Sea of Gifts Christmas Festival in Puerto Vallarta

The Christmas spirit is set to return to Puerto Vallarta as festive decorations begin to appear across downtown and the Zona Romántica, marking the approach of the holiday season.

The Municipal Government of Puerto Vallarta, led by Mayor Luis Munguía, has announced the upcoming “Sea of Gifts” Christmas Festival, a celebration aimed at bringing together local families and visitors through a diverse program of seasonal activities. The festival is scheduled to take place from December 18, 2025, to January 1, 2026, at various locations throughout the city.

Grand Opening Planned at Los Muertos Pier

The festival will officially begin on December 18 with one of the most anticipated events of the season: the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree at the iconic Los Muertos Pier.

Here is a list of planned activities, their time, and location:

December 18
🎄 6 PM: Tree Lighting (Los Muertos Pier)
🎉 6 PM: Surprise DJ (Los Muertos Pier)
🎁 6 PM: Toy Collection Begins – DIF (Los Muertos Pier)

December 19
🎉 6 PM: DJs (Los Muertos Pier)
🎄 7 PM: Saxophone Performance (Los Muertos Pier)

December 20
🎉 6 PM: DJs (Los Muertos Pier)
🎄 7 PM: Christmas Movie (Parque Hidalgo)

December 21
🎉 6 PM: DJs (Los Muertos Pier)
🎄 7 PM: Christmas Movie (Parque Hidalgo)

December 22
🎉 6 PM: DJs (Los Muertos Pier)
🎄 7 PM: Saxophone Performance (Los Arcos del Malecón)
🎅 7 PM: Christmas Show (Hidalgo Park)
🎄 6 PM: Bolero Performance (Lázaro Cárdenas Park)

December 23
🎉 6 PM: DJ’s (Los Muertos Pier)
🎄 7 PM: Saxophone Performance (Los Arcos del Malecón)
🎅 7 PM: Christmas Show (Parque Hidalgo)
🎄 7 PM: Carols / Villancicos (Lázaro Cárdenas Park)

December 24
🎉 6 PM: DJs (Los Muertos Pier)
🎄 6 PM: Saxophone Performance (Los Arcos del Malecón)

December 25
🎉 6 PM: DJs (Los Muertos Pier)
🎄 6 PM: Carols / Villancicos (Los Arcos del Malecón)
🎅 7 PM: Duo Ixchel (Lázaro Cárdenas Park)
🎄 7 PM: Christmas Show (Hidalgo Park)

December 26
🎉 6 PM: DJs (Los Muertos Pier)
🎅 7 PM: Christmas Show (Hidalgo Park)
🎄 7:30 PM: Xilitla Folkloric Group (Lázaro Cárdenas Park)
🎉 8 PM: Banda Khaoz – Rock (Los Arcos del Malecón)

December 27
🎉 6 PM: DJs (Los Muertos Pier)
🎄 7 PM: Saxophone Performance (Hidalgo Park)
🎄 7 PM: Cache Group (Lázaro Cárdenas Park)
🎉 8 PM: Los Barrios Band – Rock (Los Arcos del Malecón)

December 28
🎉 6 PM: DJs (Los Muertos Pier)
🎄 6 PM: El Diamante – Traditional Mexican Music (Lázaro Cárdenas Park)
🎄 7 PM: Saxophone Performance (Hidalgo Park)
🎉 8 PM: Morfina – Rock (Los Arcos del Malecón)

December 29
🎉 6 PM: DJs (Los Muertos Pier)
🎄 6 PM: Boleros (Lázaro Cárdenas Park)
🎅 7 PM: Duo Ixchel (Hidalgo Park)
🎉 8 PM: Bradicardia – Rock (Los Arcos del Malecón)

December 30
🎉 6 PM: DJs (Los Muertos Pier)
🎄 7 PM: Cache Group (Lázaro Cárdenas Park)
🎅 7 PM: Duo Ixchel (Hidalgo Park)
🎉 8 PM: Cerazus – Rock (Los Arcos del Malecón)

December 31 – New Year’s Festival
🎉 8 PM: New Year’s Festival featuring Mariachi, Cumbia & The Blaze (El Malecón)

January 1
🎉 12 PM: First Sunset Festival (Playa Palmares)

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