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Dance Music + More At First Palm Springs Desert Air Festival

A new festival flies into the Palm Springs Air Museum, promising a weekend of dance music and beautiful views.

The Desert Air Festival will feature DJs and other musicians performing against the backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains and the desert landscape.
The Desert Air Festival will feature DJs and other musicians performing against the backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains and the desert landscape. (Courtesy of Julian Bajsel.)

PALM SPRINGS, CA — A new festival flies into Southern California next weekend at the Palm Springs Air Museum, promising a weekend of dance music and beautiful views.

The Desert Air Festival will feature DJs and house musicians performing against the backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains and the desert landscape. Artists include DJ Koze, TSHA, Patrick Holland, Mason Collective, Chris Stussy, and Moodymann, according to a news release.

By day, the festival offers flights on World War II-era fighter planes, a guided trail hike, a bicycle tour of Palm Springs, wine and mezcal tastings, and rooftop yoga (prices for these experiences vary).

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Desert Air will be held at the Palm Springs Air Museum Dec. 10-11, according to a news release.

Tickets begin at $130 for general admission both days. Hotel packages and VIP packages are also available.

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For more information and how to get tickets, click here. Desert Air is presented by Goldenvoice and Splash House.

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