Kathy Griffin’s First-Ever Residency, ‘Can You Handle The Heat?’, Set For Palm Springs Plaza Theatre

“Can You Handle This Heat? The Kathy Griffin Palm Springs Residency” is coming to the heart of downtown Palm Springs in 2027, at the Plaza Theatre.

Fresh off two-sold out shows at the venue in March, these performances — Jan. 31, Feb. 26 and March 26 — are being called the comedian’s ever residency shows. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 8 at 10:00 a.m. via Ticketmaster.

Plaza Theatre members receive early access to the best seats.

Fans are promised all-new material at each show, “true to Griffin’s legendary reputation for pull-no-punches, no-holds-barred comedy,” the announcement says.

“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,” said John Bolton, SVP & General Manager for Plaza Theatre and venue operator Oak View Group. “Can You Handle This Heat is the kind of bold, unexpected programming that defines what The Plaza Theatre is all about.” OVG is parent company to Pollstar.

The 700-capacity Plaza Theatre reopened in December 2025 after a decade-long closure and has quickly established itself as a premier entertainment destinations in Southern California, with recent shows by artists including Colin Hay, Dusty Slay, Aloe Blacc, Suzanne Vega, Joss Stone and others.