Joshua Tree Music Festival

Music can change the world because it can change people.
— Bono

 

Joshua Tree National Park is one of the most beautiful and mystical places in the country. The incredible landscapes, stunning vistas, surreal night skies, and the iconic trees for which the park is named make a visit to Joshua Tree a worthy bucket list item.

The bi-annual Joshua Tree Music Festival is another great reason to visit the area. The next uber-popular event, October 10-13, will again draw people from around the world. Founded in 2003, Joshua Tree Music Festival has a stellar reputation for showcasing, in their words “up & coming, white-hot, have-to-see-them-now-before-they-get-big” musicians. The music is diverse and eclectic, ranging from dance-world-electro-funk’n groove to soulful global-ethno tunes. It’s such a celebrated event that many festival alumni have gone on to have grammy-winning careers.

This year’s lineup includes many not-to-be-missed performances, including:

Lowdown Brass Band – This Chicago based ensemble features a killer brass section, delivering dynamic, funk-driven, soul-inspiring music.

Adryon de Leon – A sizzling voice in the world of funk, de Leon’s performances are ripe with attitude backed by a voice full of control and sweetness.

The Stephen Lewis Big Fun Duo – Hailing from New Brunswick, Canada the duo delivers energetic, hard-not-to-move-your-body performances, fusing organic and electric sounds with house beats.

View the full musical lineup here.

With tickets going fast, accommodations should be top of mind and among the very best Joshua Tree Music Festival hotels is our very own Parker Palm Springs. Set on thirteen private acres of lush gardens, here you can truly relax and unwind. With three swimming pools, an on-property spa, and award-winning dining and cocktails, this perfect oasis is the elixir you need, ensuring you are ready for another day of musical inspiration. 

The festival’s location means when you are not grooving to the music, there are plenty of things to do at Joshua Tree National Park. Hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, and rock climbing are all popular activities and the national park website offers plenty of details on how to enjoy your visit. One of the most popular things to do is stargazing at Joshua Tree National Park. The desert sky at night is a thing to behold and Joshua Tree is one of only 117 locations designated as an International Dark Sky Park. 

  • man walking on trail in joshua tree during daytime
  • two camping tents in joshua tree at dawn
  • firepit at night in joshua tree with white chairs and tables surrounding
  • cocktail overlooking bonfire
  • Lounge area under tent in indoor pool

Parker Palm Springs offers a three night Space Out with the Parker package that includes a portable telescope and iPad with a Skyview star locator map, a personal night-time Sky Watchers Sky Tour, a bottle of Dom, a picnic basket, and more. 

Celestial music by day, celestial skies by night, and Parker Palm Springs for all the moments in between.

 

About Us

Parker Palm Springs is considered among the best luxury hotels near Joshua Tree. We offer only 144 rooms on thirteen acres of exclusive, private property. To help plan your next vacation, weekend escape, special event, or wedding, please Contact us.

Call 760-321-4606 or email us with questions

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