Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta's LGBTQ+ community is centered in the Romantic Zone (Zona Romántica), with a vibrant queer tourism and local scene. Popular venues include La Noche, Reinas, and various queer-friendly establishments. Vallarta Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals throughout the year. Puerto Vallarta's beach location and international tourism create a unique queer community that values both relaxation and celebration.

A cultural celebration honoring the Mexican tradition of charros and escaramuzas.

Mantamar Beach Club Bar & Sushi

Malecón

National Charro Day

Festivities commemorating Mexico's independence with cultural events, music, and celebrations.

Mexican Independence Day

Traditional horse festival with races and cultural displays.

Out & About Puerto Vallarta

Fiesta de Caballos

The NKD Pool Party is a popular LGBT clothing-optional pool event held every Saturday at Casa Cupula in Puerto Vallarta. It features sexy Latin go-go dancers, craft cocktails, delicious food, ocean views, a heated pool, and jacuzzi. Hosted by Alan with beats by house DJs, the event welcomes everyone over 18. Tickets are priced at $36 USD pre-sale and at the door, or 650 Pesos MXN. The event runs from 3 PM to 8 PM.

Casa Cupula

NKD Pool Party

Celebrate Mexican Independence with a vibrant pool party featuring music, drinks, and festivities.

Navigator of the Seas

Viva México! NKD Pool Party

A vibrant beach and pool event celebrating Mexican Independence Weekend with performances by various artists and DJs.

Beach & Pool Puerto Vallarta 2024

Mantamar Events

An upcoming gastronomic event celebrating Vallarta Nayarit cuisine, scheduled to take place on October 4, 2026. Details about the event's activities, location, and host are not specified.

Vallarta Nayarit Gastronomic 2026

The Nayarit Vallarta Gastronómica 2025 is an annual culinary event featuring a constellation of innovative chefs and mixologists from Mexico, Latin America, and Europe, including Michelin Stars, 50 Best, and Top Chefs. The event takes place in Puerto Vallarta from October 4 to October 7, 2026, showcasing the best in gastronomy, culinary arts, and mixology.

Nayarit Vallarta Gastronómica 2025

Celebrate the start of the new season with a fun weekend of events including pool parties and shows.

Opening FUN WKND New Season

Puerto Vallarta’s most fabulous brunch, Big Gay Drag Brunch at Casa Cupula, returns on October 11th, 2026, and runs every Sunday from 11am to 2pm. The event features a buffet with Mexican and American favorites, a high-energy drag show starring the Cupula Dolls, and includes one mimosa per ticket. The brunch offers a glamorous, comedic, and over-the-top experience on the Casa Cupula pool deck, which has been recently renovated. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

BIG GAY DRAG BRUNCH

Pool Club at Casa Cupula

The NKD Pool Party is a popular LGBT clothing-optional pool event held every Saturday at Casa Cupula in Puerto Vallarta. It features sexy Latin go-go dancers, craft cocktails, delicious food, ocean views, a heated pool, and jacuzzi. Hosted by Alan with beats by house DJs, the event welcomes everyone over 18. Tickets are $36 USD pre-sale and at the door, or 650 Pesos MXN. The event takes place from 3 PM to 8 PM.

Puerto Vallarta's most fabulous brunch, Big Gay Drag Brunch at Casa Cupula, is held every Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM. The event features a buffet with Mexican and American favorites, a high-energy drag show starring the Cupula Dolls, and includes buffet access plus one mimosa per guest. The season begins on October 11th, 2026, and the event is known for glamour, comedy, and over-the-top production, making it a popular weekend activity.

Join the T Dance Pool Party at Casa Cupula in Puerto Vallarta, featuring vintage pop music, live shows, and surprise hosts. Enjoy a clothing-optional environment with go-go dancers, craft cocktails, delicious food, ocean views, heated pool, and jacuzzi. The event is scheduled for multiple Sundays, with presale tickets at $22 USD and $400 MXN at the door. Located at Casa Cupula, 129 Callejon de la Igualdad, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48399, Mexico.

T Dance Pool Party

An event organized by GayGuide Vallarta, scheduled for October 18, 2026. Specific details about the event's activities, location, and timing are not provided.

Gay Guide Vallarta

GayGuide Vallarta Event

Join the Thursday Pool Party at Casa Cupula in Puerto Vallarta, starting in April 2026 and continuing throughout the summer. This popular LGBT clothing-optional event features sexy Latin go-go dancers, craft cocktails, delicious food, ocean views, heated pool, and jacuzzi. DJs Jameson Rabbit and Angel Amor provide the beats. The event is free to attend and open to everyone over 18.

