Christian Velasco

Coco's in Control: The Janet Jackson Experience, one of the most anticipated tribute shows of the spring starring international drag star and RuPaul's Drag Race participant Coco Montrese, held its opening night at Coco Cabaret (Francisco I. Madero 289, Romantic Zone) on Friday night, April 3, 2026, before a sold-out audience.

A new musical production titled "A Piece of My Heart"—a tribute to the music and life of Janis Joplin—is scheduled to debut at Coco Cabaret (Francisco I. Madero 289, Zona Romántica) this month. The show features vocalist Monti The Artist and is directed and produced by Jordon Carnegie. The production will run for two performances on April 15 and 29, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Organizers of the Pata Salada Festival officially announced the event's third edition during a press conference held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at River Café. The festival is set to take place from Friday, April 17, to Sunday, April 19, running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

The gala for the third edition of the We Are Puerto Vallarta Awards took place on the night of Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Coco Cabaret entertainment forum, located in the Romantic Zone. Before a full house composed of nominees and community members, the evening's hosts—award founder Jamie Alexander and singer Eva Jimenez—announced more than 30 winners.

235 people attended our Gay+ Mixer at Villa Sevilla (Callejón de La Igualdad 127, Amapas, Zona Romántica) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Attendees enjoyed tequila tasting and registered for a raffle to win a stay at the villa this summer. Many thanks to our hosts Ron Morgan, David de los Rios, and Mario Lara!

Well-known local host and dancer Lalo Gil opened his new business, EGGSBOYFRIEND, on the morning of Monday, March 30. Located at Francisco I. Madero 340 in Zona Romántica, the breakfast and brunch restaurant specializes in egg sandwiches served on brioche-style bread.

The Muyguud contemporary art fair hosted an incredible live intervention by Mexican illustrator Óscar Torres on the night of Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Quinta Encanto on the intersection of Constitución and Lázaro Cárdenas streets in Zona Romántica.

303 couples of all genders were wed on the afternoon of Friday, March 27, 2026, at Los Arcos del Malecón. Part of the 2026 Collective Marriage campaign organized by the Puerto Vallarta Civil Registry, the event set a new record for the municipality. The couples shared a sunset ceremony witnessed by family, friends, and the community.

LGBTIQ+ luxury resort The Tryst Puerto Vallarta has announced its program for Semana Santa and Pride Week, making this spring the perfect season to visit and enjoy drag brunches, rooftop pool parties, and unforgettable celebrations in the heart of Zona Romántica.

Puerto Vallarta’s International Convention Center hosted a gala Thursday night, March 26, 2026, for the 10th edition of the Food and Travel Reader Awards, honoring top Mexican gastronomy and travel experiences from 2025.

The Government of Jalisco, through the Ministry of Tourism, has announced the 2026 edition of Downhill Puerto Vallarta, scheduled for May 1 and 2, 2026. The competition will gather top global athletes before an estimated audience of 20,000 spectators.

On the morning of Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the organizers and curatorial committee of the Muyguud International Contemporary Art Fair announced a call for artists to participate in the event's second edition, which will take place in Puerto Vallarta this November. Artists have until Sunday, May 31, to submit their proposals to convocatoria@muyguud.com.

Almost 400 people attended the Gay+ Mixer at Pinnacle Resorts Signature Lounge on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Attendees enjoyed drink specials and complimentary snacks. Many thanks to all the team at Pinnacle’s Signature Lounge for their hospitality.

Organizers have announced the ninth edition of the Puerto Vallarta Taco Fair, taking place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 2 to 11 p.m. at Parque Parota (located on Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio, between Hotel Puerto de Luna and Plaza Caracol). The event will feature stands from over 20 restaurants specializing in this iconic Mexican dish, offering a wide variety of meat and seafood options.

Premium Pools & Surfaces has announced its official entry into the Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay market. The company introduces a specialized category of designer pool liner technology engineered specifically for the environmental conditions of Mexico’s tropical Pacific Coast. This launch targets the region's growing high-end construction and real estate sectors, offering a system designed for structural performance and long-term aesthetic maintenance.

Vallarta Queer, Colectivo Diverso Vallarta, Movii México, and the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center invite the general public to attend the community photographic exhibition "Presencias" (Presences) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in observance of International Transgender Day of Visibility. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the community center located at Morelos 101, Suite 3B, Centro (above Banco Santander).

HACIENDA:hda Gallery Lounge (Miramar 402, Centro) hosted an opening reception for the exhibition "Other Worldly," featuring the work of visual artists Daniel Paul Smith and Ulises Bañales Torres.

A new chapter is about to open in the Versalles neighborhood as entrepreneur Kor’ Prieur Caille prepares to launch The Red Door, the neighborhood’s first gay bar and a major milestone for the growing LGBTQ+ presence beyond the city’s traditional nightlife zones. The bar (located at Hamburgo 156 C, Versalles) announced a soft opening week starting Sunday, March 22, 2026, and a Grand Opening on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m.

The Puerto Vallarta Municipal Government, through the Department of Equity and Fight Against Inequality, has officially launched its call for the 2026 Diversity Council (Cabildo de la Diversidad). Local LGBTQ+ residents are invited to apply and help shape the city's future.

The City Council of Puerto Vallarta recently approved two significant actions in favor of human rights, inclusion, and the recognition of diversity within the municipality. Proposed by Councilman Luis Jesús Escoto Martínez, these initiatives are the result of advocacy by trans collectives and the organization MOVii México, comprised of activists from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Travestie, Intersex, Queer, and more (LGBTIQ+) community.