“SOUNDS OF THE HOLIDAYS” BEGINS DECEMBER 3

The “Sounds of the Holidays” concert series commences December 3 at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station. Continuing a decades-long tradition, visitors can enjoy Yuletide carols and holiday hits performed by high school choirs on select dates through December 14.

For the 2025 season, the Tramway is proud to present the following line-up:

• Wednesday, December 3 – La Quinta High School Chamber Singers
• Thursday, December 4 – Cathedral City High School Lions’ Pride Chamber Singers
• Sunday, December 7 – Palm Springs High School Madrigal Choir
• Wednesday, December 10 – Shadow Hills High School Chamber Singers
• Thursday, December 11 – Coachella Valley High School Concert Choir
• Sunday, December 14 – Quartz Hill High School Chamber Singers and A Cappella Choir

Showtimes are 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on the Pines Café Stage and are included with regular Tram admission. Food and beverage will be available for purchase at Pines Café and The Lookout Lounge. (Note: The December 7 choral performance is outside on the Desert View Terrace at 5:30 p.m. kicking off the Tramway’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. That evening, there will also be a 7:30 p.m. performance inside on the Pines Café Stage).

To purchase tickets, please visit www.pstramway.com or call 760-325-1449 for more information.

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate holiday hours Saturday, February 14 – 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day. The first tram up each day will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up will be at 8:00 p.m., and the last tram down will be at 9:30 p.m.

Tram admission is $34.95 for adults, $31.95 for seniors (65+) and $18.95 for children ages 3-10.

Special discounts and packages are available after 4:00 p.m. Twilight tickets are $31.95 for adults and seniors, and $15.95 for children ages 3-10. Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets, which include tram fare and dinner at Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant, are $41.00 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children ages 3-10.

U.S. Armed Forces Receive Free Tram Admission Throughout July

During the entire month of July, all U.S. military personnel with valid military identification—active, former and retired—receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, along with a special gift for “Military Days.” Spouses of deployed military members, as well as military widows and widowers, also qualify for the promotion. Military personnel are encouraged to bring friends and family and receive 25% off regular Tram admission for up to four guests.

While visiting the Tramway, guests can enjoy:

• Fine dining with breathtaking views at Peaks Restaurant, or casual, family-friendly fare at Pines Café.
• More than 50 miles of hiking trails within Mount San Jacinto State Park (MSJSP).
• Guided Nature Walks led by MSJSP volunteers every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. through Labor Day Weekend. For the latest information on park programs and events, follow @mountsanjacintosp on Instagram. In addition, educational programs and instructor-led hikes are presented by the Mount San Jacinto Natural History Association. Learn more at https://www.msjnha.org/events.

The Tramway remains committed to honoring the service and dedication of active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families through this annual tradition.

Later Hours, Guided Nature Walks and Summer Programs

PALM SPRINGS, CA (May 14, 2026) Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the summer season at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Mount San Jacinto State Park (MSJSP). Visitors can look forward to extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays, guided nature walks every Sunday and the return of summer programs led by Mount San Jacinto State Park and the Natural History Association.

Summer Hours begin Friday, May 22 and continue through Monday, September 7, 2026. Every Friday and Saturday, the last tram up is at 9:00 p.m. and the last tram down is at 10:30 p.m. In addition, Peaks Restaurant will extend the last seating to 8:45 p.m. and Pines Café will remain open until 9:30 p.m.

Memorial Day Weekend holiday hours will be observed on Sunday, May 24, with the last tram up at 9:00 p.m. and the last tram down at 10:30 p.m. On Monday, May 25, the first tram up is at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up at 8:00 p.m. and the last tram down at 9:30 p.m.

Guided Nature Walks by State Park volunteers resume Sunday, May 24 and continue Sundays through September 6. These walks feature a choice of two easy trails–the Desert View Trail, a 1½-mile walk beginning at 11:00 a.m., and the Long Valley Nature Trail, a ¾-mile loop beginning at 1:30 p.m. No advance registration is required, and there is no charge except for regular Tramway admission.

Enjoy summer programming at Mount San Jacinto State Park. Visitors can discover the wonders of the State Park and learn how to appreciate and explore its resources responsibly. For more information on MSJSP programs, please visit @MountSanJacintoSP on Facebook and Instagram.

The Natural History Association (NHA) will also host a series of programs throughout the summer months. For more information on the NHA programs, please visit https://www.msjnha.org/events.

EXPERIENCE “RESTAURANT WEEK” WITH MOUNTAINTOP DINING AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

Panoramic Views and Fine Dining at Peaks Restaurant

PALM SPRINGS, CA (May 26, 2026) Enjoy Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway May 29 – June 7. Peaks Restaurant is offering a special dinner menu, inviting guests to savor elevated cuisine, scenic vistas and a ride on the world’s largest rotating tramcar.
The three-course $59 prix fixe menu (exclusive of tax, gratuity and tram fare) includes:

• Choice of Appetizer—Spinach Salad, Corn Chowder or Charred Shrimp
• Choice of Entrée—Half Roasted Duck, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Filet Mignon, Mango Salmon or Vegetable Coconut Curry
• Choice of Dessert—Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Tiramisu or Flourless Caramel Chocolate Crunch Cake

Reduced Restaurant Week tram fares are available after 4:00 p.m. and are $20 for adults and seniors, and $10 for children (ages 3 – 10) with confirmed Peaks Restaurant reservations.

The last tramcar up Sunday through Thursday is 8:00 p.m. and the last tramcar down is 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, the last tramcar up is 9:00 p.m. and the last tramcar down is 10:30 p.m.

For more information or to make dinner reservations, please visit www.pstramway.com/dining

EXTENDED HOURS FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

Guided Nature Walks Continue Sundays During Summer

PALM SPRINGS, CA (June 29, 2026) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate with extended hours July 3 – 5 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. On Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, the first tram up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up will be at 9:00 p.m. and the last tram down will be at 10:30 p.m. On Sunday, July 5, the first tram up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up will be at 8:00 p.m. and the last tram down will be at 9:30 p.m.

On Sunday, July 5, join Mount San Jacinto State Park volunteers on a guided nature walk along the 1½-mile Desert View Trail at 11:00 a.m. or the ¾-mile Long Valley Nature Trail loop at 1:30 p.m. Participants should meet in Long Valley at the bottom of the cement walkway, located outside the Mountain Station. Guided nature walks are free to attend with general Tram admission. No advance registration is required.