Palm Springs, California · January 7 to 18, 2027
Palm Springs International Film Festival
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Palm Springs International Film Festival
When is Palm Springs International Film Festival 2027?
Palm Springs International Film Festival 2027 runs January 7 to 18, 2027.
2027January 7 to 18, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: Announced by the festival each year, in early January.
See every event in January 2027
Source: desertsun.com
Palm Springs International Film Festival schedule
- Thursday, January 7, 2027: The Film Awards, presented by Kering, start the festival at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
- January 8, 2027: Film screenings begin.
Source: imdb.com
Tickets and cost
Membership in the Palm Springs International Film Society includes reserved seating, early access and members-only events.
Source: psfilmfest.org
History of Palm Springs International Film Festival
Celebrity Mayor Sonny Bono founded the Palm Springs International Film Festival in 1990 in hopes of enhancing tourism.
Source: visitgreaterpalmsprings.com
Palm Springs International Film Festival: questions people ask
When is the Palm Springs International Film Festival 2027?
The 38th festival runs Thursday, January 7 through Monday, January 18, 2027.
When are the Palm Springs Film Awards in 2027?
The Film Awards, presented by Kering, are on Thursday, January 7, 2027, at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
When do Palm Springs Film Festival screenings begin?
In 2027, film screenings begin January 8.
Who founded the Palm Springs International Film Festival?
Celebrity Mayor Sonny Bono founded it in 1990, hoping to enhance tourism.
Sources: desertsun.com, imdb.com, visitgreaterpalmsprings.com
About Palm Springs International Film Festival
A January film festival in the California desert that opens with the Film Awards gala.
The Palm Springs International Film Festival opens with the Film Awards at the Palm Springs Convention Center, then screens films from January 8. Sonny Bono founded it in 1990 to boost tourism. The 38th edition runs later than usual in 2027, from January 7 to 18. The catch is that members get early access and reserved seating, so non-members should book early.
Know before you go
- The 2027 festival starts later than in past years, on January 7.
- Members get reserved seating, early access and members-only events.
- Palm Springs International (PSP) is a few minutes' drive from downtown, and Ontario (ONT) is the larger alternative about two hours away.
Planning the trip
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