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Puerto Vallarta will host a free traditional mariachi concert on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at Los Arcos del Malecón, giving visitors and residents a waterfront look at one of Jalisco’s oldest musical traditions. The performance is Puerto Vallarta’s public stop in the 25th National Traditional Mariachi Gathering, held September 8-12 under the … Read more

Robbie Williams is set to play the VidantaWorld Esplanade in Vallarta-Nuevo Nayarit on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, according to official VidantaWorld Concert Series pages and Visit Puerto Vallarta. The tourism board lists an 8:00 p.m. start, live from the VidantaWorld stage. Official organizer pages name the venue as VidantaWorld Esplanade and include a public checkout … Read more

Spanish singer-songwriter Natalia Jiménez will perform on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Vidanta Convention Center in VidantaWorld Vallarta-Nuevo Nayarit. Official VidantaWorld Concert Series pages list the date and venue, with tickets on sale to the general public through the series website. Jiménez, founder and former lead vocalist of La Quinta Estación, is billed with … Read more

Puerto Vallarta will stage its civic-military parade for the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in downtown Centro. The municipal government, through the Civic Events Coordination and the Public Education Directorate, is inviting public and private schools plus civic and cultural associations to take part. Registration remains open … Read more

Puerto Vallarta is scheduled to receive eight cruise-ship calls in September 2026, keeping visitor movement active at the port even during the destination’s lower summer-to-fall travel season. Vallarta Hoy, citing the tentative September calendar from the Secretaría de Marina through ASIPONA Vallarta, reports calls by Navigator of the Seas, Carnival Panorama, Island Princess and Brilliant … Read more

IBX: Americas 2026 is bringing the Ibero-American meetings industry to Puerto Vallarta from August 30 through September 2, with Meliá Puerto Vallarta serving as the host hotel for a four-day business-events program. The official Puerto Vallarta tourism board describes the event as a MICE-industry gathering that connects global tourism suppliers with high-level buyers and decision-makers … Read more

Cuisine Without Borders: Nogada Edition is running in Puerto Vallarta from August 20 through September 20, turning the seasonal chile en nogada into a month-long dining experience at Velas Vallarta, Casa Velas and Táu Beach Club. The official Puerto Vallarta tourism board lists the event as a first edition built around Mexican hospitality, creativity and … Read more

WestJet will add nearly 10,000 monthly seats to Puerto Vallarta during the winter 2026-2027 high season, according to local tourism coverage based on the Canadian airline’s published schedule. The added capacity is tied to five Canadian cities. Reported weekly frequencies to Puerto Vallarta rise from 13 to 17 from Edmonton, 4 to 5 from Kelowna, … Read more

SEAPAL Vallarta distributed more than 4 million liters of potable water to Puerto Vallarta neighborhoods affected by a recent service contingency linked to delayed work by the Puerto Vallarta-Las Varas highway concessionaire. The water utility said the emergency operation prioritized hospitals, health centers and homes in areas including Las Juntas, Vallarta 500, Las Mojoneras, Guadalupe … Read more

Mexican Navy personnel protected 108 sea turtle hatchlings on Playa Los Muertos after spotting them during a foot patrol tied to Operation Lifesaver Summer 2026. The discovery was reported from Puerto Vallarta’s Twelfth Naval Zone and adds a conservation angle to the beach-safety patrols running during the summer visitor season. Local and national reports say … Read more

Puerto Vallarta’s Third International Trash Fishing Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, bringing a community marine-cleanup effort back to the waters of Banderas Bay. The event is organized by Limpia tu Mar Puerto Vallarta A.C. and replaces traditional sportfishing targets with the removal of floating waste and other marine debris. Organizers have not … Read more

Puerto Vallarta’s sixth Race for Inclusion is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026, with a 7:00 am start and finish at Agustín Flores Contreras Stadium. The charity run supports Fundación Andrea 3.21, a local organization that provides therapies, educational programs and specialized services for children and young people with Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities and neuromotor … Read more