UPDATES 2026
Hello all, We want to begin by thanking each of you for making The Dinah such an amazing event for the past 35 years. You’ve been awesome and supportive and it truly makes us feel such gratitude that we serve such an amazing community. Mark your calendar! September…
COACHELLA MAGAZINE – FEB 2.26
The Dinah Enters a Bold New Era After 35 groundbreaking years, The Dinah — the world’s most iconic and longest-running music festival and party for queer women — is stepping into a new chapter. Founder and producer Mariah Hanson has officially sold the legendary Palm…
OUTTAKE – FEB 2.26
Barkow & Garcia Take The Dinah Helm After 35 legendary years The Dinah has been sold by founder & producer Mariah Hanson to event producer & longtime Dinah Operations Manager Bella Barkow & seasoned Dinah emcee reality TV star & real estate…
EVERYQUEER – FEB 2.26
The Dinah Stays in Queer Hands as a New Chapter Begins The Dinah the world’s most iconic and longest-running music festival and party for queer women has been sold to longtime Dinah insiders Bella Barkow and Rose Garcia, ensuring the legendary Palm Springs institution…
GPS BUSINESS INSIDER – FEB 2.26
For three and a half decades, The Dinah has drawn thousands of lesbian and queer women to the desert each fall for a weekend of music, community and unapologetic celebration. Now, the iconic Palm Springs festival is entering a new chapter. After 35 years at the helm,…
EDGE MEDIA – 2.26
A New ‘Dream Team’ Takes The Helm At Legendary Queer Women’s Event The Dinah READ MORE
HOTSPOT MAGAZINE – 2.26
New Dream Team Takes Over The Dinah The Dinah, the iconic queer women’s event in Palm Springs, has new owners. Bella Barkow and Rose Garcia, longtime team members, have acquired the festival through BellaRose Productions. The Dinah returns September 30 through October…
Divine Magazine – 2.26
The Dinah 2026: Mariah Hanson Passes Torch to New Owners After 35 legendary years, The Dinah , the world’s most iconic and longest-running music festival and party for queer women, has been sold by founder and producer Mariah Hanson to queer event producer and…
GAY DESERT GUIDE – 2.26
BellaRose Productions Takes Over The Dinah, Confirming September 30–October 4, 2026 Return A new chapter is unfolding at The Dinah, and The Advocate has the full inside story. With longtime team members Bella Barkow and Rose Garcia now leading the iconic queer women’s…
GIRLTALK HQ – 2/26
Iconic Queer Music Festival The Dinah Sold To New Owners After 35 Years Under Visionary Founder Mariah Hanson After 35 legendary years, The Dinah, the world’s most iconic and longest-running music festival and party for queer women, has been sold by founder and…