Every two years, Desert X takes over the Coachella Valley area with large-scale art installations set against the desert landscape. It’s free to visit, and you can find them spread across several locations, including Palm Springs, Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage (Desert X road trip, anyone?).

The exhibitions are always striking, thought-provoking and rooted in place. They typically explore themes such as climate, identity and the future of the desert. Top tip: download the Desert X app to plan your route and see as many as you can.

Lois Mackenzie visited in March 2025 and was a guest of Visit Greater Palm Springs.

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