Thursday Pool Party

Join the Atlantis LA Mexico gay cruise for an unforgettable week of fun and adventure aboard the Navigator of the Seas. Set sail from Los Angeles to Mexico's stunning beaches with 3100 fellow travelers. Enjoy a variety of parties and activities, making it the ultimate gay vacation experience. The cruise departs on October 23, 2026, and includes stops in Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, ensuring plenty of time for relaxation and exploration.

Atlantis LA Mexico gay cruise 2025

Join us for a Mexican Dinner Day of the Dead Show at Pool Club PV in Puerto Vallarta on October 29, 2026, from 7 PM to 10 PM. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring traditional Mexican dishes, live entertainment by Drag Super Stars, a guest host, and vibrant music and performances in a friendly gay environment with spectacular views. The event costs 799 pesos MXN or 47 USD and includes a three-hour in-person celebration honoring the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos.

Día de los Muertos Cena Show 2026

A traditional Mexican Day of the Dead dinner and show event, taking place on October 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Pool Club PV in Puerto Vallarta. The event features cultural performances, dinner, and festivities honoring deceased loved ones.

Día de los Muertos Celebration

Experience a Mexican Dinner & Show celebrating Día de los Muertos at Casa Cupula.

A Halloween-themed pool party hosted by Pool Club at Casa Cupula in Puerto Vallarta, featuring sexy Latin go-go dancers, craft cocktails, delicious food, ocean views, heated pool and jacuzzi. The event is open to everyone over 18, with a fun and sexy atmosphere, including beats by house DJs. Tickets are $36 USD pre-sale and at the door, or 650 Pesos MXN. The event runs from 3 PM to 8 PM on October 31, 2026.

NKD Pool Party Halloween Contest

Festive celebration with costumes, parties, and themed events.

Halloween

Night market with over 200 exhibitors offering a variety of goods.

Marina Vallarta

Art & Market Marina Vallarta

Traditional Mexican celebration honoring deceased loved ones with altars, parades, and cultural activities.

Day Of The Dead

A summer pool event featuring no cover charge, held from 3 PM to 8 PM, with live DJ performances by Jameson Rabbit and DJ Angel Amor. The event includes sexy Latin go-go dancers, craft cocktails, delicious food, ocean views, heated pool, and jacuzzi. It is a clothing-optional LGBT-friendly pool party at Casa Cupula in Puerto Vallarta, welcoming everyone over 18.

Sunday Pool Party

Join the Welcome Atlantis Cruise at Puerto Vallarta for the NKD Pool Party, a popular LGBT clothing-optional event featuring Latin go-go dancers, craft cocktails, delicious food, ocean views, heated pool, and jacuzzi. Hosted by Alan Cabrera with music by DJ Jameson Rabbitt, the event runs from 12 PM to 8 PM on November 10, 2026, at Pool Club PV in Amapas, Puerto Vallarta. Tickets are $36 USD pre-sale and at the door, with round-trip transportation options available.

Welcome Atlantis Cruise NKD Pool Party Nov 10th

The 30th annual edition of Festival Gourmet International in Puerto Vallarta will be held from November 12 to November 22, 2026. The event features over 60 guest chefs, 30 restaurants offering exclusive menus, more than 15 special dining events, and a selection of wines from over 20 prestigious wineries. This festival is Puerto Vallarta's longest-running culinary event, showcasing the best of Mexican and international cuisine.

International Gourmet Festival 2026

This event features a performance by Tonny Kenneth at The Opera. It is scheduled for November 15, 2026, starting at 19:00 and ending at 20:00. The event is organized by Coco Cabaret and takes place in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.

Rock at The Opera – Tonny Kenneth

Celebrate American Thanksgiving Week in Puerto Vallarta during Brawny Bear Weekend 2026, a premier LGBTQ+ bear event featuring four days of pool parties, beach celebrations, themed nightlife, and performances by international DJs. The event runs from November 19 to 22, 2026, with activities including pool parties at Mantamar Beach Club, a gear meet & greet at One Six One PV, Underwear Night at Industry Nightclub, and a closing party. Hosted by Brian Kent Productions, Mantamar Beach Club, and Industry Nightclub, the festival attracts bears, cubs, admirers, and friends worldwide, with main venues located in the Romantic Zone. Tickets are available online, and attendees must be 21 or older.

