Celebrate Mexico at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens on September 15 with a family-friendly Fiesta Mexicana featuring traditional Lotería, a free mechanical bull, Mexican antojitos and drinks, and the traditional Grito de Independencia ceremony from 10 am to 3 pm.
Puerto Vallarta's Fiestas Patrias are in full swing with a full schedule of events and traditions bringing the community together to honor the people and events that shaped Mexico. The biggest celebrations take place on September 15, the eve of Independence Day.
El Pitillal is celebrating September with a packed program of Independence Day events and festivities honoring Saint Michael the Archangel. From pageants and parades to pilgrimages, music and fireworks, activities will bring residents together throughout the month.
Puerto Vallarta will host a free traditional mariachi concert at Los Arcos del Malecón on September 9, as one of seven musical caravans brings musicians from across Mexico to the city. The performance is part of the 25th National Traditional Mariachi Gathering and the gathering’s statewide program.
More than 80 chefs, mixologists and culinary experts from six countries will gather in Puerto Vallarta October 4–7 for Vallarta-Nayarit Gastronómica 2026. The four-day event will showcase Jalisco and Nayarit through local products, culinary talent, tastings, workshops, demonstrations and more.
Puerto Vallarta will host Celebrando Nuestras Raíces from September 14–20, 2026, at the Cuale Cultural Center Esplanade. Running daily from 2:00 to 10:00 pm with free admission, this seven-day festival features food, workshops, dances and live performances.
Puerto Vallarta will host “Documentales para la Vida” on September 21, bringing six films, a sustainability panel and an interactive exhibition to CUCosta. The event will spotlight marine conservation, human impacts on oceans and local efforts to protect whales, turtles and other species.
The Amapas Neighborhood Association will bring back Rock the River on November 18 at AWAYSIS Restaurant & Bar. The fourth annual fundraiser will feature live music by Las Mambas, food, drinks and a 50/50 raffle while raising money for neighborhood projects.
Puerto Vallarta will welcome “Michael is Back,” a bilingual Michael Jackson tribute presented by Mosoul Concert Productions at Teatro Vallarta on November 12. The one-night show features live vocals, six musicians, eight dancers and the King of Pop’s iconic hits.
The Third International Trash Fishing Tournament returns to Puerto Vallarta on October 18, giving participants a hands-on way to tackle marine pollution. The event will highlight how better waste management can help protect Banderas Bay and its ecosystems.
