06/03/2026
The Joshua Tree Accordion Festival is coming up June 6th & 7th at Art Queen in Downtown Joshua Tree! 🌵✨
Come celebrate the magic of the squeezebox with us under the big desert sky!
One of Sunday’s featured soloists is Carlos Avalon 🎹
A true song stylist with a lifetime of musical experience, Carlos brings a captivating stage presence filled with European charm and charisma. His unique act echoes the spirit of legends like Liberace, Wayne Newton, Paul Anka, and the deep emotion of Juan Gabriel—creating a performance that’s both nostalgic and entirely his own.
Learn more about Carlos:
Carlos Avalon Official Website
✨ Festival Details ✨
The 2nd Annual Joshua Tree Accordion Festival is a FREE, all-ages, two-day celebration of accordion music featuring:
🎶 Live performances across folk, zydeco, Americana & more
🪗 Community jam sessions (bring your accordion!)
💃 Dancing under the desert sky
🎼 Free beginner accordion lessons
📍 Where: Art Queen
61855 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA
📅 When: Saturday, June 6 & Sunday, June 7
🎟 Admission: FREE!
Featured artists include Doug Legacy & the Jocombo Zydeco Band, The Mudbugs, Nathan & Jessie, and Ralph E. White.
Check the full schedule & updates here:
JT Accordion Festival Info Page
Come out, dance, play, and celebrate accordion culture in the Mojave! 🪗💛
