For two back-to-back weekends in Indio, the desert came alive after dark. Corso Millner Group (CMG) and Framework transformed ZENYARA — a sprawling 70-acre retreat complete with a manmade white sand beach — into the season’s most sought-after nightlife experience, selling out every single night of Desert Nights 2026 and setting the stage for this week’s Rodeo Nights finale.
The main stage delivered some genuinely unexpected moments across both weekends. David Guetta threw out the rulebook for a rare intimate performance, enjoying the party so much he extended his set while Alix Earle watched from the crowd. A week later, French compatriot HUGEL was dropping bombs that Diplo and Gordo jumped behind the decks for an unplanned b2b. Meanwhile, Murda Beatz made history of his own, stepping outside his hip-hop comfort zone for his first-ever house set as Swae Lee, Gunna, and DDG looked on.
The rest of the lineup more than held its own. Carlita and Rossi anchored opening night, with Afrojack and Green Velvet carrying the energy into Saturday before Guetta‘s arrival. Anyma and BLACKPINK‘s LISA — fresh off the ÆDEN debut — were spotted celebrating as Ben Sterling and Max Styler delivered a showcase of UK sounds. Brazilian standout Mochakk closed out the second weekend with his signature blend of deep, gritty, soulful house, while Bedouin, WhoMadeWho, Adriatique, Chloé Caillet, PROSPA, PAWSA, Josh Baker, and a Yamagucci b2b Darco rounded out the bill.
For those craving something rawer, the Bedouin Tent — designed as a replica of the set from HBO’s Euphoria Season 3 — became an underground sanctuary. Kaz James delivered an all-vinyl classics set, Dubfire and Sharam resurrected their iconic Deep Dish alias, and Joshwa kept the room moving with his tech house selections. Euphoria actress Chloé Cherry even joined the crowd for an impromptu dance during Weekend 1. Omar+, Brunello, Lee Yora, Arodes, Alisha, and Riordian also kept the deeper sounds flowing.
Celebrity sightings were a constant throughout both weekends. Central Cee, French Montana, Marshawn Lynch, Kyrie Irving, Rauw Alejandro, Kendall Washington, Nic Vans, and DDG all joined the festivities, confirming Desert Nights’ reputation as one of the desert season’s most high-profile gatherings.
Beyond the music, the production leaned hard into immersive experience design. Dorsia partnered with artist Moki World to build the “Pleasure Forever Lounge” — a tucked-away hideout for recovery and discovery. Guests who wandered into a nondescript truck found themselves on a surreal trip through space and time courtesy of “United Time Travel And Plumbing Services.” NOYZ delivered scent-driven installations throughout the night, while Patrón served bespoke cocktails from collector’s cups and Remy V debuted its new Remy V Drop creation. Marc Jacobs planted an arcade-inspired pop-up near the main stage to complete the vibe.
CMG’s reach extended well beyond ZENYARA this season. At the festival itself, the experiential agency returned to produce the Heineken House and the three-story Red Bull Mirage — which offered panoramic views of the Quasar Stage and housed a “Nobu In The Desert” pop-up.
The desert run isn’t over yet. CMG and Framework close out the season with Rodeo Nights 2026, running April 24–26 at ZENYARA alongside the legendary country music festival. The lineup is as follows:
Friday, April 24: Diplo & Friends, Austin Millz, Wuki, and special guest Wyatt Flores
Saturday, April 25: Marshmello & Friends, Charly Jordan, and special guests Bailey Zimmerman and Cameron Whitcomb
Sunday, April 26: Two Friends, Brandi Cyrus, Miramar, hosted by BigXThaPlug
