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The 19th Annual Concert for Autism is coming Fall 2026

A concert event series for the Desert Autism Foundation

Main Event:
Saturday, October 17th at Big Rock Pub in Indio, CA

Lead-Up Event:
Saturday, October 10th at Coachella Valley Brewing Co. in Thousand Palms, CA

Acoustic Afternoon for Autism:
Sunday, October 4th at Coachella Valley Brewing Co. in Thousand Palms, CA

Kickoff Event:
Saturday, September 26th at Dune Room in Indio, CA

We look forward to seeing you for the 19th Annual Concert for Autism, more details to be announced soon.

About

The 2026 19th Annual Concert for Autism is coming!

We are excited to announce the 2026 19th Annual Concert for Autism series! Multiple weekends of live music events culminating in our Main Event at Big Rock Pub in Indio, CA, on Saturday, October 17th. All to benefit the Desert Autism Foundation.

Your business can make a difference! Here is how you can participate:

There are multiple ways you can help the Concert for Autism raise funds for the Desert Autism Foundation. Tiered sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming 19th Annual Concert for Autism are available and listed below. You can also donate items and services for silent auction and prize drawings. Contact us at contact@concertforautism.com or (760) 702-4110 for more information. You can also donate anytime by visiting our PayPal page. All donations are tax deductible. We look forward to hearing from you.

Presenting Sponsorship - $7,500 donation

  • As Presenting Sponsor your logo will be prominently displayed and your participation will be highlighted in 100 30-second commercials airing on KESQ News Channel 3, CBS Local 2 and the local CW network.
  • As Presenting Sponsor, your logo will be displayed prominently on all materials associated with the event. This includes the front of event t-shirts, digital assets, advertisements, event flyers, and social media posts.
  • Your participation as the Presenting Sponsor highlighted during all media appearances, including television, radio, print and online interviews.
  • Your logo featured on all banners and screens during the events.
  • A singular email blast about your sponsorship to the Desert Autism Foundation’s 8,000+ email list.
  • Dedicated social media posts on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn about your sponsorship of the events.
  • A reserved table for 8 at the main event, with a free drink of choice and 50 complimentary raffle tickets per person.

Headliner Sponsorship - $5,000 donation

  • As the Headliner Sponsor your name/logo is displayed as "Music Brought to you by YOUR LOGO/BUSINESS NAME." Your logo will be displayed/projected on the main stage banner/screen.
  • Your logo appears in 100 30-second commercials airing on KESQ News Channel 3, CBS Local 2 and the local CW network, at a size larger than Supporting Sponsors but smaller than the Presenting Sponsor.
  • Your sponsorship highlighted during all media appearances including television, radio, print and online interviews.
  • Your logo on the back of the event t-shirt as our music sponsor. Your logo will also appear on all flyers, advertisements and social media posts.
  • Social media posts about your main stage sponsorship.

Supporting Act Sponsorship - $2,500 donation

  • Your logo displayed on the stage banner/screens.
  • Your logo appears briefly in 100 30-second commercials airing on KESQ News Channel 3, CBS Local 2 and the local CW network at a size smaller than the Presenting and Headliner Sponsorship levels.
  • Your stage sponsorship highlighted during all media appearances including television, radio, print and online interviews.
  • Your logo will appear on all digital assets, advertisements, event flyers, and social media posts.
  • Social media posts about your sponsorship.

Opening Act Sponsorship - Monetary donations of $500 or more

  • Your logo on all flyers both digital and printed. Placement on sponsorship banner/screen at the events.
  • Your sponsorship mentioned during media appearances including television, radio, print and online interviews.
  • Social media post about your support of the event.

About the Concert for Autism

The Concert for Autism is produced by a group of musicians who have personal connections to autism as fathers, mothers, family members and friends. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person's ability to learn, communicate, and interact with others. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that autism now occurs in 1 out of every 31 children. The proceeds from this event are donated to the Desert Autism Foundation. This foundation is a local Coachella Valley organization that provides financial assistance to families with autistic individuals so they may afford vital therapies and activities. The foundation also supports initiatives and programs that build a more understanding and accommodating community for individuals on the spectrum to live, work, and enjoy. We have found this charity to offer valuable assistance for these families on a daily basis. Your donation to this charity is tax deductible.

2026 Lineup

MAIN EVENT

Saturday - October 17th

3 p.m. at Big Rock Pub in Indio, CA

Lineup to be announced soon

LEAD-UP EVENT

Saturday - October 10th

6 p.m. at Coachella Valley Brewing Co. in Thousand Palms, CA

Lineup to be announced soon

ACOUSTIC AFTERNOON FOR AUTISM

Sunday - October 4th

2 p.m. at Coachella Valley Brewing Co. in Thousand Palms, CA

Lineup to be announced soon

KICKOFF EVENT

Saturday - September 26th

6 p.m. at Dune Room in Indio, CA

Lineup to be announced soon

Brought to you by

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians logo
KESQ News Channel 3 logo

2026 Sponsors

Xpress Graphics logo
Impression Design logo
Visit Greater Palm Springs logo
Panoptic Works logo
One Coachella Valley logo
Big Rock Pub logo
Circulation Media logo
Road Radios logo
Big Rock Stages logo
CV Weekly logo
Dr. Decibel logo
Coachella Valley Brewing logo
93.7 KCLB logo
106.9 The Eagle logo
Kick Ass Booking logo
Dune Room logo

2026 Contributors

MyGym logo
JW Marriot Desert Springs Resort logo
Acrisure Arena logo
Dale's Records logo
Jimmy John's Palm Desert logo
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort logo
Ernie Ball logo
Brandini Toffee logo
Beach House Frozen Yogurt logo
The Living Desert logo
Las Casuelas Nuevas logo
Palm Springs Surf Club logo

Photos

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2021 Photo Gallery

2019

2019 Photo Gallery

2018

2018 Photo Gallery

2017

2017 Photo Gallery

2016

2016 Photo Gallery

2015

2015 Photo Gallery

Videos

Concert for Autism - What it is and why we do it video
Concert for Autism - What it is and Why We do it
Concert for Autism - A Brief History video
Concert for Autism - A Brief History
2025 Concert for Autism Highlights video
2024 Concert for Autism Highlights
2024 Concert for Autism Highlights video
2024 Concert for Autism Highlights
2023 Concert for Autism Highlights video
2023 Concert for Autism Highlights
2022 Concert for Autism Highlights video
2022 Concert for Autism Highlights
2021 Concert for Autism Highlights video
2021 Concert for Autism Highlights
2019 Concert for Autism Highlights video
2019 Concert for Autism Highlights
2018 Concert for Autism Highlights video
2018 Concert for Autism Highlights