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Palm Desert’s Concerts In The Park Returns In October With 5 Free Shows

From Top 40 hits to country and Beatles tributes, Palm Desert's free Thursday night concerts return Oct. 2–30 at Civic Center Park.

PALM DESERT, CA — Palm Desert’s beloved Concerts in the Park series kicks off next week with a show on Oct. 6

This fall's series continues a long-standing tradition of bringing the community together for live music under the stars at Civic Center Park.

For years, the free Thursday evening concerts have drawn residents and visitors alike, offering an eclectic mix of genres from rock and pop to jazz and country. Alongside the music, attendees enjoy food, fun and camaraderie.

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The fall series kicks off in October with five shows scheduled every Thursday at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park Amphitheater. Concerts begin at 6 p.m.

October 2025 Concert Lineup

  • Oct. 2 – Pulp Vixen – Female Fueled Top 40 Hits Cover Band
  • Oct. 9 – Beach St. A Go Go – A Tribute to the Groovy Sounds of the 60’s.
  • Oct. 16 – Fortunate Son – A tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival.
  • Oct. 23 – The Silverados – A country rock band covering all of the best two-step and line dancing hits.
  • Oct. 30 – Britain’s Finest – Tribute to The Beatles.

The last concert date of the season, a Beatles cover band, is billed to be one that "recreates the magic of the Beatles."

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"From their familiar outfits and authentic vocals to their cheeky humor and onstage banter, this internationally known tribute band delivers a full Beatles experience that takes you on a journey through the group’s legendary career," organizers wrote.

City officials credited community input for helping to shape the lineup, following a public survey that guided selections for the concert season.

Organizers encourage attendees to bring picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and dancing shoes for the fun-filled, music-packed evenings.

All shows begin at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center Park Amphitheater, on the northeast corner of San Pablo Avenue and Fred Waring Drive.

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