Visitors to Puerto Vallarta over the next couple of months will find plenty to do and see for the holiday season. Here’s a look at some of the exciting events on tap.
• Foodies will love the city’s Festival Gourmet International, scheduled for November 12-22, 2026. This, the 31st annual edition of the festival, will feature more than 60 guest chefs across 30 extraordinary restaurants. There will be more than a dozen exclusive events, each with special menus focused on exceptional dining. Plus, guests will get to sample some of the best Mexican and international wines from more than 20 wineries.
• Burn off some of those calories at the Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon, scheduled for December 6 along a lovely coastal route. There will be both 21k and 5k distances.
Puerto Vallarta's Los Muertos Pier at nighttime.
• The 70th International Marlin & Tuna Fishing Tournament, which will be held November 11-14, is a signature event known as the local’s tournament. There are divisions dedicated to marlin, tuna, sailfish, and dorado, as well as awards for outstanding boat crews.
• From November 13-15, the 25th Vista Vallarta Golf Club Anniversary Tournament is comprised of two tournaments held on courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf. Playing on these championship courses provides incredible vistas of Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madre foothills. Portions of the fees benefit a local pediatric cancer charity.
• Come for the Muyguud International Contemporary Air Fair, which will be held from November 19-22 at the 5 de Diciembre district, which is located mere blocks from Camarones Beach. This is a curated boutique art fair with more than 70 global artists. Visitors can see artists from Mexico, the United States, Romania, France, Spain, Columbia, and Cuba. This is the second annual fair. Admission is free, with the exhibits open each day from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Puerto Vallarta culture is everywhere.
• From November 20-22, Yelapa: The Gathering 2026 will be held in the small coastal town of Yelapa, just south of Puerto Vallarta. Here, world class music from internationally known DJs is presented in a secluded tropical setting. This boutique festival, now in its fifth year, will feature electronic music performances with eco-conscious living and wellness.
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