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June 19–21, 2026 | All times local, Puerto Vallarta
This weekend has two personalities. On one side, Puerto Vallarta gets a bigger, more public weekend with free Fan Zone concerts, World Cup energy, and a Sunday morning race on the Malecón. On the other hand, the better local picks are still happening in smaller rooms: live blues at Nacho Daddy, drag at Chachalaca, music at Awaysis, mariachi at Hacienda San Angel, and Sunday trivia along the river.
A few events overlap, especially Friday and Saturday night. If you want music without spending much, Friday is the strongest night. If you want a date-night feel, Saturday gives you Raúl Di Blasio at Teatro Vallarta or a mariachi dinner at Hacienda San Angel. Sunday is best for brunch, pool, trivia, or a softer landing after a late weekend.
Conversational Spanish Class
Venue: ART VallARTa
Address: Pilitas 213, Amapas, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 11:00 AM
Planning note: A daytime option for readers who want something useful and low-key before the weekend turns into music and nightlife. Listed price starts at MX$310.
Game On! With Christian! Name That Tune
Venue: La Catrina Cantina
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 315B, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 4:30 PM registration; games begin at 5:00 PM
Planning note: Better for friends than a quiet date. Entry is listed at MX$200 per player, with teams of up to four.
RISE – Live at Sunset with Diego Guerrero
Venue: Los Palmares Condominiums
Address: Carretera a Barra de Navidad km 6.5, Zona Hotelera, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 7:00 PM
Planning note: A higher-priced evening, listed from MX$1,000, with proceeds supporting the children of RISE. This is the more intentional Friday choice if you want music, food, wine, and a cause.
Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana with Scenic Views
Venue: Hacienda San Angel
Address: Calle Miramar 336, El Centro, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 7:30 PM
Planning note: This is the strongest Friday date-night pick. The mariachi performance runs around dinner time, so plan it as a full evening rather than a quick stop.
Vibra Jalisco Fan Zone Puerto Vallarta: Julieta Venegas
Venue: Vibra Jalisco Puerto Vallarta Fan Zone / Domósfera Vallarta
Address: North Hotel Zone, next to Sheraton Buganvilias and across from the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Complex
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 9:00 PM
Planning note: Free admission and likely one of the busiest public events of the weekend. Arrive early if you want a good spot.
Texas Embassy Blues Band
Venue: Nacho Daddy
Address: Basilio Badillo 287, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 8:30 PM
Planning note: A solid no-cover option for live music in Old Town. This pairs well with dinner nearby before heading upstairs for the show.
Join the Chacha Queens
Venue: Chachalaca Bar
Address: Francisca Rodríguez 136, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 9:00 PM
Planning note: A no-cover drag option in the Romantic Zone. Good if you want the night to feel local, casual, and easy to extend.
Stella Rosas: Latin Rhythms
Venue: La Catrina Cantina
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 315B, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 10:00 PM
Planning note: No cover. This is a late-night salsa, cumbia, and Latin rhythm option after dinner or after another show.
Rami • Sébastien Léger • Joaquin Estrada
Venue: Majahuitas Beach Party
Address: Playa Majahuitas S/N, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 1:30 PM
Planning note: This is the bigger spend and the most involved plan of the weekend. General access is listed at MX$1,000, ages 18+, with optional boat transportation from Puerto Vallarta.
R&B and Soul: Line Dancing
Venue: La Catrina Cantina
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 315B, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 5:00 PM
Planning note: Free and early enough to use as a warm-up before dinner or a later show.
Live Music: Diego Guerrero
Venue: Awaysis Rio Bar
Address: Rivera del Río 166, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 7:00–9:00 PM
Planning note: Awaysis is a good pick if you want live music without committing to a ticketed theater night.
Bachata Dance Lessons
Venue: La Catrina Cantina
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 315B, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 7:00 PM
Planning note: No cover. Good for couples or friends who want to try dancing without making the whole night about it.
Salsa Dance Lessons
Venue: La Catrina Cantina
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 315B, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 8:00 PM
Planning note: No cover. This follows the bachata lesson, so the two can be paired if you want a full dance-night starter.
Mariachi Alegría with Scenic Views
Venue: Hacienda San Angel
Address: Calle Miramar 336, El Centro, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 7:30 PM
Planning note: A polished, slower-paced Saturday option. Best for couples, visitors, or anyone who wants music with dinner rather than a standing-room concert.
Vibra Jalisco Fan Zone Puerto Vallarta: The Criminal Sounds
Venue: Vibra Jalisco Puerto Vallarta Fan Zone / Domósfera Vallarta
Address: North Hotel Zone, next to Sheraton Buganvilias and across from the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Complex
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 8:00 PM
Planning note: Free admission. This conflicts with the start of several smaller venue shows, so choose this if you want a bigger public crowd and beach-side Fan Zone atmosphere.
Raúl Di Blasio: The Piano of the Americas
Venue: Teatro Vallarta
Address: Uruguay 184, 5 de Diciembre, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 9:00 PM
Planning note: A better fit for readers looking for a seated concert and a more traditional night out. Buy tickets ahead if this is your main Saturday plan.
Late Night DJ STRK
Venue: El Soñador
Address: Ignacio L. Vallarta 229, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 10:00 PM
Planning note: No cover. A simple late option after dinner, dance lessons, or the Fan Zone.
Carrera Reto 246 InterledsPV
Venue: Malecón boardwalk and Downtown Puerto Vallarta
Address: Start listed on the Malecón; registration information also listed at InterledsPV, Francisco Villa 692-A, Olímpica, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Sunday, June 21, 7:00 AM
Planning note: Registration is listed at MX$500, with a minimum age of 15. Even if you are not running, expect early activity around the Malecón.
