Puerto Vallarta Events, Shows, Live Music, and More

Tue, Mar 17
Nacho Daddy
LOCAL PICKHAPPENING NOW!

Great Food, Sports, and Live Entertainment
  • Details: A lively Mex-Tex spot with famous nachos, signature margaritas, and nightly live entertainment in a fun, welcoming atmosphere for all.

Tue, Mar 17
9:15 AM
The Sea Monkey

Home Tours from International Friendship Club
  • Details: Tour showcases unique homes. Travel in comfort on our air-conditioned tour bus while enjoying a narrative entertainment by our friendly tour guides.

Tue, Mar 17
10:00 AM
ART VallARTa

Painting on Silk – 2 Day Workshop
  • Details: Paint your own silk scarf in this beginner-friendly workshop. Explore vibrant silk paints, experiment with original or abstract designs, and create a luminous, stained-glass–like piece of wearable art.

Tue, Mar 17
12:00 PM

ATV and RZR Jorullo Bridge Experience
  • Details: Whip down Jorullo Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in Latin America, on your own rugged ATV or RZR vehicle during this half-day excursion.

Tue, Mar 17
1:30 PM
Teatro Vallarta

Mayahuel Show and Tequila Tasting
  • Details: Embark on a journey through time while witnessing a captivating pre-Hispanic spectacle. Discover the never-before-told story of the Maguey goddess Mayahuel.

Tue, Mar 17
4:00 PM
PV T Dance (The Top Sky Bar)
FEATURED

PV T Dance
  • Details: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4–7 PM! Ages 18–80 welcome. Dance, connect, support Puerto Vallarta charities beachside.

Tue, Mar 17
5:00 PM
The Palm Cabaret & Bar

Freddie Mercury: The Man, The Voice, The Legend
  • Details: A highly energetic odyssey filled with nostalgic and intimate moments, featuring live singing, dazzling acrobatic dancers, mesmerizing lights, and iconic costumes.

Tue, Mar 17
5:00 PM
Coco Cabaret
FEATURED

Rock at the Opera (Tonny Kenneth)
  • Details: Rock at the Opera is not just a show; it’s an experience. Where thundering guitars meet soaring arias, and the raw power of rock collides with the melodic elegance of opera.

Tue, Mar 17
5:00 PM
La Catrina Cantina

Country Line Dancing
  • Details: Kick off your Tuesday with fun and rhythm at our Country Line Dancing. Great music, great moves, and an amazing vibe.

Tue, Mar 17
6:15 PM
Casita & Garden

From Maize to Mole, A Taste of Tradition
  • Details: Enjoy an intimate Supper Club with Chef Roman Ventura, featuring a multi-course menu celebrating Mexico’s vibrant culinary traditions, complete with a welcome drink, communal dining, and enchanting post-dinner entertainment.

Tue, Mar 17
6:30 PM
Vallarta Gay+ Community Center

Drawing Lessons for Beginners
  • Details: Give life to your creativity! Join our beginner-friendly drawing class every Tuesday at VGCC. No experience needed, just the desire to express yourself.

Tue, Mar 17
6:30 PM
Luna Lounge (Bucerias)

The Crazy Señoritas Drag Show “World Tour”
  • Details: Celebrate 15 fabulous years as the Crazy Señoritas take you on a wild, laughter-filled, musical world tour packed with stars, songs, and surprises!

Tue, Mar 17
7:00 PM
Centro Cultural Cuale

Las Diosas en Mí (The Goddesses Within Me)
  • Details: Interdisciplinary exhibition blending photography, performance, live music, and installation to explore contemporary feminine narratives inspired by Mexica ideology.

Tue, Mar 17
7:30 PM
Nacho Daddy
FEATURED

A Fundraiser For Angeloo!
  • Details: Please come out and support this young aspiring talent! Angeloo needs help for his trip to California for America's Got Talent.

Tue, Mar 17
7:30 PM
La Catrina Cantina

Bobbi / Victor Do Espirito
  • Details: The night heats up with Bobbi and The Others with Victor Do Espírito, bringing a country show full of energy and crowd connection.

Tue, Mar 17
9:00 PM
Coco Cabaret

Tina Burner – Boob Tube
  • Details: Tina Burner, award-winning drag entertainer, comedian, and singer from NYC nightlife, tours globally with her hit show BoobTube, after acclaim on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Tue, Mar 17
9:00 PM
La Catrina Cantina

Luis Villanueva: Open Mic
  • Details: End your Tuesday with Luis Villanueva, a country show featuring Open Mic, where music and talent take the stage together.

