Note: Guests can book their room using this hotel booking link, but you must purchase a pass to attend the events!
Prepare for Liftoff!
Join our intergalactic crew for a stellar weekend from Thursday, June 18 – Sunday, June 21, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to orbit new friendships, make cosmic memories, and party among the stars!
Our mission control is the Hilton Palm Springs, perfectly positioned in the heart of the Arenas District — everything within easy walking distance across this vibrant galaxy of fun.
Your onboard entertainment includes:
Flight Commander: Delighted Tobehere guiding this mission
World-Class DJs: Navigating the soundwaves from the command deck
Sea of Tranquility Pool Parties: Making a splash daily in lunar luxury
Galactic Bingo: Your lucky stars await
Space Bazaar Vendor Hall: Curated goods from across the universe
Zero-Gravity Karaoke: Sing your heart out among the stars
Drag Brunch: Fuel up with fierce cosmic energy
And so much more stellar programming!
So, grab your space suit, check your thrusters, and prepare to launch into orbit for Tidal Wave 18: SPACE!
All admission tickets and optional events will be done through EventBrite
TW WEEKEND PARTY PASS (4 Days)
- Tidal Wave Party Weekend Pass
- Enjoy all pool parties, world-class DJs, bear-a-oke, bingo, dancing, mixers for singles and couples, a game room, a vendor marketplace, and much more!
Tidal Wave Party Daily Pass
- Daily Pass
- Enjoy pool parties, world-class DJs, bear-a-oke, bingo, dancing, mixers for singles and couples, a game room, a vendor marketplace, and much more!
Delighted Tobehere
Brace for re-entry glamour! The galaxy’s funniest queen, Delighted Tobehere, returns to blast off the weekend with Thursday night’s launch party and guide us through a gravity-defying Drag Brunch($) on Saturday.
Tidal Wave Party is Sponsored by:
Tidal Wave Party Beneficiaries:
Important Information
Hilton Palm Springs
Rates noted are based on Single/Double Occupancy. Please add $10.00 for the 3rd and/or 4th person sharing same room. Up to 4 guests only permitted in each room. All room rates are subject to 13.95% occupancy tax; 3% destination fee; $1.14 utility user’s fee and a $30.00 optional self-parking fee. Each reservation must be accompanied by an initial non-refundable deposit in the amount of first night’s room and tax. A second non-refundable deposit to cover remaining room and tax charges will be required thirty days prior to arrival date. Credit cards on file will automatically be charged.
Cancellation Policy:
Tidal Wave Party Cancellation:
All run pass refund requests must be submitted in writing to info@tidalwaveparty.com with the subject line “Refund Request.” All refunds will be responded to within seven (7) business days. Pass refunds are available up to 60 DAYS before the event start date. Tidal Wave ticket refunds will be issued to the CC used. Tidal Wave Pass Refunds are available until SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026, and are subject to a $20 cancellation fee per ticket. The Eventbrite service (3.7% + $1.79 per ticket) and payment processing fee (2.9% per order) are NON-REFUNDABLE. After 4/19/26, no refund requests will be honored. No Exceptions
Hilton Palm Springs – Reservation Cancellation
Each reservation must be accompanied by an initial non-refundable deposit equal to one (1) night’s room and tax. A second non-refundable deposit to cover two (2) additional nights’ room and tax will be required 30 days before arrival. Any cancellations will forfeit all deposits unless a name replacement and an updated credit card are received.
Tidal Wave Code of Conduct
All Tidal Wave Attendees, Volunteers and Staff:
1. Must be at least 21 years of age and over with proper government issued ID.
2. We pride ourselves on being an open and inclusive space where all sizes, nationalities, races, ages, health statuses and self-identities are welcome. This is a safe place for all. Abusive, verbal or physical confrontations will not be tolerated.
3. Conduct yourself in an appropriate manner in all public areas. No public nudity allowed. Must have complete coverage of genitals and buttcrack (Note that jockstraps/ any ass-less clothing does not count as coverage). Under no circumstances will unwanted or unruly sexual advances towards attendees or hotel/event employees be tolerated. No solicitation for sex for payment, money, barter or favors (also known as prostitution, escorting, etc…)
4. Will not possess, sell, use, barter/trade any controlled, illegal or illicit substances while at any Tidal Wave event, activity, hotel or other venues.
5. No public urinating or defecating (We have restrooms for a reason).
6. Know your limits! Please keep in mind your alcohol intake and behavior from it. You are entirely responsible and liable for all activities conducted by you. Neither the hotel nor Tidal Wave LLC are responsible for injury or circumstances relating to alcohol consumption and abuse.
7. It is your full responsibility for any damages you may cause to the hotel property or commercial establishments used during this event. This includes any non-Tidal Wave ticketed person(s) that you allow into the hotel property as your guest(s).