Brawny Bear Weekend

Leather Fever 2026 is a four-day immersive event hosted by STUDS Bear & Leather Bar in Puerto Vallarta, celebrating leather, kink, and community. The festival features nightly themed parties at STUDS, poolside activations, social gatherings, beach experiences, live performances, DJs, and immersive environments. Highlights include the introduction of Pup Vallarta, expanded titles like Mr. Leather Vallarta and Mr. Kink Vallarta, and a new Leather Fashion Show showcasing designers and models. The event promotes identity, exploration, and community connection within fetish culture.

Leather Fever 2026 Puerto Vallarta & Leather Festival

An event showcasing leather and fetish culture with nightly parties, pool parties, beach day, tea dance, cigar socials, and a leather brunch.

Leather Weekend Puerto Vallarta 2026

Commemoration of the Mexican Revolution with parades and cultural events.

Mexican Revolution

A fashion show event titled 'Leather Fever 2026' scheduled for November 21, 2026, from 19:00 to 23:00. The event details include the date and time, but no specific location, host, or additional description are provided.

Coco Cabaret

Leather Fever 2026: Fashion Show

Nacho Granados

Join us for a special Thanksgiving dinner at Pool Club PV by Casa Cupula, featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet with traditional American trimmings. The event includes live entertainment with Drag Superstars, Singers, a Fire Show, and more music in a friendly gay environment. Celebrate the holiday with family and friends while enjoying Puerto Vallarta's spectacular views. The event takes place on Thursday, November 26th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Thanksgiving Dinner & Show at Pool Club PV by Casa Cupula

Celebration featuring authentic flavors, spectacular performances, and Mexican culture to honor Día de Muertos.

Casa Cupula Pool Club

Día de Muertos Fiesta

Religious festivities honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe with pilgrimages and street celebrations.

Fiestas Guadalupanas Of Puerto Vallarta

A festive holiday concert featuring star power and community giving at Villa Tita, headlined by LaToya London.

Villa Tita

Holiday Concert at Villa Tita with LaToya London

A celebration of the World Cup featuring a free concert by Ximena Sariñana in Puerto Vallarta.

Main Square

World Cup Celebration with Ximena Sariñana

A candlelit dinner with entertainment by ADA VOX, featuring a 4-course Mexican cuisine experience.

After Dark Dinner Series with ADA VOX

Join us for the 'Christmas Wishes' gala supporting DIF Puerto Vallarta, featuring live holiday performances by special guests including LaToya London. The event offers cocktails, gourmet food, live and silent auctions, and an open-air celebration under the stars at Villa Tita. The gala aims to spread holiday cheer and support a charitable cause, with tickets on sale spring 2026.

Christmas Wishes with LaToya London

A performance by Mister Lady Zen in Puerto Vallarta.

Mister Lady Zen Returns with ‘The Infinite’

A social gathering for the LGBTQ community at Sir & Son.

Sir & Son

Gay+ Mixer at Sir & Son

A fundraising event to support shelter animals in Puerto Vallarta.

Riverfront Fundraiser for Shelter Pets

Mantamar

New Year's Festival

A New Year's Eve celebration at Casa Cupula featuring an all-you-can-eat gourmet buffet with Prime Rib, live entertainment including a Drag Show, and a fireworks party at 10:30 PM. The event includes a festive decoration, a menu with salads, appetizers, soups, main dishes, carving station, pastas, sides, and desserts. Tickets are priced based on purchase date, starting at $99. The event runs from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM on December 31, 2026.

New Year's Eve 2027 Banquet

Celebration and festivities to ring in the new year in Puerto Vallarta.

New Year’s Eve 2026 in Puerto Vallarta

Join STUDS Bear & Leather Bar in Puerto Vallarta for the ultimate Bear Week celebration with the VIP Package, offering exclusive access, priority entry, commemorative gifts, VIP experiences, and limited-edition merchandise. The event features themed parties, entertainment, guest DJs, contests, and community gatherings from January 2027, with final dates and details to be announced. Located at Basilio Badillo 283, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta, the event is for guests 18 and older, with ID required. Reserve your VIP package now for an unforgettable experience in one of the world's premier bear celebrations.

LGBTQ+ Events in Puerto Vallarta

Monday, September 14, 2026

National Charro Day

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Mexican Independence Day

Fiesta de Caballos

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

NKD Pool Party

Monday, September 14, 2026

National Charro Day

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Mexican Independence Day

Fiesta de Caballos

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

NKD Pool Party

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