Wed, Mar 18
9:15 AM
The Sea Monkey

Home Tours from International Friendship Club
  • Details: Tour showcases unique homes. Travel in comfort on our air-conditioned tour bus while enjoying a narrative entertainment by our friendly tour guides.

Wed, Mar 18
9:30 AM

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
  • Details: Create your own personalized itinerary for sightseeing on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Includes tequila tasting, a lounger on Mangos Beach, and entry to a chocolate factory.

Wed, Mar 18
11:00 AM
Vallarta Gay+ Community Center

Group for Gay Dads
  • Details: A welcoming support group for gay dads to connect, share experiences, and build community.

Wed, Mar 18
11:00 AM
FEATURED

Award-Winning Downtown Vallarta Food Tour
  • Details: Explore Puerto Vallarta’s flavors on a half-day walking food tour, available most days, with tastings at 8–9 spots and expert local insights.

Wed, Mar 18
11:00 AM
Plaza Genovesa Vallarta

Vote From Abroad Help Center
  • Details: U.S. Citizens (including dual citizens) can vote while outside of the U.S. The trained and certified Voter Assistance Officers are available to help at our Vote from Abroad help Centers!

Wed, Mar 18
4:00 PM
Nacho Daddy

Colina Spay and Neuter Clinic Bingo
  • Details: Bingo fun begins at 4! Ten games for 300 pesos, great prizes, and all proceeds benefit a wonderful cause—support Colina Spay and Neuter Clinic.

Wed, Mar 18
5:00 PM
Coco Cabaret

Ada Vox: The Music In Me
  • Details: Ada Vox, the diva known as “The Voice of Drag”, is bringing her rafter shaking voice & masterful musical storytelling back to the Coco Cabaret!

Wed, Mar 18
5:00 PM
The Palm Cabaret & Bar

CabaRAGE: Jack Bartholet
  • Details: Acclaimed vocalist Jack Bartholet takes the stage with CabaRAGE, an intimate cabaret experience. One singer, one story, and a powerful night of song rooted in tradition.
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Wed, Mar 18
5:00 PM
La Catrina Cantina

Effie Passero
  • Details: Effie Passero, known for American Idol and Postmodern Jukebox, delivers an intimate, elegant show featuring powerful vocals and emotional performances. Enjoy a unique blend of pop, soul, and reimagined classics.

Wed, Mar 18
6:30 PM
La Catrina Cantina

Open Mic With Luis Villanueva
  • Details: Luis Villanueva, one of Vallarta's finest voices, will entertain you with his soulful voice and charismatic charm. Come sing at the Open Mic.

Wed, Mar 18
6:30 PM
Luna Lounge (Bucerias)

Freddy Mercury Tribute
  • Details: The Freddie Mercury tribute show is a high-energy spectacle featuring Queen’s greatest hits and capturing the charisma, theatricality, and vocal brilliance that made Mercury an icon.

Wed, Mar 18
7:00 PM
Coco Cabaret
FEATURED

Sam Smith Tribute
  • Details: Come join us for a night of amazing music as we pay tribute to the one and only Sam Smith!

Wed, Mar 18
7:00 PM
The Palm Cabaret & Bar

Kim Kuzma: Celebrating 20 Years
  • Details: Don’t Miss your chance. One very special evening celebrating 20 year’s of living, performing and loving Vallarta .

Wed, Mar 18
7:00 PM
Centro Cultural Cuale

Las Diosas en Mí (The Goddesses Within Me)
  • Details: Interdisciplinary exhibition blending photography, performance, live music, and installation to explore contemporary feminine narratives inspired by Mexica ideology.

Wed, Mar 18
7:30 PM
Nacho Daddy

Funk It! (Amy Armstrong)
  • Details: Warning: Side effects may include uncontrollable laughter, spontaneous dancing, and mild swooning.

Wed, Mar 18
8:00 PM
La Catrina Cantina

Angeloo – Musical Prodigy
  • Details: "Music prodigy in the making" , see and hear the birth of a star, performing Mozart, Whitney Houston, Etta James, Lady Gaga, Jackson 5, Adele, and Luis Miguel.

Wed, Mar 18
8:30 PM
La Catrina Cantina
FEATURED

Divas Night By: Mara Campas & Maria Pacheco
  • Details: Open Mic Night at La Catrina Cantina—everyone welcome! Sing or enjoy performances by Mara Campas and María Pacheco. Artists with shows receive a free cocktail.

