weekend.
Are you ready to bask in the glow of the sun, the music, and the friends you make along the way? Start planning your festival experience for Splash House.
