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Vallarta Pride 2026, the year’s most important LGBTQ+ celebration, has just kicked off!! Featuring a packed schedule of community and festive events running from Sunday, May 17 to Sunday, May 24, it is the perfect occasion to showcase pride, build community, and enjoy some serious fun (all the way until dawn).
Zach Renovátes presents Papi PV, an adult men’s nightlife brand that launched New Year’s 2026 and returns with three unique themed parties during Vallarta Pride weekend, from May 23 to 25. Each night offers the chance to dance until sunrise to top-tier DJ sets in high-energy, sexually charged venues that are true hidden gems.
Papi PV is the reimagined evolution of the Guapo PV brand, bringing with it years of experience hosting the official after-parties for the Romantic Zone’s most iconic LGBTQ+ hotspots, Mantamar Beach Club and Industry Night Club. For Vallarta Pride weekend, organizers expect to gather over 500 attendees looking to keep the party going late into the night after local nightclubs close. Ready to unleash your instincts to the rhythm of the music, immersive lighting, and high-energy go-go dancers? Here are the three events lined up for you:
LICK featuring DJ Luca Fernandez
Friday night after-party, May 22 (Saturday morning, May 23, from 4 to 8 a.m.)
Venue: Jet’s Club PV (Insurgentes 322, Romantic Zone)
LICK kicks off the Papi PV Pride schedule with an underground vibe at Jet’s Club PV. This opening party features the tech-house beats of internationally acclaimed DJ Luca Fernandez.
Luca has performed in over 50 shows, including debuts at Vancouver Pride, Whistler Pride, Melted Wax (UK), Afterglow in Denver (Colorado), and the Utopia Music Festival (Mexico). As a passionate advocate for queer culture, festival life, and dance music, Luca’s commitment to creating unique experiences shines through each high-energy performance, blending vibrant build-ups and catchy vocals that will leave you in a state of pure euphoria.
Located in the very heart of the Romantic Zone, Jet’s Club PV serves as the perfect spot to get lost in exclusive play zones for an enigmatic and thrilling experience.
The Main Event: UNCUT XL featuring DJ Alex Lo
Saturday night after-party, May 23 (Sunday morning, May 24 – Time TBA)
Venue: Amaria The Experience (Stadium Area)
UNCUT XL is Papi PV’s main Pride event and, as the name implies, promises a massive celebration. Helming the decks is Mexican DJ Alex Lo, who has spent over 16 years touring internationally across more than 40 countries. He will bring his incredible blend of electronic dance rhythms to an open-air tropical paradise, surrounded by nature and nestled away from the city.
The venue, Amaria The Experience, is an expansive complex tucked into the mountains just 15 minutes from the Romantic Zone. It features an open layout with a heated pool and dedicated play zones. Dance as the sun rises over the mountains, painting the sky above your tropical paradise.
THICC featuring DJ Mascfish
Sunday night after-party, May 24 (Monday morning, May 25, from 4 to 8 a.m.) Venue: Amaria The Experience (Pool Side)
The grand finale of Pride weekend. Papi PV will close out its after-party series in style with house, tech-house, and dance-pop sets by Los Angeles-based DJ Mascfish. Known for playing major stages ranging from The Abbey and The Academy to underground queer parties like Pegasus and Maurice, he will set the mood poolside at Amaria while PV’s thiccest go-go dancers heat up the atmosphere. And, of course, guests can explore the must-visit play zones.
Weekend Passes and VIP Experiences
While tickets to individual Papi PV parties can be purchased separately, organizers are also offering a Weekend Pass that grants access to all three events.
For an upgraded experience, a VIP Weekend Pass is available, as well as VIP individual tickets for the Amaria The Experience events. VIP ticket holders will enjoy exclusive access to dedicated VIP areas overlooking the dance floor. Additionally, they will benefit from an express line at the end of the night to board Ubers at pre-arranged flat rates, ensuring a faster, hassle-free ride home after UNCUT XL and THICC.
Purchase your VIP passes here.
Transportation to Amaria The Experience
According to organizers, Papi PV has partnered with Uber drivers who will be stationed at Lázaro Cárdenas Park (one block from Industry Night Club) starting at 3:30 AM for the UNCUT XL and THICC parties. A flat rate of $200 MXN cash per person will be available all night long. Return trips are priced the same, while rates to other destinations may vary.
As Vallarta Pride 2026 prepares to take over the city, Papi PV stands out as the ultimate destination for those looking to extend the celebration long after the standard clubs close. By blending top-tier international DJ talent, stunning indoor and outdoor venues, and curated spaces designed for uninhibited expression, this newly rebranded series promises to deliver an unforgettable weekend of high-energy nightlife. Whether you opt for a single event or the full VIP experience, Papi PV is set to provide the perfect soundtrack and atmosphere to celebrate pride, freedom, and community until the sun comes up over Puerto Vallarta.
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