Wed, Mar 18
9:00 PM
The Palm Cabaret & Bar

Evita Loca – Broadway Becomes Her
  • Details: Broadway Becomes Her stars the sensational Evita Loca! Prepare to be dazzled as this Broadway diva delivers powerhouse live vocals.

Thu, Mar 19
The Social Club
LOCAL PICK

Where Jazz Plays and Spirits Soar
  • Details: An upscale, vintage-inspired speakeasy with four rooms, two terraces, an outdoor bar, craft cocktails, dim lighting, and Elizabeth Taylor estate décor.

Thu, Mar 19
11:30 AM

Canopy Zipline Adventure
  • Details: This tour guides you through 11 different ziplines that vary in length, speed, and scenery, to give you the best birds-eye views of the sprawling rainforest.

Thu, Mar 19
12:30 PM
FEATURED

Whale and Dolphin Watching With a Biologist
  • Details: You'll see humpback whales up close, as well as dolphins, turtles, and giant mantas in their natural environment and participate in a research project to protect them.

Thu, Mar 19
4:00 PM
TUK TUK`S un sabor de Asia

Evening Social at TUK TUK un sabor de Asia
  • Details: Join our Evening Social at TUK TUK un sabor de Asia in Versalles, 4–6 p.m., for community updates, voting info, happy hour specials, and great Asian cuisine with fellow U.S. citizens in Vallarta.

Thu, Mar 19
4:00 PM
PV T Dance (The Top Sky Bar)
FEATURED

PV T Dance
  • Details: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4–7 PM! Ages 18–80 welcome. Dance, connect, support Puerto Vallarta charities beachside.

Thu, Mar 19
4:00 PM
Centro Cultural Cuale
FEATURED

Vallarta Cares Spring Fair
  • Details: Celebrate Mexico and community at Vallarta Cares Spring Fair—games, bouncy castle, face painting, food, music, raffle, and family fun!

Thu, Mar 19
5:00 PM
Vallarta Yacht Rentals

Gay Luxury Sunset Cruise
  • Details: Luxurious 3-hour gay sunset cruise aboard 48-foot yacht Escándalo with premium open bar, hors d’oeuvres, stunning bay views, and lively mingling.

Thu, Mar 19
5:00 PM
La Catrina Cantina

R&B and Soul: Line Dancing
  • Details: Join Cherese & Depris as they co-lead the line dancing session you didn’t know you needed! From the Electric Slide to the Wobble and everything in between

Thu, Mar 19
5:00 PM
Nacho Daddy
FEATURED

Paul Lions Pays Tribute to Eric Clapton
  • Details: Experience a powerful live tribute to Eric Clapton as Paul Lions and his band deliver classic hits from “Layla” to “Wonderful Tonight” and “Cocaine.”

Thu, Mar 19
5:30 PM
La Catrina Cantina

Soulful Mixer
  • Details: These melodies will blend the best of soul, R&B, and funk, creating a magical experience that will keep you dancing non-stop.

Puerto Vallarta, known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and lively arts scene, offers a diverse array of activities and entertainment year-round. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, there’s always something exciting happening in this coastal paradise. From bustling music venues to LGBTQ+ friendly events, here’s a look at what Puerto Vallarta has to offer.

Live Music and Shows

For music lovers, Puerto Vallarta’s entertainment scene is rich and varied. Many local and international artists perform live, ranging from jazz and rock to traditional Mexican and country music. Shows in Puerto Vallarta are not just limited to music; they often include theatrical productions, comedy shows, and cabaret acts, making for a well-rounded night out on the town.

Events for Everyone

Our Puerto Vallarta Calendar is packed with events for all interests. Cultural festivals, art exhibitions, and seasonal events provide unique experiences that appeal to both locals and visitors. Many visitors plan their trips around popular Puerto Vallarta events, such as Día de los Muertos celebrations, the annual Gourmet Festival, and Vallarta Pride, which showcases the city’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community.

Your Go-To Guide: Vallarta Calendar

To stay updated on everything happening in Puerto Vallarta, the Vallarta Calendar is an essential resource. It provides daily listings of activities, shows, and special events, making it easier than ever to plan your itinerary. From live music performances to holiday festivities and art shows, Vallarta Calendar ensures you won’t miss a beat in this bustling city.

Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or a vibrant nightlife, Puerto Vallarta has something to offer everyone.

Vallarta Calendar shares information submitted by businesses and venues. Event organizers are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of details, including any cancellations or reschedules. If you notice any inaccuracies, please contact us.