PV & Bay News/Blog
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. The 20th edition of the Vallarta Azteca International Folklore Festival, better known as FESTVA, is filling Puerto Vallarta with traditional music, color and dance through Saturday, May 9. Organizers and local reports list about 1,200 dancers, 21 Mexican groups and five international delegations representing Bolivia, Bulgaria, Colombia, Costa Rica and Latvia. Most … Read more
Michael Bublé is scheduled to perform at the VidantaWorld Esplanade in Vallarta-Nuevo Nayarit on Thursday, May 21, 2026, as part of the VidantaWorld Concert Series. The official Puerto Vallarta events guide lists the concert for 8:00 pm and points fans to the VidantaWorld Concert Series site for tickets. Vidanta’s event page identifies the venue as … Read more
Restaurant Week 2026 returns to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit from May 15 to June 10, 2026, giving residents and visitors three weeks to try special three-course menus at participating restaurants. Organized by Vallarta Lifestyles, the annual dining festival invites restaurants across the bay to offer reduced-price menus with three options for each course. For … Read more
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. Vallarta SBK Dance Festival 2026 returns May 7-10 with four days of salsa, bachata, kizomba and zouk at Hotel Friendly Fun Vallarta, adding a lively music-and-dance option to the city’s early-May events calendar. The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board lists the festival as a convention with dance workshops, beach and pool parties, live … Read more
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. The Kyiv Ballet is scheduled to present Swan Lake at Teatro Vallarta on Wednesday, May 6, giving residents and visitors a midweek chance to see one of classical ballet’s best-known works in the city’s cultural center. The official Puerto Vallarta events guide lists the performance for May 6 at 8:00 p.m. at … Read more
Vallarta Botanical Garden will celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 9, with a full day of birdwatching and environmental education in the Sierra Madre foothills south of Puerto Vallarta. The garden’s official event page lists the celebration from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with tickets priced at 300 pesos. Activities include a guided … Read more
Puerto Vallarta’s May cruise schedule is quieter than the winter high season, but the port still has six ship calls on the calendar, including two double-arrival days that should bring extra movement around the maritime terminal, Marina Vallarta and the hotel zone. Current port-calendar listings show Norwegian Joy scheduled for May 7, Carnival Panorama and … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is entering the heart of 2026 with another sign that its tourism recovery is turning into forward momentum: the destination has been recognized as Mexico’s Best Destination for Meetings and Events at the Lo Mejor de México Awards 2026. The honor, reported by the official tourism board after Tianguis Turístico in Acapulco, highlights … Read more
Puerto Vallarta’s historic center becomes an open-air arena today, May 2, as the Puerto Vallarta Downhill & Freestyle 2026 reaches its main competition day with elite riders, high-speed urban racing, and a Best Trick showcase near the Malecón. The two-day event began May 1 with practice sessions and course reconnaissance. Today’s program brings the full … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual traditions, the Fiestas de Mayo 2026, scheduled to take place from May 15 to May 31. Held at the Explanada Vallarta, this family-friendly celebration promises a vibrant mix of music, culture, and entertainment. After a period of limited activity in previous years, this … Read more
Puerto Vallarta is set to host its 13th annual pride celebration from May 17 to May 24, 2026, under the evocative theme “A New Era: A Very Mexican Pride” (Un Pride Muy Mexicano). This year’s festivities aim to blend the city’s international reputation as a premier LGBTQ+ destination confronting modern challenges while celebrating deep-rooted Mexican … Read more
Puerto Vallarta and Jalisco lead at the 50th Tianguis Turístico 2026 in Acapulco with 8k attendees forging key tourism alliances. Plan your PV trip now.
