Kathy Griffin is getting her first-ever residency, and she’s bringing it to downtown Palm Springs. “Can You Handle This Heat? The Kathy Griffin Palm Springs Residency” lands at the Plaza Theatre on January 31, February 26, and March 26, 2027, with tickets on sale now via Ticketmaster. The announcement follows 2 sold-out shows Griffin played at the venue in March, which clearly made the case for something more permanent.
Each of the 3 nights promises all-new material, true to Griffin’s reputation for pull-no-punches comedy that doesn’t soften for anyone or anything. Plaza Theatre SVP and General Manager John Bolton frames it directly: “Kathy Griffin is one of the most fearless comedians alive, and we couldn’t be prouder to give her first-ever residency a home right here in Palm Springs. Can You Handle This Heat is the kind of bold, unexpected programming that defines what The Plaza Theatre is all about.”
The 700-capacity Plaza Theatre reopened in December 2025 after a decade-long closure and has quickly built a reputation as one of Southern California’s premier intimate entertainment destinations, with recent shows from Colin Hay, Dusty Slay, Aloe Blacc, Suzanne Vega, Joss Stone, and others. Plaza Theatre members receive early access to the best seats.