Entertainment

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.

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.

With Puerto Vallarta Pride 2026 approaching, local businesses are anticipating a 17 million peso economic boost as the city prepares to welcome an anticipated 40,000 or more visitors for one of its most important annual events.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Puerto Vallarta’s cultural landscape continues to expand with the launch of the city’s first Theater Show, a multi-day event featuring stage performances, dance, academic conferences, and professional workshops.