Puerto Vallarta Events 2026

Discover what's happening in Puerto Vallarta throughout 2026 with our interactive events calendar. Browse month by month, learn about the most important celebrations, feel the atmosphere of each season, and choose the best time to visit based on your travel style—relaxation, nature, culture, or celebration.

Puerto Vallarta Events 2026 — Vallarta To Explore

🌴 Summary:
An interactive month-by-month calendar to discover Puerto Vallarta’s main events, celebrations, and seasons throughout 2026. Explore each month and pick the best time to travel based on your vibe: relaxation, nature, culture, or nightlife.

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Note: some events (festivals, cultural agendas) can change dates depending on organizers. This calendar is designed to help you feel the real “month vibe” and give you clear routes to plan and book experiences.

💡 How to use this calendar

Open each month to see the vibe, key events, weather feel, and the type of experience you can expect.
If you travel in high season, book tours in advance.
Look for “⭐ VTE Monthly Recommendation” to jump straight to the best picks.

🎉 January | Three Kings, Chocolate & Vanilla, Aguachile

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✨ Vibe: January feels like “premium Vallarta”: beautiful weather, long sunsets, and chill plans with zero rush.

🌦️ Weather & feel

Cooler nights + sunny days: perfect for the Malecón and seaside dinners.
Bring a light sweater for late afternoon/night (you’ll feel it).

🎯 Don’t-miss

Jan 6 · Three Kings Day (family vibe).
Food events (chocolate, vanilla, aguachile & ceviche).
Peak whale season (January is top).

🧠 Local tip: for insane photos, do “sunrise + tour” and leave the rest of the day for beach/nap.

⭐ VTE Monthly Recommendation (2 tours worth gold)

Whale Watching · Speedboat

More adrenaline + closer encounters (without losing safety). January is “WOW”.

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Whale Watching · Catamaran

More relaxed, more space, and cruise vibes across the bay.

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👉 January is the month for real “wow”: whales (speedboat or catamaran) and you’re set.

❤️ February | Valentine’s + Local Traditions

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✨ Vibe: February is “romantic Vallarta”: dinners, rooftops, night walks, and that perfect couple getaway mood.

🎯 Most popular

Feb 14 · Valentine’s Day (dinners + boats sell out).
Carnival week (2026: Carnival Tuesday is Feb 17).
Still excellent whale season.

🧳 What to pack

A light “nice dinner” outfit + a sweater for the evening.
Biodegradable sunscreen (if you’re going out to sea).

🧠 Local tip: the best romantic plan isn’t “expensive”—it’s great timing: sunset + dinner + Malecón.

⭐ VTE Monthly Recommendation (for a real “wow”)

Luxury Sunset Sailing

Romantic, premium, and the best light for photos.

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Rhythms of the Night | ALMA (Classic)

Dinner + iconic show: perfect for couples or friends.

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👉 February = sunset + iconic night. That combo makes the trip feel “movie-level”.

🌸 March | Regattas, events & perfect weather

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✨ Vibe: March is the “perfect balance”: not too hot, not too humid… Vallarta feels light, alive, and super walkable.

📌 Fresh 2026 note

Puerto Vallarta by UTMB 2026: March 5–7 (sporty energy all over town).
Regattas + sailboat movement in the bay (very photogenic).

🎯 The perfect plan

1 sea day (snorkel / islands)
1 nature day (eco / south coast)
1 free night to eat really well

🧠 Local tip: in March, tours feel “easy” because the weather helps. It’s the month to do more.

⭐ VTE Monthly Recommendation (sea + intense nature)

Marietas Islands · Nopalera Beach

Snorkeling + islands: the classic that always hits when the weather is perfect.

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Sea Safari

Real ecotourism: open ocean + wild nature (for people who want the “real deal”).

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👉 March is “active mode”: islands + eco tour and you’ll have a complete trip.

🌞 April | Marathon, Holy Week & Kids’ Day

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✨ Vibe: April is “busy Vallarta”: more people, more energy, more plans… and also more lines if you don’t book.

📌 Fresh 2026 note

Holy Week 2026: March 29 – April 5.
Apr 30 · Kids’ Day (family plans everywhere).

🧠 Local tip

If you travel during Holy Week: book tours 7–14 days ahead.
Pick “all-inclusive” experiences to avoid stress.

⭐ VTE Monthly Recommendation (premium beach + perfect day)

Las Caletas · Private Beach

All-inclusive + premium experience (happy families).

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Majahuitas · Beach Day

Relax + gorgeous beach + water activities (a complete day).

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👉 April is won with strategy: book early and enjoy like a VIP.

🌼 May | Cultural Festival & Puerto Vallarta Anniversary

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✨ Vibe: May feels “more local”: less rush, more culture, more authenticity. The perfect month to feel the essence.

🎯 Don’t-miss

May Cultural Festival (art, music, activities).
May 31 · City anniversary (special vibe).
Vallarta Pride 2026: May 17–24 (a full week of events).

🧠 Local tip

This month shines with town + food plans.
Perfect if you want “travel beautifully” without heavy clubbing.

⭐ VTE Monthly Recommendation (culture + flavor)

Sayulita & San Pancho

Colors, boho art, beach vibes: perfect for photos and a relaxed mood.

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E-Bike Taco Tour · Puerto Vallarta

Historic center + real tacos + tequila: a social plan that makes you feel “local”.

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👉 May is for “real Vallarta”: beautiful towns + taco tour.

⚓ June | Navy Day & coastal pride

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✨ Vibe: June is “Vallarta for people who know”: less crowded, more space, more calm… and you can still enjoy the sea comfortably.

