Events

Awaysis Bar & Restaurant will host two music-focused events during Vallarta Pride week, bringing together punk rock, drag performances and women-centered entertainment across Memorial Day weekend in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica.

With a deeply Mexican theme, the 13th Vallarta Pride arrives May 17-24, 2026, celebrating color, tradition, pride and inclusion across Puerto Vallarta venues.

Fashion, film and beachfront glamour will come together May 13, 2026, when Villa Tita & Casitas hosts Sunset Cinema: The Devil Wears Prada, an open-air event overlooking the Bay of Banderas that will feature cocktails, music, a fashion presentation and a special appearance by actress Tracie Thoms.

The lounge bar One Six One will celebrate half a decade of providing a welcoming atmosphere for house music and LGBTQ+ social life in the Zona Romántica this Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with its fifth-anniversary party starting at 6 p.m.

Celebrate Vallarta Pride Weekend with Cheeky Pool Club on May 23, 24, 2026.

VallartaCalendar.com, the primary events listing platform used by Out & About PV magazine, is transitioning to a new system under the name ShowMePV.com, introducing a faster, more robust platform with expanded features for users, businesses and entertainers.

The 26th edition of the Puerto Vallarta International Film Festival kicked off on Monday afternoon, April 27, 2026. The opening ceremony featured the presentation of the Golden Iguana Award to Brazilian director Allan Deberton, in recognition of his distinguished cinematic career.

The organizers of the FESTVA International Folk Dance Festival have announced the program for its 20th edition, which will take place across various venues in Puerto Vallarta from May 1 to 9, 2026. The event will feature a total of 21 national and 5 international dance groups, bringing together 1,200 dancers.

Thousands of gay travelers are set to arrive in Puerto Vallarta on April 22 as an Atlantis Events charter aboard Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady makes its first call in the destination, marking both a high-volume LGBTQ tourism influx and the cruise line’s debut in the port.

Organizers of the third edition of the Pata Salada cultural and gastronomic festival have announced the full schedule of activities for the event, which will take place on Isla Río Cuale in downtown Puerto Vallarta. The festival runs from Friday, April 17, to Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The fourth edition of the Puerto Vallarta Mexico by UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) trail running race began this Thursday morning, April 16, 2026, with a "Shakeout Run" on the city's Malecón and the distribution of race kits at Plaza Lázaro Cárdenas.

The Puerto Vallarta Municipal Government, in coordination with the local DIF System, is calling on the community to lace up their running shoes for the upcoming “Carrera de las Juventudes” (Youth Race); a 5km recreational event scheduled for Sunday, April 26, at 7:20 a.m. at the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Complex (Colonia Lázaro Cárdenas).

Wings for Life World Run, the world’s largest running event dedicated to finding a cure for spinal cord injury is officially planting roots in Puerto Vallarta, with a first edition taking place on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Organizers have announced that the Malecón will serve as the new annual home for the race, marking a major milestone for the city’s presence on the international sporting stage.

An art exhibition featuring Puerto Vallarta–based artist Rodolfo Blanco drew a steady crowd Thursday, April 9, 2026, to Hyden Designs, a furniture studio that has increasingly become a space for creative events.

From rich chocolate tastings to hands-on workshops, all things cacao and chocolate will be on display April 10–11 at Isla Río Cuale for the Puerto Vallarta Cacao and Chocolate Festival.

On Saturday, April 4, 2026, local actor Edgar Sánchez premiered his new comic cabaret show, "YERBALIFE: The Entrepreneurship Musical." In this production, he performs in drag as "Dragtora Merry Jane," a business developer and multi-level marketing (MLM) salesperson. Sponsored by PVRPV, the show will have two additional performances on Saturday, April 11 and 18, at 9 p.m. at ACT2 PV.

Handcrafted wood furniture factory Hyden (Colombia 1818, Col. Lazaero Cardenas) has announced one of its final events of the 2025-2026 winter-spring season. The event features an art exhibition by local artist Rodolfo Blanco titled "Mi Casa Es Mi Casa," curated by Cristhiam Castillo and taking place this Thursday, April 9, from 6 to 9 p.m.

The Malecón Lighthouse served as the venue for the seventh edition of the DJ's Day Festival. Held on the afternoon of Sunday, April 5, 2026, the event brought together 22 local and regional DJs who delivered a musical performance that drew hundreds of residents and visitors alike.

A new spotlight is opening for local talent in Puerto Vallarta, as Selena Luna Productions launches “The New Voice of Vallarta,” a four-week singing competition presented by Villa Tita, set to take over the Coco Cabaret stage. The event will run for four weeks on Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m., beginning April 12, with the grand finale on May 3, 2026.

The local theater group Dionisio is bringing back their hit drag comedy play in Spanish, "Amigas Desgraciadas" (Wretched Friends), for a new season. The production will feature three performances on Saturdays—April 18, April 25, and May 2, 2026—at 8:00 p.m. The venue is the Plataforma 322 cultural center, located at Alondra 103, Colonia Los Sauces.