Events

Sierra Mar XCM Mascota Vallarta 2026

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The Sierra Mar XCM mountain bike marathon returns for its second year with a demanding 100-kilometer championship course linking two of Jalisco’s most beloved destinations. Riders set off from the historic Pueblo Mágico of Mascota and cross the Sierra Madre Occidental through pine forests, rugged backcountry, and steep mountain ridges before dropping all the way down to the Puerto Vallarta coastline. It’s a true endurance challenge for competitors and an exciting chance for spectators to see the region’s dramatic mountain-to-ocean scenery. For registration and race details, visit the Maratón Sierra Mar Instagram page....

VidantaWorld Concert Series: Robbie Williams

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British pop icon and former Take That member Robbie Williams performs live at the VidantaWorld esplanade at 8:00 pm. As the male solo artist with the most BRIT Awards in history, Williams brings decades of chart-topping hits and a career built on sold-out world tours. Tickets are sold directly through the VidantaWorld Concert Series website, with pricing tiers ranging from general admission to premium hospitality seating....

VidantaWorld Mexico Open

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A week of championship-level golf hosted at the prestigious VidantaWorld Vallarta course, part of the PGA TOUR's Mexico Open. The tournament draws top professional golfers to compete on one of the region's premier courses, with the event serving as both a competitive showcase and a draw for golf tourism in the Puerto Vallarta–Riviera Nayarit corridor....

Arts & Market Marina Vallarta

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Arts & Market Marina Vallarta is a lively evening market held every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM throughout the high season. Over 200 vendors set up along the Marina Vallarta boardwalk offering artisan crafts, home décor, regional wines and spirits, cocktail and beach apparel, organic produce, and international cuisine. The waterfront setting includes cafés and restaurants with sunset views, plus live music throughout the evening....

HEAT Latin Music Awards al Estilo Jalisco

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Puerto Vallarta will host the inaugural Mexican edition of the HEAT Latin Music Awards, bringing prominent Latin artists together for performances and recognition. The celebration unfolds as "HEAT Week," honoring Jalisco's culture and heritage alongside the main awards show, with programming that highlights regional cuisine and cultural traditions. The ceremony will be broadcast live globally via online platforms, and voting updates and real-time coverage can be followed through the official Instagram account, @lospremiosheat....

Festival de las Almas 2026 en Puerto Vallarta

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Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta as the Festival de las Almas Jalisco fills the city with color and tradition for three days. The Malecón and Historic Downtown become an open-air gallery with giant catrina figures, detailed ofrendas, live art, and seaside celebrations. Don’t miss the glowing Las Pangas de Luz boat parade, the Golden Hour of Souls tribute, interactive art at Los Muertos Pier, and the peaceful Garden of Whispers on Isla Cuale. The highlight is the Guinness World Record Monumental Catrina overlooking the bay. Full event schedules are on the official Festival de las Almas Jalisco website....

Espontáneo Festival Escénico 2026

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Puerto Vallarta's flagship contemporary performing arts festival, running for its 14th consecutive year, bringing together dance, theater, and visual arts through performances, workshops, master classes, and artist residencies. Past editions have hosted performers from Germany, Spain, Argentina, France, Romania, the Netherlands, and across Mexico, staged across venues including the Los Arcos del Malecón amphitheater and Centro Cultural Plataforma 322. Since its founding in 2013, the festival has become a cornerstone of the city's cultural calendar, supported by the Jalisco Ministry of Culture....

Torneo de Pesca Playa Los Muertos 2026

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Now in its 19th year, this traditional sportfishing tournament launches from the iconic Los Muertos Pier, with past prize pools topping 100,000 MXN in the Dorado category — and a portion of the catch donated to local non-profits. Registration typically opens the day before at the Deportes Gutiérrez Rizo store. Even if you're not fishing, the pier-side energy and weigh-ins make for a great morning in the Romantic Zone....

The Grill Festival

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Formerly known as the Vallarta Grill Festival, this is billed as the largest fire-cooking event in the state of Jalisco, held at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center (CICPV). The two-day, family-friendly program includes grilling competitions, live demonstrations and workshops from some of Mexico's most recognized pitmasters, signature cocktails, and a dedicated kids' area....

Olas Altas Farmers Market

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Olas Altas Farmers Market is a Saturday morning market running from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM throughout the high season, featuring over 100 local producers selling directly to shoppers without intermediaries. True to its "handmade and homemade" ethos, offerings include organic foods, international cuisine, vegan options, Mexican crafts, textiles, fashion, artwork, musical instruments, handcrafted jewelry, and home décor. The market was founded 14 years ago by Charlotte Semple, drawing inspiration from the slow food movement....

Torneo Internacional de Pesca Marlin y Atún 2026

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Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026, this is considered one of the top sportfishing tournaments on the Pacific coast, organized by the Puerto Vallarta Fishing Club. Anglers compete across Marlin, Tuna, and Dorado categories for substantial cash prizes, with the event drawing participants from across Mexico and abroad who come for the chance to land trophy-sized catches in Banderas Bay's rich fishing grounds....

