New Year’s Eve 2026 in Puerto Vallarta: Complete Guide

NYE Puerto Vallarta
Here is your complete guide to New Year’s Eve 2026 in Puerto Vallarta, featuring LGBTQ+ events, dinners, beach parties, drag shows and fireworks.

Photo Highlights: The Swedes Fundraiser for Gay+ Center

group of three swedes with christopher
The Swedes Bar and Bistro drew more than 60 guests across two dinner seatings on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, as the restaurant hosted a benefit evening for the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center.

Puerto Vallarta Gay Men’s Choir is Back on Stage

To hold first concert since 2019 Comebacks are always exciting and the boys of the Puerto Vallarta Gay Men's Choir are ready for their first...

Mexico and U.S. are in Top Five Popular Countries for Grindr

Grindr, a gay dating app, launched its annual data report, Grindr Unwrapped, in which it highlights that Mexico and the United States are the countries where this application is most popular.

Staging a play in the middle of a pandemic

Amigas Desgraciadas (Unfortunate friends) is the new project of Puerto Vallarta’s Dionisio Theater Group. However, the staging of the play has faced an unexpected challenge: the Covid-19 pandemic.

‘Hello Gorgeous!’ Tribute to Barbra Streisand with Gouda Gabor

Hello Gorgeous
It was an amazing musical tribute to Barbara Streisand as Gouda Gabor, Mark Hartman and Seth Sikes opened their two-night show “Hello Gorgeous!” at Nacho Daddy on Monday, January 13th.

Branden & James: musical duo returns to Vallarta a year after their paradise wedding

When I first learned about Branden & James' deeply moving story, I knew I had to have it featured and share this wonderful tale....

Pinnacle Gay Mixer Photos

Gay Mixer Pinnacle
A gay mixer was held at Pinnacle Lounge on Dec. 12, 2024. More than 180 people came to the event, sponsored by Out & About PV and the FB group “Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything Gay You Need Or Want To Know.“

Two Fundraising Events Set For The New Vallarta Gay+ Community Center

Evening at OASIS Fundraiser for the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center
On Wednesday, February 21st, the city will play host to a pair of extraordinary events that promise to not only dazzle attendees but also support a noble cause—the newly established Vallarta Gay+ Community Center.

Pride tickets now on sale at Vallarta Pride’s online store

Vallarta Pride, the biggest LGBTQI event in Puerto Vallarta, returns this May 20-27 for its sixth year with a whole week of cultural and...

New Men’s Sauna Opens in Puerto Vallarta

A new men's sauna has opened in Puerto Vallarta, Papi Chulo. This sauna is the little brother of Club Spartacus and a new option closer to the gay beach part of town.

Photos: Gay Mixer at No Se Nada

no se nada mixer
A gay mixer was held at No Se Nada on March 25, 2025. A large crowd of 125 people turned out to network and support this bar and restaurant in Centro.

La Cueva Cantina Reopens in Zona Romántica

La Cueva Cantina's New Home
La Cueva Cantina has reopened at a new location, just across from Hotel Mercurio at Francisca Rodríguez 165, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.

New Game Show Opens at La Catrina Cantina

Hosted by Christian Manly, Game On! takes place every two Saturdays from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at the bar located in Zona Romántica, introducing a new game on each date.
Hosted by Christian Manly, Game On! takes place every two Saturdays from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at the bar located in Zona Romántica, introducing a new game on each date.

Famed Gay Rights Leader to Speak in Puerto Vallarta

Juan Jacobo Hernandez, a founding member of the gay rights movement in Mexico, will be in Puerto Vallarta to present and discuss his book "Locabulary. Language and oppression" on Friday Jun 16, 2023
Juan Jacobo Hernandez, a founding member of the gay rights movement in Mexico, will be in Puerto Vallarta to present and discuss his book "Locabulary. Language and oppression" on Friday Jun 16, 2023

Act2PV Shows Opening

Act2pv theater
The following shows are opening soon at ACT2V, including Wapayasos y Horripicosos,  That’s What She Said, and so much more.

Boys, Beers and Burgers at Hotel Mercurio

Beers, Boys and Burgers at Hotel Mercurio
A Sunday tradition for many years, entertainers showcased their talent on Sunday, July 10, 2023 at Hotel Mercurio.

Studs, Chachalaca, TOP Sky and Other PV Bars to Air RPDR Premiere, Friday, Jan. 6

Bars in Puerto Vallarta - Including Studs and Chachacala - are planning on showing RuPauls Drag Race premier on Friday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. CST

Taking Pride in the Community

Pride month is a moment in time to pay tribute to people who have worked the path of activism for the rights of homosexuals and trans.

Incanto Reopens Piano Bar

Following several months of post-hurricane repair and clean-up, Incanto reopens the piano bar this week with an all-new stage and a stellar lineup of shows and entertainers.