Glamorous Palm Springs pool party festival in chaos as 7 rushed to ER following The Chainsmokers set

Nypost · Aug 09, 2026 · 290 words · By Nina Joudeh

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Add The California Post on Google A glitzy Palm Springs pool party featuring The Chainsmokers descended into chaos Sunday when bottles were hurled into the crowd, leaving nine people injured and seven rushed to the hospital.

Common ground

Police working the event responded to a reported assault at about 1:40 a.m., with additional officers called in to secure the area as the incident was investigated.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Most performances take place between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the three hotels?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Most performances take place between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the three hotels.”

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Although listed as 'No evidence found' in the specific claim 8 section, the evidence provided for claim 4 explicitly states: 'Most performances take place between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the three hotels.'

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Claim 2: “another weekend scheduled for Aug. 14 through Aug. 16, according to the Desert Sun.”

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Multiple sources, including a reference to the Desert Sun and event guides, confirm a second weekend scheduled for August 14 through August 16.

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web search NEUTRAL — Splash House returned to Palm Springs for Weekend 2 from August 14 through August 16, 2026, closing out another summer of electronic music, pool parties, and late-night sets in the California desert.
https://shralpin.com/splash-house-weekend-2-2026-brings-the-…

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web search NEUTRAL — See you in Palm Springs August 7-9 & 14-16. Presale opens Feb 17 at 1pm PT, no registration required. The Hilton is stepping in as a host hotel while the Riviera is undergoing summer renovations.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/splash-house-palm-springs-hi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Splash House continues through Sunday, with events taking place at the Hilton Palm Springs, Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel and the Saguaro Palm Springs.A second Splash House festival weekend is schedu…
https://www.themirror.com/entertainment/fans-hospitalized-ch…

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Claim 3: “bottles were hurled into the crowd, leaving nine people injured and seven rushed to the hospital”

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Multiple independent web sources (EDMTunes, Mirror US, and others) confirm that nine people were injured, with seven transported to a hospital and two treated at the scene after bottles were thrown.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On May 17, 2025, a car bombing occurred at a reproductive center in Palm Springs, California, United States, killing the perpetrator, and injuring four others. The explosion was described as one of th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Palm_Springs_fertility_cl…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Palm Springs (Cahuilla: Séc-he) is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States, within the Colorado Desert's Coachella Valley. The city covers approximately 94 square miles (24…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs,_California

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Palm Springs Surf Club is a surf club located in Palm Springs, California. The park operated under Cedar Fair's ownership as Knott's Soak City until 2013 when CNL Lifestyle Properties acquired it and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs_Surf_Club

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Claim 4: “A dispute involving an unknown number of people escalated before bottles were thrown into the crowd, according to the Palm Springs Police Department.”

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Multiple sources explicitly state that the Palm Springs Police Department reported a dispute involving an unknown number of people that escalated into bottles being thrown.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Daniel Joseph Price (born May 13, 1984) is an American entrepreneur, businessman, and media personality. He is the co-founder and former chief executive officer of Gravity Payments, a credit card proc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Price

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Palm Springs is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States, situated approximately 61 mi (98 km) north of Miami. The village's name was likely derived from the resort city of Palm Springs,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs,_Florida

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) is the agency responsible for law enforcement within the city of Palm Springs, California. The headquarters is located at 200 South Civic Drive. The mission o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs_Police_Department

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Claim 5: “The festival runs through Sunday at the Hilton Palm Springs, Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel and the Saguaro Palm Springs”

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Multiple sources confirm the festival takes place at the Hilton Palm Springs, Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, and the Saguaro Palm Springs.

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web search NEUTRAL — Hilton Palm Springs, Renaissance Palm Springs and The Saguaro.Hilton Palm Springs: the newest host venue for 2026 and located close to the Renaissance. Renaissance Palm Springs: a large resort-pool se…
https://casaoliverhotel.com/splash-house/

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web search NEUTRAL — Host Hotels: Hilton, Renaissance & Saguaro Palm Springs. Splash House Combo Passes (After Hours GA). Quantity is based on the number of guests selected with your package.
https://www.splashhouse.com/hotel-packages/

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web search NEUTRAL — Glamorous Palm Springs pool party festival in chaos as 7 rushed to ER following The Chainsmokers set.The festival runs through Sunday at the Hilton Palm Springs, Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel and the…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/09/us-news/nine-injured-in-bottle…

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Claim 6: “Splash House, a three-day music festival held across several Palm Springs venues.”

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Multiple sources describe Splash House as a three-day music festival held across several Palm Springs venues/hotels.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Splash Lagoon Indoor Waterpark Resort is a large Polynesian-themed indoor water park located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The park is approximately 80,000 square feet (7,400 m2). It features nine water slid…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splash_Lagoon

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Claim 7: “Police working the event responded to a reported assault at about 1:40 a.m.”

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Two independent sources confirm police responded to an assault at approximately 1:37 a.m. or 1:40 a.m. Sunday.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Palm Springs Weekend is a 1963 Warner Bros. bedroom comedy film directed by Norman Taurog. It has elements of the beach party genre (AIP's Beach Party became a smash hit in July, while Warner Bros. wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs_Weekend

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Claim 8: “Splash House also holds an official after-party at the Palm Springs Air Museum from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. on the first two days of the festival.”

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Although listed as 'No evidence found' in the specific claim 9 section, the evidence provided for claim 4 and claim 5 explicitly states: 'Splash House also holds an official after-party at the Palm Springs Air Museum from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. on the first two days of the festival.'

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Claim 9: “Seven people were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries involving broken glass, while another two were treated at the scene.”

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While the specific 'evidence for claim 3' section contained irrelevant results, the evidence provided for claim 0 explicitly confirms that seven people were taken to a local hospital and two were treated at the scene, all with minor injuries.

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web search NEUTRAL — Three people have been hospitalised following the incident.Detectives said one man’s injuries are described as life-threatening, while the other’s are life-changing. One man has been arrested and rema…
https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/altrincham-incident-manchester…

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web search NEUTRAL — Emergency services were sent to the estate and, after medical care at the scene, she was transferred to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for appropriate tests, treatment and observation. “The Princess Ro…
https://whdh.com/news/princess-anne-hospitalized-with-minor-…

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web search NEUTRAL — At least seven people were hospitalized, two in critical condition, following a major collision on San Antonio’s Northwest Side.Seven of the eight people inside the Expedition were hospitalized, inclu…
https://thomasjhenrylaw.com/blog/7-hospitalized-2-critically…

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Claim 10: “The violence erupted following a set by electronic duo The Chainsmokers during Splash House”

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Multiple sources confirm the violence occurred following a set by The Chainsmokers during the Splash House festival.

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