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Puerto Vallarta officials and LGBTQ+ community groups raised the Pride flag Saturday at several public spaces across the city in observance of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

Mexican pop superstar Fey will perform at the official Vallarta Pride Block Party on Thursday, May 21, in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica, organizers confirmed this week.

Casa Cupula will turn its Pool Club into a sea of floating rubber ducks May 27 as Duckathon returns for its second year since being revived as a fundraiser for the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center.

Queer identity, Mexican culture and contemporary artistic expression will take center stage during Vallarta Pride 2026 at Art VallARTa.

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.

Viva Aerobus has announced it will serve as an official sponsor of the Vallarta Pride Parade, aligning the Mexican airline with one of Mexico’s most recognized LGBTQ+ festivals ahead of the celebration that will be held May 17–24, 2026.

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.