Cardi B performs onstage during Revolve Festival 2025 at Cavallo Ranch on April 12, 2025 in Thermal, Calif.
Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Revolve
REVOLVE Festival has cemented itself as one of the most essential events of festival weekend in the desert. What started as a stylish influencer day party has now fully evolved into its own cultural takeover — part music festival, part fashion week, part social media Olympics.
Held at a private estate in Thermal, California, the eighth annual REVOLVE Festival brought its signature mix of music, celebrity, style and content-driven chaos to the desert once again. This year’s Desert Mirage theme leaned into futuristic glamour, with chrome installations, mirrored structures and curated brand activations that turned nearly every corner into a photo opp.
But the real draw, as always, was the people. Whether it was Cardi B spraying Whipshots into the crowd mid-performance, LISA of BLACKPINK casually shutting down the scene just by showing up, or Chris Brown, Karrueche Tran and Teyana Taylor catching up together in VIP, there was no shortage of moments that set social feeds ablaze.
Here are the 10 best things we saw at REVOLVE Festival Weekend 2025 in the desert.
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Kendall Jenner Quietly Kicks Off REVOLVE Weekend at Intimate Speakeasy
REVOLVE Festival weekend quietly kicked off with an intimate, under-the-radar cocktail hour hosted by Kendall Jenner. Held Thursday night at Mister Parker’s, a low-lit speakeasy tucked inside The Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, the invite-only gathering brought together REVOLVE insiders for a night of low-key luxury. Jenner, who serves as creative director for FWRD, helped welcome guests in a sage-toned slip dress and strappy heels, setting the tone for a weekend built on style and exclusivity. Inside the venue, Hunny Bee spun a warm, vibey set while cocktails flowed and custom hors d’oeuvres were passed.
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Dwyane Wade Swaps Sneakers for Spikes at Desert Golf Outing
Image Credit: Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Revolve REVOLVE has always been about blending unexpected cultural crossovers — so it made perfect sense when NBA legend Dwyane Wade kicked off his festival weekend with a golf outing. Early Friday morning, a curated group of athletes, influencers and execs met up at a private course near Palm Springs for a few rounds under the rising desert sun. After a round of swings and some friendly competition, Wade traded his clubs for a clean ‘fit and made his way to the REVOLVE Festival on Saturday, seen in VIP catching up with Becky G and friends.
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Kylie Jenner Makes a Splash at Sprinter Vodka Soda Pool Party
Image Credit: Sophie Sahara By Friday afternoon, things heated up in a very REVOLVE way, with Kylie Jenner making a surprise appearance at her Sprinter Vodka Soda pool party. Hosted at The Parker Hotel, the event doubled as a product launch for Sprinter’s new Palm Springs Pack: four new flavors — Mango, Pineapple, Pink Lemonade, and Strawberry — designed for a desert vibe. Guests floated in the pool, lounged in cabanas and made the rounds between DJ sets from Joe Kay and Soulection.
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Gelo & Tyga Bring TikTok Hits & Day Party Vibes to the Desert Stage
Rising rapper Gelo kicked off Saturday afternoon with a high-energy set that had the crowd screaming every word. Viral hits like “Tweaker” and “Can You Please?” transformed TikTok moments into real-life sing-alongs. Gelo’s presence felt raw and electric, setting the stage for Tyga to turn the party up another level. Tyga ran through a stacked catalog of hits — including “Rack City” and “Taste” — giving the desert crowd exactly what they wanted. But the best moment came after the music, when Tyga jumped offstage and joined everyone in VIP to catch Cardi B’s set.
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Cardi B’s Whipshots, Twerking & Unfiltered Energy Steal the Show
Image Credit: Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Revolve Cardi B’s surprise headlining set immediately became the defining moment of the weekend. Running through hits like “WAP,” “Money” and “Up,” she brought her signature mix of humor, fun and great energy to the desert stage. At one point, she pulled out cans of Whipshots — her vodka-infused whipped cream brand — and began spraying them directly into the mouths of fans in the front row. Wiz Khalifa was spotted hyping her up from the crowd, while her “Wild Side” collaborator Normani danced nearby.
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Lil Wayne Proves Why He’s Rap Royalty With a No-Frills, All-Hits Set
Image Credit: Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Revolve Lil Wayne closed out Saturday night with a no-frills, career-spanning set that reminded everyone why he’s one of rap’s greatest. From “A Milli” to “Mrs. Officer” to “Lollipop,” every track landed. The crowd could be seen rapping every word in unison under the desert sky. Wayne kept things in true Wayne form — bars, hits and charisma.
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Mixsoon’s Viral Skincare Mini Mart Is the Most Creative Brand Activation
One of the most creative brand activations at REVOLVE Festival came courtesy of Mixsoon, the Korean skincare brand that transformed their pop-up into a pastel-toned mini mart stocked with viral beauty products. Guests lined up to grab samples of cult-favorite products like the Bean Essence and toner pads, while others took selfies with the cleverly designed “corner store” shelves. Celebs like Thuy and Julia Fox could be seen gushing over all the products.
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Raising Cane’s, Irv’s Burgers & Yeastie Boys Keep Everyone Fed Between Sets
Between performances and activations, food vendors like Raising Cane’s, Irv’s Burgers and Yeastie Boys Pizza became essential stops for festivalgoers looking to recharge. Cane’s had one of the longest lines of the day, proving that even among brand activations and VIP moments, sometimes chicken tenders still win the weekend. Other hits included Irv’s iconic smash burgers, Impossible and Yeastie Boys’ New York-style slices, offering the perfect quick bite for anyone bouncing between performances.
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PizzaSlime & REVOLVE’s Late-Night Afterparty Is as Wild as You’d Expect
REVOLVE closed out the weekend with a late-night afterparty in partnership with PizzaSlime — and it was exactly as wild as you’d expect. Cardi B, Chris Brown, Victoria Monét, Ty Dolla $ign and YG all pulled up, while DJs FIFI and Pedro Ramzy kept the energy going until early morning. Whipshots flowed, a mechanical bull spun nonstop, and dancers in whipped-cream bikinis worked the room. It was sweaty, unfiltered and loud, which made the perfect ending to a weekend in the desert.