Security officers will be on-site throughout the duration of the event primarily for your safety and the safety of all guests and have jurisdiction to remove ANY guests/ attendees that are non-compliant with the above-mentioned Code of Conduct. Failure to comply with any one of these guidelines is grounds for being escorted away from and/or being asked to leave the event without a refund or return of hotel room fees. Continued failure to comply may additionally result in being banned from future Tidal Wave events.
It is our goal to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable experience at all Tidal Wave and Tidal Wave co-sponsored events. Any concerns or clarifications need to be addressed in written format to Danny Gallegos and/or David Walters via email at info@tidalwaveparty.com.
HOTEL FAQ
Only food and beverages purchased from the hotel/restaurant/bar are allowed in the pool area. No exceptions.
A hotel buyout requires a percentage of occupancy per night. If we do not meet this minimum, the remainder of the rooms will be open to the public including the pool areas, restaurants, bars.
Hilton Palm Springs
A 3-night minimum stay is required and must include Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Once you complete your Tidal Wave ticket purchase you will receive an email with the booking link. Please choose # of guests, your room type, fill in name on reservation, Credit Card information and submit.
Each person occupying your room MUST purchase a Tidal Wave pass. Failure to comply will forfeit your Tidal Wave ticket with no refund and forfeit your room reservation.
If your desired room type is no longer available, it will not be offered.
As rooms reservations are taken quickly during launch, there is NO guarantee that all guests who purchase passes will receive reservations at the host/ overflow hotels. A waitlist will be taken once all rooms have sold out at both hotels and will be utilized on a first come-first served basis.
Tidal Wave Party Cancellation:
All run pass refund requests must be submitted in writing to info@tidalwaveparty.com with the subject line “Refund Request.” All refunds will be responded to within five business days. Pass refunds are available up to 45 days before the event start date. Tidal Wave ticket refunds will be issued to the CC used. Tidal Wave Pass Refunds are available until Sunday, May 4th, 2025, and are subject to a $20 cancellation fee. The Eventbrite service (3.7% + $1.79 per ticket) and payment processing fee (2.9% per order) are NON-REFUNDABLE. After 5/4/2025, no refund requests will be honored. No Exceptions.
Hilton Palm Springs – Reservation Cancellation
Guests may cancel their reservations up to 30 days before the event start date (cancellation by Monday, May 19, 2025). A 1-night non-refundable deposit will be taken at the time of room reservation. A second non-refundable deposit to cover three (3) additional room nights and tax will be required 30 days before arrival. Any cancellations will forfeit all deposits unless a new replacement guest and credit card are received to take reservations and deposit(s). The guest is responsible for informing the hotel of any credit card changes to ensure payments are processed and to hold your reservation. Even if your deposit has been taken, changes to credit card information should be updated with the hotel.
Hotel Zoso – Reservation Cancellation
Guests may cancel their reservations up to 30 days before the event start date (cancellation by Monday, May 19, 2025). After Monday May 19, no changes or cancellations will be allowed after cutoff date for any guest reservations. The guest is responsible for informing the hotel of any credit card changes to ensure payments are processed and to hold your reservation. Even if your deposit has been taken, changes to credit card information should be updated with the hotel.
Hilton Palm Springs
Each reservation must be accompanied by an initial non-refundable deposit in the amount of first nights room and tax. A second non-refundable deposit to cover remaining room and tax charges will be required thirty days prior to arrival date. Credit card on file will automatically be charged. *A 4-night minimum stay is required and must include Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.*
Hotel Zoso
Hotel will require the first night’s room, tax, and resort fee paid at the time of reservation and an additional one night’s room, tax and resort fee paid 30 days prior to arrival. *A 3-night minimum stay is required and must include Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday*
Room reservations must be made using the provided booking links.
Hilton Palm Springs
If you need to make adjustments to an existing reservation at the Hilton Palm Springs, including adding days, please contact Brandi Jones at 760-322-6868 ext 422 with your confirmation number.
Hotel Zoso
If you need to make adjustments to an existing reservation at the Hotel Zoso, including adding days, please call Sharon Smith at 760-969-6611 and ask for the Tidal Wave Party Room Block.
Please see the respective pages for each of the hotels for more information.
We asked a hotel manager this very same question, below is the Answer.
Hi Danny,
You are correct that the rates the weekend prior to Tidal Wave are lower, there are several factors that play into this:
Demand – The Tidal Wave event falls over a weekend with high demand in the area which increases the rates, this is why throughout the year you will see different pricing from day to day and week to week
Flow Through – Pre and Post days of Tidal Wave are difficult days for the hotel to sell rooms since the hotel is not able to offer stays that overlap with the Tidal Wave event
Area Hotels – In looking at the other hotels in the area with similar events we are offering competitive rates. In addition we do not enforce policies such as mandatory valet.
Packages – We do not offer packages during special events such as Tidal Wave, our parking team requires extra staffing and longer hours which prevents us from discounting parking.
Staffing/Additional Cost – An event such as Tidal Wave does require additional staffing for all departments, more than any other event throughout the year. Things that we offer such as the poolside bar and grill concessions are at no additional cost to Tidal Wave and the hotel breaks even on these.