31st Festival Gourmet International

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Mexico's longest-running culinary festival returns for its 31st edition with over 60 guest chefs, 30 participating restaurants serving exclusive menus, 15+ special dining events, and wines from more than 20 prestigious wineries across 10 delicious days. Book a Naya home for mid-November and eat your way through the best food week on the Pacific coast....

VidantaWorld Concert Series: Maroon 5

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Maroon 5, fronted by Adam Levine, brings their catalog of generational pop-rock hits to the VidantaWorld esplanade as part of the venue's ongoing international concert series. The show follows Robbie Williams's October date on the same stage, continuing VidantaWorld's push to become a major stop for global touring acts in the Puerto Vallarta–Nuevo Nayarit region....

Edna Rendón: Voz sin límites

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Soprano Edna Rendón performs at Teatro Vallarta in a program that blends the technical power of opera with the emotional intimacy of bolero and international world music. The show is framed as a genre-crossing vocal showcase, appealing to audiences beyond traditional classical music fans....

XXII Medio Maratón Puerto Vallarta 2026

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The 22nd edition of Puerto Vallarta's half marathon starts at 6:30 am from La Ballena in Marina Vallarta, finishing at the Agustín Flores Contreras Municipal Sports Unit across from the Sheraton. Runners can choose between the 21K half marathon or a 5K recreational race, both following a scenic coastal route along Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio. The race is sanctioned under Mexican athletics federation rules, with trophies awarded to the top three finishers in each category....

Puerto Vallarta Cabaret Workshop

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Known in past years as "Fiesta de Cabaret," this intensive acting and performance training program brings a roster of Broadway and cabaret veterans to Act2PV Theater to mentor a small cohort of visiting and local students. Led by Broadway/cabaret veteran Mark Hartman and a team of accomplished teacher-performers, the workshop combines daily group classes, seminars, and nightly performance opportunities, giving participants direct access to industry professionals in a relaxed, immersive setting....

Medio Maratón Puerto Vallarta 2026 (2nd Edition)

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The second edition of this half marathon, distinct from the longer-running XXII Medio Maratón in November, is held at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center with 21K and 5K distance options. It's part of the broader Maratón Puerto Vallarta program, which also includes a 42K full marathon each April, sanctioned by AIMS World Running and World Athletics, with a fully renewed course. The event caps off a strong year for Puerto Vallarta's sports tourism push, following a seventh annual marathon edition that drew over 3,000 runners from 24 countries....

Puerto Vallarta, México by UTMB 2027

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Part of the global UTMB World Series trail-running circuit that feeds into the UTMB Mont-Blanc Finals in Chamonix, this race sends over 3,000 runners through a dramatic route spanning the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains, the Cuale River, and dense jungle before finishing on the Puerto Vallarta waterfront. Distances range from a 20K "Ereno" coastal route to an 81K ultra-distance "Wixárika" race, with the course drawing inspiration from and naming conventions honoring the region's Indigenous Wixárika heritage. It's considered the premier trail-running event in Mexico and one of the most geographically varied races on the UTMB calendar....

Gay+ Mixers 2026-2027

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Out & About PV magazine brings back its weekly Gay+ Mixers for the 2026-2027 high season, welcoming LGBTQ+ locals, visitors, and allies every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Each week the party moves to a new bar, hotel, restaurant, or gallery across the Romantic Zone, Downtown, and Versalles, with happy hour drink specials, light bites, drag performances, and plenty of chances to meet new people. Admission is free, and the season wraps up with a Pride Mixer at The Tryst Hotel on May 25. See the full venue schedule below, and follow Out & About Puerto Vallarta on Instagram for updates on TBA locations. 2026-2027 Mixer Schedule Oct. 6: ChaChalaca Bar Oct. 13: Galleria Dante Oct. 20: ita Oct. 27: La Cruda Restaurant Nov. 3: Coco Cabaret Nov. 10: Canto Restaurant Nov. 17: Villa Tita Nov. 24: Daiquiri Dicks Dec. 1: Trovasi Cafe and Burly Bottom Designs Dec. 8: The Red Door Bar Versalles Dec. 15: TBA Dec. 22: Pool Club at Casa Cupula Dec. 29: Cheeky Lounge Jan. 5: Lalo Karaoke Bar Jan. 12: Villa Sevilla Jan. 19: Vallarta Yacht Rentals, hosted at Bruma Jan. 27: Cheeky Pool Club Feb. 2: El Soñador Feb. 9: Boys PV Feb. 16: ArtWalk 30th Anniversary, location TBA Feb. 23: Kathleen Carrillo Art Gallery Feb. 25: Jorge’s Bar March 2: STUDS Bear & Leather Bar March 9: Bar Frida & Restaurant March 16: One Six One March 23: Swell Beach Club March 30: Awaysis Bar April 6: Brick Oven April 13: Let’s Pho April 20: Flamboyant Ventures, TBA April 27: Gay+ Community Center May 4: Swell Restaurante May 11: Los Otros Blondies PV May 18: El Tasting Room May 25: Pride Mixer at The Tryst Hotel...