Prepare for this year’s edition of Splash House with all the essential information, including set times, what you can and can’t bring with you, pool rules, and more!
Splash House is quickly approaching, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know before heading to Palm Springs. Returning August 7–9 and August 14–16, the poolside festival invites attendees to soak up the summer sun, cool off in the water, and dance across three unforgettable hotel venues.
This year’s edition introduces Hilton Palm Springs as the festival’s newest host hotel, joining Renaissance Palm Springs and The Saguaro as the official poolside venues. Across all three locations, attendees can enjoy house, techno, bass, and more from a diverse lineup featuring artists like Foster the People, ALLEYCVT, Propsa, Alison Wonderland, Gorgon City, Layton Giordani, Josh Baker, and Whethan. And when the sun goes down, the celebration continues at the Palm Springs Air Museum during the official After Hours.
Related: Check out our article highlighting must-see artists at Splash House this year!
With pool parties, multiple venues, and packed schedules throughout the weekend, knowing the essential details is key before arriving. Read on for everything you need to know, including set times, transportation, and festival policies.
Quick Navigation: Set Times | Festival Map | After Hours | Transportation | Bag Policy | Permitted & Prohibited Items
Splash House 2026 – Essential Info:
Dates: August 7-9 & August 14-16, 2026
Hours: 12 PM – 9 PM, daily; After Hours 9 PM – 2 AM
Venues: The Renaissance, Saguaro, and Hilton Hotel in Palm Springs
Tickets: Purchase HERE
Download the Splash House app for your iOS or Android device to receive additional updates throughout the weekend.
Splash House 2026 – Set Times:
Weekend 1
Weekend 2
Splash House 2026 – Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 Openers:
Splash House 2026 – Festival Maps:
Splash House 2026 – After Hours Info:
Splash House’s After Hours is a separately ticketed event at the Palm Springs Air Museum, with passes available via Tixr. Those who purchased hotel packages receive complimentary GA access.
Doors for the After Hours open at 9pm on Friday and 10pm on Saturday, with both shows running until 2am each night.
If you’re planning to drive to Palm Springs Air Museum, please note that there is limited on-site parking. Two-day parking passes are available for $80, single-day parking is not available. Head to Tixr to purchase a parking pass.
Splash House 2026 – Transportation Info:
Complimentary shuttles will run between all three host hotels throughout the weekend, making it easy for attendees to move between venues. The festival shuttles operate between hotels from 1pm to 9:30pm on Saturday, and 2pm to 10:30pm on Sunday. The After Hours shuttle operates on Friday and Saturday between 9pm and 2am.
Hotel guests can access parking at their respective hotels, while additional free parking is available at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Convention Center is located adjacent to Renaissance Palm Springs and does not require a parking pass.
Rideshare and guest drop-off locations will be available at each venue. Check festival maps for designated loading and unloading areas before arriving.
For guests with accessibility needs, accessible shuttles and loading zones will be available at each venue.
Splash House 2026 – Guest Programs:
Splash House offers more than just music. The festivities kick off on Friday with an Opening Session at Palm Springs Surf Club, and there’s a DJ Room Service that takes place throughout the weekend. Yet there’s so much more to experience, including tequila tasting, Pilates, ice dips, a sculpt and core HIIT class, yoga, and more. Head to the official website to sign up for these activities.
Weekend 1 Guest Programs:
Weekend 2 Guest Programs:
Reminder to Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, festival attendees have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers. It’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Splash House.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Splash House 2026 – Bag Policy:
Medium-sized backpacks (18″x13″x8.5”) and purses and handbags no larger than 12”x6”x12” are permitted at Splash House.
A clear bag policy will be enforced at the Air Museum. See below for approved bag types.
Splash House 2026 – Dos & Don’ts:
Pool Rules
- The Golden Rule: Treat our splash mates like you would treat your best friend. No fighting or being rude!
- Respect other people’s differences, backgrounds, orientations, and opinions.
- Listen to our staff and safety personnel. We are here working for you!
- Smile and say hello to strangers. You never know who’s your next best friend.
- Wear whatever makes you feel good and don’t be afraid to dress up.
- Carry your ID with you at all times. But don’t use it for driving!
- Leave your phone in your hotel room and see where your feet take you.
- Drink lots of water and consume alcohol responsibly.
- No outside food, beverage, glass, or any prohibited items at the pools!
- Max inflated floatie size is 4’x4′. Be nice to other people’s floaties, they have feelings too.
Permitted Items
- Floaties (4’x4′ maximum inflated size)
- Backpacks (Medium) 18″x13″x8.5”
- Bandaids
- Binoculars
- Breast Pump (Manual, Battery Operated, Or Powered Devices)
- CamelBaks (Empty)
- Cameras (Non-Pro Digital, Disposable, Polaroid and Film)
- Chapstick and Lip Balm
- Dancing Shoes
- Ear Plugs
- Eye Drops
- Fanny Packs and Hip Bags
- GoPros
- Gum (sealed packs)
- Hand Sanitizer
- Hats
- Inhalers
- Lighters
- Makeup
- Mobile Phone Chargers
- Naloxone for personal use
- Parasols
- Plastic Water Bottles (Empty and Reusable)
- Prescription Medication (Name on Medication Must Correlate With Person’s Driver’s License or other appropriate state identification)
- PPE Face Masks
- Purses and Handbags (no larger than 12”x6”x12”)
- Stored Breastmilk or Formula
- Strollers (for baby/toddler only)
- Sunblock (Non-Aerosol)
- Sunglasses
- Towels (small-medium size)
Prohibited Items
- Advanced First Aid Kits* (including, but not limited to, hemostatic gauze or powder, tourniquets, compression bandages, decompression needles, or chest seals)
- Aerosol Products/Aerosol Cans
- Air Horns
- Animals
- Audio Recording Devices
- Bicycles, Skates, Scooters or Skateboards
- Blankets
- Body Armor
- Coolers
- Chains or Chain Wallets
- Chairs
- Detachable Lens Cameras
- Drones or Remote Control Aircraft, Cars or Toys
- Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia, or Drug Testing Kits
- Fireworks, Explosives or Road Flares
- Flags
- Flyers, Samples, Giveaways or Promotional Items
- Glass Bottles or Containers
- Glow Sticks, Light Sticks, or LED Gloves
- Hammocks
- Hula Hoops
- Hoverboards or Segways
- Instruments
- IV Bags
- Kites or Sky Lanterns
- Laser Pointers
- Life Guard Costumes
- Markers or Paint Pens
- Massagers
- Metal Water Bottles or Containers
- Non-Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., costume)
- Outside Food or Beverage
- Pool Floaties (over the maximum 4’x4’ inflated size)
- Selfie Sticks, Tripods or Narcissists
- Smelling Salts*
- Stuffed Animals
- Tailgating
- Tents or Sleeping Bags
- Tourniquets*
- Toy Guns, Water Guns or Sling Shots
- Totems
- Umbrellas
- Video Cameras
- Wagons
- Walkie Talkies
- Weapons (Guns, Knives, Ammo, Pepper Spray, Mace, etc.)
- *In the event of a medical emergency, please go to the nearest medical location or find a festival staff member with a radio