🎯 Don’t-miss

June 1 · Navy Day (ceremonies, docks, floral offerings to the sea).
Sunsets with dramatic skies (top photography).

🧠 Local tip

If it rains, it’s usually in bursts: plan tours early.
Bring a light rain jacket (it saves you).

⭐ VTE Monthly Recommendation (sea + full south coast)

Luxury Sailing Yacht · Day

Small groups + premium sea experience (perfect to unplug).

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Los Arcos, Las Ánimas & Quimixto

Snorkeling + beach + waterfall: the full south-coast combo.

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👉 June is for “living beautifully”: fewer crowds, better experience.

🌤️ July | Summer in the Bay

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✨ Vibe: July is “vacation energy”: more families, more ocean, more laughs… Vallarta feels happy.

🌦️ Weather

Heat + humidity: rule is water, shade, and ocean tours.
Best time to walk: early morning or after 6 pm.

🧠 Local tip

Pro plan: tour by day + nap + dinner.
Bring a waterproof pouch for your phone.

⭐ VTE Monthly Recommendation (perfect south coast)

Los Arcos, Colomitos & Las Ánimas

Beautiful beaches + snorkeling + a perfect day trip.

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Yelapa & Colomilla

Waterfall + beach town + ocean: soft, beautiful adventure.

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👉 July is meant to be lived in the water. If you don’t end the day with salt on your skin, it doesn’t count 😄

☀️ August | Summer + nights with flavor

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✨ Vibe: August is “heat + cravings”: ocean by day… great food and good vibes by night.

🎯 Don’t-miss

Wine pairings, foodie experiences, and special dinners.
Perfect nights to walk the Romantic Zone (cooler, lively).

🧠 Local tip

Do your “food tour” early in the trip: it fuels your recommendations for the whole stay.
If it rains, take advantage: nights cool down beautifully.

⭐ VTE Monthly Recommendation (adrenaline + jungle)

Ocean Mania Water Park

Parasailing + jet boat + ziplines: a full day of adrenaline.

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Edenva Zipline Adventure

Jungle + viewpoints + fun thrills (without being too intense).

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👉 August is for “living and telling stories”: adrenaline by day + great dinner by night.

🇲🇽 September | Independence celebrations & tradition

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✨ Vibe: September is Mexico in epic mode: music, food, flags, plaza energy… and lots of emotion.

🎯 Don’t-miss

Sept 15–16 · Independence celebrations (El Grito + festivities).
Charro tradition events (local culture & heritage).

🧠 Local tip

This month shines with mountain tours (everything is green and photogenic).
If it rains: normal. Plan with flexibility.

⭐ VTE Monthly Recommendation (mountains + adrenaline)

San Sebastián del Oeste

Magic town + culture + cool mountain air.

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RZR Ranger · Cuale Route

RZR + jungle + waterfall: adrenaline with epic scenery.

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👉 September is pure emotion. If you want “authentic Mexico”, this is the month.

🎨 October | Art Walk, food scene & Halloween

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✨ Vibe: October is when Vallarta turns artistic: galleries, good food… and the creative mood rises.

🎯 Don’t-miss

Start/return of cultural season (Art Walk often reactivates around this time).
Food events and “foodie” atmosphere.
Halloween parties, costumes, and big vibes in the Romantic Zone.

🧠 Local tip

October is perfect for: taco tour + iconic night show.
Leave one night open for spontaneity—something good always pops up.

⭐ VTE Monthly Recommendation (city + epic night)

E-Bike Taco Tour · Puerto Vallarta

Culture, food, streets, and flavor: the perfect “before” for an amazing night.

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Rhythms of the Night | ALMA (Classic)

Iconic night: dinner + show + pure “wow” vibes.

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👉 October is the “cool” month: art, great food, and nights with stories.

🍂 November | Day of the Dead, gourmet & peak season

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✨ Vibe: November is “Vallarta at its best”: comfortable weather, cultural events, and a special aura (Day of the Dead feels powerful).

🎯 Don’t-miss

Nov 1–2 · Day of the Dead (altars, candles, tradition).
Gourmet events (dates vary each year, but November is the star season).

🧠 Local tip

If you want the “postcard Vallarta”, November delivers.
Book iconic experiences—this month fills fast.

⭐ VTE Monthly Recommendation (bucket list + adrenaline)

Marietas Islands · Hidden Beach

The ultimate bucket-list experience (limited spots).

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Extreme Nature Adventure

Ziplines + ATV + rappelling: pure jungle adrenaline.

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👉 November is perfect for a “complete trip”: tradition + perfect weather + epic plans.

🎄 December | Guadalupe, posadas & New Year’s

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✨ Vibe: December is magical: lights, posadas, calm ocean, and that “new beginning” energy. Vallarta feels special.

🎯 Don’t-miss

Virgin of Guadalupe processions (Dec 1–12, very local vibe).
Christmas posadas and end-of-year events.
Strong start of whale season (roughly Dec–Mar).

🧠 Local tip

If you come for New Year’s: book tours and dinners weeks in advance.
Some of the best sunsets of the year happen this month.

⭐ VTE Monthly Recommendation (season kickoff + fun night)

Whale Watching · Speedboat

Season kickoff: go early to increase your chances.

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Pirate Ship · Night Tour

Dinner + live show: the perfect way to end the year with a vibe.

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👉 December = tradition + magic + whale season kickoff. It’s the “postcard” month.

Note: some events (festivals, cultural agendas) can change dates depending on organizers. This calendar is designed to help you feel the real month vibe and give you clear routes to plan and book experiences.