The most exclusive late-night party series during Coachella weekend is back — and the 2026 edition of Desert Nights at Zenyara may be the most stacked yet.

Desert Nights 2026 runs across both weekends of Coachella, from Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12, and again from Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19. The event once again transforms the privately-owned Zenyara estate in Indio — just 2.5 miles from the Coachella festival grounds — into what organizers describe as an immersive post-festival environment blending world-class talent, cutting-edge production, and ultra-luxury surroundings. Desert Nights and its sister event Rodeo Nights are the only occasions each year when Zenyara opens its doors to outside guests.

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekend One: April 10–12

The first weekend opens on a deep and underground-leaning note. Friday night’s main stage features Pawsa, Rossi. b2b Carlita, and Ayybo, while the beach stage hosts Josh Baker and a rare set from legendary duo Deep Dish.

Saturday escalates dramatically, with global superstar David Guetta headlining alongside a high-energy back-to-back from Green Velvet and Afrojack. The beach stage offers a more intimate counterpoint, with Kaz James delivering an all-vinyl set alongside Brunello.

Sunday closes the first weekend with a deep, atmospheric night led by Adriatique, WhoMadeWho (hybrid DJ set), and Bedouin on the main stage. The beach hosts Ben Sterling, Omar+, and Le Yora.

Weekend Two: April 17–19

Weekend two opens Friday with Ben Sterling and Josh Baker returning alongside Max Styler and Prospa on the main stage, while the beach features Arodes and Alisha.

Saturday brings Hugel & Friends and Murda Beatz (house set) to the main stage, with Sosa and Joshwa taking over the beach.

Sunday’s closing night is headlined by two of underground house music’s most in-demand artists right now: Mochakk and Chloe Caillet, joined by Yamagucci b2b Darco on the main stage. Rossi. and Riordan close out the beach.

Access via Dorsia

Desert Nights welcomes back Dorsia — the global leader in tech-driven hospitality — as its exclusive access partner for the third consecutive year. All guest passes and table reservations are available exclusively through the Dorsia platform at dorsia.com. This year the partnership expands further, with Dorsia introducing an immersive on-property art experience that adds a new creative dimension to the event’s environment.

“Our partnership with CMG and Desert Nights is an extension of our global brand strategy to work with the best-in-class events across the globe,” said Marc Lotenberg, Founder & CEO of Dorsia. “As we continue on our mission to guide our members to plan their entire social calendars using Dorsia, powering Desert Nights allows us to offer the most premium nightlife experience taking place during the Festival weekends.”

The Team Behind It

Desert Nights is produced by Corso Marketing Group (CMG), founded by David Corso, with over thirty years of experience producing high-end experiential events. CMG’s desert season footprint extends well beyond Zenyara — the agency is also behind the Heineken House and the celebrated Red Bull Mirage at Coachella (a 3-story, 20,000 sq ft structure featuring a Nobu omakase experience), and is producing additional Coachella 2026 activations for Medicube and Gap.

“We are beyond thrilled to release the headliner lineup for Desert Nights 2026,” said Corso. “Every year we push the boundaries with our musical programming to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience. Out of everything we do, the culture and experience that we’ve curated with Desert Nights is the coolest thing we do.”

Los Angeles-based Framework returns as co-producer. Since 2013, Framework has built a legacy of culture-defining music experiences across Southern California, owning and operating Sound Nightclub and The Spotlight, and known for bringing house and techno’s biggest names to large-scale outdoor events in unconventional LA spaces. This past winter, Framework launched its indoor re:frame series, transforming an Atwater Village soundstage into an experiential nightclub that hosted over 30,000 attendees across eight sold-out shows featuring John Summit, Disco Dom, and The Martinez Brothers.

Tao Group Hospitality returns as the official hospitality and nightlife partner. On the beverage side, Patrón Tequila returns as exclusive tequila sponsor — serving guests in a limited-edition desert-inspired collector’s cup available exclusively at select events — while Rémy Martin introduces their new white spirit Rémy V across all pouring points on the estate. Heineken and Red Bull both return as cornerstone partners.

A Track Record Like No Other

Desert Nights has quietly built its reputation as the most musically credible and star-studded late-night event in the Coachella Valley. Past lineups have featured RÜFÜS DU SOL, Anyma, Keinemusik, Kaytranada, Fisher, John Summit, Dom Dolla, Dixon, Damian Lazarus, Vintage Culture, and The Martinez Brothers. Notable celebrity attendees over the years include Emma Roberts, LISA of BLACKPINK, Leonardo DiCaprio, Travis Kelce, Tobey Maguire, Dave Grohl, Winnie Harlow, Shaboozey, Freddy Gibbs, Thundercat, and Ty Dolla $ign, among many others.

Following the two Coachella weekends, CMG and its partners return to Zenyara one final time for Rodeo Nights, running April 24–26 — reimagining the Desert Nights formula through a country-western lens for Stagecoach weekend.

Entry and table reservations are available exclusively through Dorsia membership. Visit dorsia.com for access. For more coverage of Desert Nights and Coachella weekend events, visit edmlife.com.

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By: Greg Wasik
Title: Desert Nights Returns to Zenyara for Coachella 2026 with David Guetta, Hugel, Deep Dish and More
Sourced From: edmlife.com/desert-nights-returns-to-zenyara-for-coachella-2026-with-david-guetta-hugel-deep-dish-and-more/
Published Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:20:34 +0000

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