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Pioneertown · high desert

Pappy’s, then stay the night

Find a show worth the drive at Pappy & Harriet’s, book an Airbnb nearby, and make a desert night of it. Dinner, live music, and a place to land after the last song.

1–2 nights · a live show & an Airbnb

Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace at dusk, with its illuminated orange sign above a rustic wood-and-stone entrance framed by agaves.
Photo: Pappy & Harriet’s

The stops

  1. Pick the show first

    Start with Pappy & Harriet’s live calendar and choose an artist you want to see. Current dates include Shovels & Rope on October 18, Big Freedia on November 3, and Rodrigo y Gabriela on November 11. Buy the show tickets before committing to your stay.

    See upcoming shows & tickets ↗

  2. Get an Airbnb nearby

    Look for a desert house in Pioneertown that fits your group and the show dates. Check the actual drive from the listing to Pappy’s, plus any minimum-night requirement, before booking.

    Find a Pioneertown Airbnb ↗

  3. Eat early, then catch the show

    Head to Pappy’s with time for dinner before the music. The restaurant uses a first-come waitlist, and a meal doesn't include admission to a ticketed show. Get dinner sorted early so you're ready for the first song.

    Restaurant & show-night details ↗

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