Palm Springs, CA

The Plaza Theatre will close out 2026 with a special New Year’s Eve performance led by Lucie Arnaz and her family, offering a night of music, storytelling, and live entertainment in downtown Palm Springs.

Titled Lucie Arnaz…And Family: A New Year’s Eve Celebration, the event is scheduled for December 31 at 5:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m., with early access available to Plaza Theatre members.

The performance will feature Arnaz’s vocals across a wide range of musical styles, backed by a live band under the direction of Ron Abel. The setlist is expected to include selections from the Great American Songbook, Broadway standards, and contemporary pop, with music spanning from Gershwin to Manilow.

Arnaz will be joined on stage by members of her family, including her husband Laurence Luckinbill, son Joe Luckinbill, and daughter Kate Luckinbill. The production is being presented as a collaborative family performance, with a mix of musical numbers and personal storytelling.

Organizers describe the show as a celebratory and intimate experience designed to mark the end of the year with a blend of humor, reflection, and live music.

The event is part of the Plaza Theatre’s ongoing programming following its major restoration and reopening, as the historic venue continues to bring nationally recognized performers to Palm Springs.

More information and tickets are available at the Plaza Theatre’s official website.