Big Gay Drag Brunch
Venue: Pool Club at Casa Cupula
Address: Callejón de la Igualdad 133, Amapas, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Sunday, June 21, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Planning note: Listed admission is about US$50 or MX$900. This is a planned brunch-and-show option, not a casual drop-in.
Sunday Pool Party The Tryst
Venue: The Tryst Puerto Vallarta
Address: Púlpito 138, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Sunday, June 21, 1:00–7:00 PM
Planning note: A daytime LGBTQ pool party option with DJs. Better for readers who want Sunday to feel social instead of quiet.
Sundays Fundays
Venue: La Catrina Cantina
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 315B, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Sunday, June 21, 4:30 PM
Planning note: No cover. A lighter Sunday option if brunch or the pool party is too much of a commitment.
Folclor | Ballet Caboalegre
Venue: La Catrina Cantina
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 315B, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Sunday, June 21, 7:00 PM
Planning note: No cover. Listed as a fundraiser supporting a youth dance troupe, making it one of the more community-minded Sunday options.
Smart-Ass Trivia @ Awaysis Rio Bar
Venue: Awaysis Rio Bar
Address: Rivera del Río 166, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Sunday, June 21, 7:00–10:00 PM
Planning note: Teams can have up to six players, and solo players can be matched up. A good Sunday choice if you want to go out without making it a late club night.
Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana with Scenic Views
Venue: Hacienda San Angel
Address: Calle Miramar 336, El Centro, Puerto Vallarta
Date and time: Sunday, June 21, 7:30 PM
Planning note: If Saturday is too crowded or you want a calmer end to the weekend, this is the best Sunday dinner-and-music option.
Best free public event:
Vibra Jalisco Fan Zone Puerto Vallarta: Julieta Venegas — Vibra Jalisco Puerto Vallarta Fan Zone / Domósfera Vallarta, North Hotel Zone next to Sheraton Buganvilias and across from Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Complex, Friday, June 19, 9:00 PM.
Best romantic night:
Raúl Di Blasio: The Piano of the Americas — Teatro Vallarta, Uruguay 184, 5 de Diciembre, Puerto Vallarta, Saturday, June 20, 9:00 PM.
Mariachi Alegría with Scenic Views — Hacienda San Angel, Calle Miramar 336, El Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Saturday, June 20, 7:30 PM.
Best LGBTQ daytime plan:
Big Gay Drag Brunch — Pool Club at Casa Cupula, Callejón de la Igualdad 133, Amapas, Puerto Vallarta, Sunday, June 21, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM.
Sunday Pool Party The Tryst — The Tryst Puerto Vallarta, Púlpito 138, Puerto Vallarta, Sunday, June 21, 1:00–7:00 PM.
Best no-cover live music:
Texas Embassy Blues Band — Nacho Daddy, Basilio Badillo 287, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, Friday, June 19, 8:30 PM.
Live Music: Diego Guerrero — Awaysis Rio Bar, Rivera del Río 166, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, Saturday, June 20, 7:00–9:00 PM.
Best plan with friends:
Game On! With Christian! Name That Tune — La Catrina Cantina, Lázaro Cárdenas 315B, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, Friday, June 19, 4:30 PM.
Smart-Ass Trivia @ Awaysis Rio Bar — Awaysis Rio Bar, Rivera del Río 166, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, Sunday, June 21, 7:00–10:00 PM.
Best community-minded pick:
RISE – Live at Sunset with Diego Guerrero — Los Palmares Condominiums, Carretera a Barra de Navidad km 6.5, Zona Hotelera, Puerto Vallarta, Friday, June 19, 7:00 PM.
Folclor | Ballet Caboalegre — La Catrina Cantina, Lázaro Cárdenas 315B, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, Sunday, June 21, 7:00 PM.
Best family-friendly public option:
Vibra Jalisco Fan Zone Puerto Vallarta — North Hotel Zone, next to Sheraton Buganvilias and across from Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Complex, open throughout the weekend, with free public programming, World Cup broadcasts, food stands, and evening concerts. For a specific family-friendly anchor, use Vibra Jalisco Fan Zone Puerto Vallarta: Julieta Venegas, Friday, June 19, 9:00 PM, or Vibra Jalisco Fan Zone Puerto Vallarta: The Criminal Sounds, Saturday, June 20, 8:00 PM.
All times are local to Puerto Vallarta. Outdoor and large public events can shift due to weather, crowd control, or changes in organizers, so confirm before leaving.
For Friday night, Julieta Venegas at the Fan Zone overlaps with Texas Embassy Blues Band and Chacha Queens, plus later dance options in the Romantic Zone. Pick the Fan Zone if you want a public concert. Stay in Old Town if you want to move between smaller venues.
For Saturday, the biggest conflict is between Raúl Di Blasio at Teatro Vallarta, The Criminal Sounds at the Fan Zone, and the smaller dance/live music options around La Catrina, Awaysis, and El Soñador. The theater is the seated choice. The Fan Zone is the free crowd choice. The Romantic Zone is the flexible choice.
For Sunday, the day starts early with the InterledsPV race and turns into brunch, pool parties, drag, community dance, trivia, and mariachi. It is the easiest day to build a plan without rushing.
That is the weekend: a little beach, a little theater, a little drag, a little mariachi, and enough free music to make staying home feel like the wrong choice. As always, check directly with the venue before heading out, especially for ticketed events, outdoor programming, and anything weather-dependent.