What’s on in Puerto Vallarta this May?

May successful Puerto Vallarta is heating up — not conscionable with that looming summertime humidity, but with a calendar packed afloat of creation exhibitions, taste festivals and LGBTQ+ Pride events.

Whether you’re a section oregon a visitor, there’s nary shortage of things to bash successful Mexico’s Pacific playground this month. Here’s your go-to usher for what’s happening successful Puerto Vallarta this May.

‘Impressions’ by Joaquin Bolivar Thomas

Don’t miss “Impressions,” a solo accumulation of collagraph prints by Cuban-born creator Joaquin Bolivar Thomas astatine Art VallARTa. The amusement opens with a reception connected May 9, offering a accidental to conscionable the creator and acquisition his textured, emotive works.

Date: May 9 done June 28
Location: Art VallARTa, Pilitas 213, Zona Romántica, Amapas
Cost: Entry is free

Tijuana-based superstars Grupo Firme, who successful 2022 packed Mexico City’s Zócalo with grounds crowds, are 1 of the headliners astatine Festival Fiestas de Mayo Puerto Vallarta, which runs May 16-June 1. (Cuartoscuro)

Festival Fiestas de Mayo Puerto Vallarta

One of Puerto Vallarta’s biggest yearly celebrations is back. Fiestas de Mayo brings apical acts from the determination Mexican euphony country to the Explanada Vallarta Arena. Expect carnival rides, trade vendors, sporting events and nutrient stalls featuring classical Jalisco fare; deliberation tacos al pastor, birria, tejuino and tequila. Touring Mexican superstars Grupo Firme are among the headliners.

Date: May 16 done June 1
Location: Explanada Vallarta Arena, Av. México 639
Cost: Ticket prices alteration by concert

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March Against Homophobia

Join the assemblage successful a almighty objection of solidarity and inclusion during the Marcha contra la Homofobia. This event, commemorating International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, brings unneurotic activists and allies to basal against favoritism and observe the diverseness of Puerto Vallarta.

Date: May 17 astatine 6 p.m.
Location: Starting astatine Municipal Stadium
Cost: Free

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Vallarta Pride 2025

Puerto Vallarta’s world-renowned LGBTQ+ Pride solemnisation returns with the taxable “Revolution: The Future Has No Gender.” Events volition see the vibrant Pride Parade, excavation parties, resistance performances, beachside celebrations and more. More details coming here soon.

Date: May 17 done 25
Location: Various locations passim Puerto Vallarta
Cost: Varies by event

Part of Vallarta Pride 2025’s festivities, the Red Gala volition diagnostic a showing of “Happy Together,” the acclaimed 1997 movie astir a mates taking a abrogation successful Argentina. (Seewoo Film Company)

Red Gala

Held astatine the chic Almar Resort, the Red Gala is simply a stylish evening of film, manner and philanthropy. The nighttime includes a screening of Happy Together, a red-themed formal codification and honors for HIV/AIDS consciousness activists.

Date: May 18
Location: Almar Resort, Amapas 380, Zona Romántica
Cost: Donations commencement astatine 100 pesos

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PV Pride Pet Parade

Because Pride is amended with pets. Dress your canine successful their astir fabulous outfit and caput to Parque Lázaro Cárdenas for unrecorded music, raffles and a costume contest. Local favored businesses volition beryllium showcasing their products, too.

Date: May 19
Location: Parque Lázaro Cárdenas
Cost: Free

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Puerto Vallarta Lesbian Pride 2025

This five-day celebration for LGBTQ+ women offers everything from formation parties and themed mixers to assemblage events astatine the all-inclusive Hilton Vallarta Riviera Resort.

Date: May 21–26
Location: Hilton Vallarta Riviera Resort
Cost: VIP Packages sold out, but nationalist events are inactive unfastened for registration.

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Bear Pride 2025

Bearadise® Bear Pride returns with signature events similar the Bearwatch Beach Party astatine Las Caletitas, excavation parties and a Pride Parade enactment bus. It’s a solemnisation of assemblage positivity, brotherhood and burl.

Date: May 21 done 25
Location: Various, including Las Caletitas and the Parade route
Cost: Varies by event; enactment autobus is constricted to 30 spots

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Jungle Jiggle Party

Adventure meets Pride successful this jungle bash hosted by CurielXperience. Hike to a waterfall, creation nether the trees, sip margaritas from the unfastened barroom and chow down astatine the taco bar— each portion zip-lining and playing chaotic enactment games.

Date: May 21
Location: El Nogalito Eco Adventure (meet astatine Parque Lázaro Cárdenas)
Cost: 2,500 pesos; includes transport, drinks and food