“Beneath the Desert Sky” JTNPA benefit concert is this Sunday (5/31)

Joshua Tree National Park Association (JTNPA) is hosting their Fifth Annual Beneath the Desert Sky Benefit Concert this Sunday (May 31) at Pappy and Harriets.

The concert serves as a vital fundraiser for JTNPA, the primary nonprofit partner of Joshua Tree National Park since 1962. Proceeds from ticket sales directly support top-priority projects and programs within Joshua Tree National Park, providing a critical bridge between park lovers and the preservation of this iconic landscape.

The 2026 lineup features an eclectic mix of talent:

• Sin City All Stars with Special Guests The Doohickeys and Lo Shook delivering a tribute to Gramp Parson, The Ghost Notes, a Coachella Valley-based Grateful Dead tribute band, and Long Duk Dong, playing high-energy new wave.

The event is happening at Pappy & Harriets in Pioneertown. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $38.60 and can be purchased here: www.joshuatree.org/event/btds2026/