Celebrate Thanksgiving on November 26 at Vallarta Botanical Garden, where the Hacienda de Oro restaurant will serve a traditional holiday feast with all the classic sides, desserts, and live music, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Garden's 74 acres.
Puerto Vallarta honors departed loved ones as traditional ofrendas fill the Municipal Palace for the third annual Festival de las Ánimas. Festivities launch in the Plaza de Armas on October 30 with guided altar tours, live jazz, and video mapping projections celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Día de Muertos.
Nacho Daddy celebrates Día de Muertos with Brenda Gaviño on October 29, followed by its 18th annual Halloween party on October 31. On November 1, Fado with Ale Matus y Dabit Azonfeia returns for an evening of Portuguese music, passion and soul.
Puerto Vallarta's 19th Annual Playa Los Muertos Fishing Tournament returns November 7, with more than 104 boats expected to compete for 450,000 pesos in cash prizes. The popular event will combine a day of sport fishing in Banderas Bay with grilled fish, live music, and a community celebration.
The Puerto Vallarta Naval Museum will host its 9th Night at the Museum on Oct 31, celebrating 205 years of the Mexican Navy. Families can enjoy naval demonstrations, hands-on workshops, live music, and exhibits exploring Mexico's maritime history and traditions.
Mexican art and rich traditions take center stage in downtown Puerto Vallarta as Art Walk Studio Gallery hosts a special Day of the Dead celebration from October 31 to November 2, featuring 16 local artists, traditional altars, street food stalls, and live cultural performances.
Puerto Vallarta is getting ready to honor tradition with its annual Día de Muertos Festival. Running from October 28 to November 8, the celebration features giant catrinas, community altars, cemetery tours, live music, dance performances, and a grand parade ending at the Los Muertos Beach Pier.
On Wednesday, December 30th, Effie Passero along with Branden & James return to Teatro Vallarta for Music of The Night. Joined by a live chamber orchestra, and guest host Sutton Lee Seymour, the CelloVoci trio brings Carnegie Hall flair to Puerto Vallarta.
Galleria Dante welcomes the 2026-2027 season with artist events, creative workshops and new dining experiences in Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone. Di Vino Dante has reopened, brunch returns in November, and Pizza Joe 2.0 is expected back on the rooftop in December.
The 31st International Gourmet Festival returns November 12–22, 2026, bringing over 50 top chefs to 25 host restaurants across Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Tepic. Diners will enjoy exclusive collaborative menus, signature Gourmet Safaris, and 15 special events celebrating the flavors of Mexico’s Pacific coast.
