Puerto Vallarta

Nightlife

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.

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

Navigator of the Seas

Viva México! NKD Pool Party

Casa Cupula

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

Beach & Pool Puerto Vallarta 2024

Mantamar Events

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.

NKD Pool Party

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

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

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

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

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.

Out & About Puerto Vallarta

Brawny Bear Weekend

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

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

Casa Cupula Pool Club

Día de Muertos Fiesta

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

After Dark Dinner Series with ADA VOX

A performance by Mister Lady Zen in Puerto Vallarta.

Mister Lady Zen Returns with ‘The Infinite’

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.

Queer Nightlife in Puerto Vallarta

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Viva México! NKD Pool Party

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Beach & Pool Puerto Vallarta 2024

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Opening FUN WKND New Season

Sunday, October 11, 2026

BIG GAY DRAG BRUNCH

Take Puerto Vallarta's queer scene with you

Sunday, October 11, 2026

NKD Pool Party

Monday, October 12, 2026

BIG GAY DRAG BRUNCH

T Dance Pool Party

Friday, October 23, 2026

Thursday Pool Party

Atlantis LA Mexico gay cruise 2025

Saturday, October 31, 2026

NKD Pool Party Halloween Contest

Monday, November 2, 2026

Sunday Pool Party

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Welcome Atlantis Cruise NKD Pool Party Nov 10th

Thursday, November 19, 2026

Brawny Bear Weekend

Friday, November 20, 2026

Leather Weekend Puerto Vallarta 2026

Sunday, November 29, 2026

Día de Muertos Fiesta

Friday, December 18, 2026

After Dark Dinner Series with ADA VOX

Thursday, December 24, 2026

Mister Lady Zen Returns with ‘The Infinite’

Thursday, December 31, 2026

New Year's Eve 2027 Banquet

New Year’s Eve 2026 in Puerto Vallarta

Friday, January 1, 2027

STUDS Bear Bash ’27 - VIP Package

Take Puerto Vallarta's queer scene with you