Christian Velasco

In a important step for local environmentalism and community visibility, Puerto Vallarta’s Sub-Directorate of Sexual Diversity has officially adopted the beach area surrounding the iconic “El Caballito” (The Seahorse) sculpture at Los Muertos Beach.

Award-winning Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas drew a crowd of more than 7,000 fans Friday night, June 19, for a free concert at the Vibra Jalisco Fan Zone (Zona Fan) in Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta’s Municipal Sub-Directorate of Sexual Diversity has invited the community to participate in a beach cleanup at Los Muertos Beach this Saturday, June 20, marking the official launch of a long-term environmental stewardship initiative. The cleanup will begin at 8:30 a.m. near the iconic "Caballito de Mar" (Seahorse) sculpture, located in the city's prominent Zona Romántica neighborhood and LGBTQ+ district.

Jalisco state emergency management officials are warning residents of heavy to severe rainfall across multiple regions this weekend, June 19-21, 2026, due to a combination of atmospheric factors, including Tropical Wave No. 8.

State tourism officials confirmed that Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas will perform in Puerto Vallarta at 9 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2026. The concert will take place at the Vibra Jalisco Fan Zone installation, located on the Pensiones de Jalisco grounds next to the Sheraton Hotel and across from the Agustin Flores Contreras Sports Complex.

Puerto Vallarta unveiled the first of 16 giant artist-designed soccer ball sculptures Tuesday, June 16, 2026, launching the "Balones del Mundo" (Balls of the World) exhibition to celebrate Mexico's role as a host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Puerto Vallarta municipal authorities are urging residents to take extreme precautions and follow preventive safety measures as the annual rainy season begins. The safety campaign is part of an initiative led by Mayor Luis Ernesto Munguia Gonzalez's administration to protect local families and minimize safety hazards during severe weather.

Local art gallery IF6WAS9 Contemporary Art Space has issued a call for photographers to participate in an upcoming exhibition titled "El Día del Silencio" (The Day of Silence).

Puerto Vallarta has joined the 2026 World Cup festivities with the opening of the Domosfera Puerto Vallarta on the evening of Saturday, June 13, 2026. The new attraction is located inside the Vibra Jalisco Fan Zone (across from the Agustin Flores Contreras sports unit and next to the Sheraton Hotel) and features projection-mapping shows and will broadcast matches alongside hosting free concerts.

The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center hosted Mexican poet Erik Moya on Thursday evening for the presentation of his latest poetry collection, titled "Armisticio."

The Farmacia Guadalajara in Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone, located at the intersection of Insurgentes and Lázaro Cárdenas streets, reopened to the public on the morning of June 10, 2026, after being closed for more than three months while the building underwent extensive reconstruction.

A new event aimed at celebrating LGBTIQ+ diversity and boosting tourism during Puerto Vallarta's summer low season could debut later this summer, featuring nationally known performers, cultural programming, activist recognition events and entertainment activities across the city. The proposed Diversity Week is expected to take place between late July and early August if final state funding and approval is granted.

The local theater group Dionisio, known for staging productions that explore LGBTQ+ themes throughout its history, has recently been selected to represent Puerto Vallarta at two major performing arts events at the national and state levels: the Teatro a Una Sola Voz monologue festival with its production 2012: El Mundo se va a Acabar (2012: The World Is Going to End) and the Jalisco State Theater Showcase with its drag comedy Amigas Desgraciadas (Unfortunate Friends).

State tourism officials announced an upcoming free concert by Mexican alternative-pop singer Ximena Sariñana, scheduled to take place in Puerto Vallarta on Saturday, July 4. The event is part of the festivities celebrating the World Cup, which will be held across Mexico, the United States and Canada from June 11 to July 19. The concert is integrated into the "Vibra Jalisco" strategy, an initiative bringing entertainment and community activities to various municipalities across the state of Jalisco during the monthlong sports tournament.

More than 600 travel agents from across Mexico gathered in the Puerto Vallarta metropolitan area for a weekend of networking, training and industry experiences during the 25th annual Ponte Las Pilas Puerto Vallarta - Riviera Nayarit Congress.

The directors of the Facebook group Puerto Vallarta: Everything You Need or Want to Know announced the second edition of Sizzling Summer Menus. The five-month gastronomic event will run from July 1 to Oct. 31, 2026, at various restaurants and hotels across Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas. Participating venues will offer discounted menu packages to drive business during the destination's low season, while boosting promotion and raising hospitality standards across the region's food and beverage industry.

The Bahía de Banderas Pride 2026 took place on the afternoon of Saturday, June 6, 2026. Organized by the Colectivo Bahía Pride, the event gathered more than a dozen contingents, turning the main avenue connecting Mezcales, San Vicente, and the town of El Porvenir into a celebration of pride, activism, color, and diversity.

The Bahía Pride Collective has announced the details for the fifth annual Bahía de Banderas Pride, scheduled to take place Saturday, June 6, 2026, featuring La Más Draga season seven winner Nayla Downs as the event's special guest and ambassador.

The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center is launching a new peer support group specifically tailored for gay men aged 50 and older. The program, scheduled to debut Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m., aims to provide a dedicated space for connection, mutual support, and community building.

The ART Vallarta art gallery and cultural center, located at 213 Pilitas in the Zona Romántica, has announced the June 2026 edition of its monthly "First Saturday at ART Vallarta" event. Taking place Saturday, June 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., the space will open its doors to locals and visitors for free access to its current exhibition, "Gay Galería," held in commemoration of Pride Month.