Event Dates
From: Sunday, October 25, 2026
To: Monday, November 2, 2026
Gay Puerto Vallarta Halloween is a weekend of costumes, parties and processions, a mix of culture and hedonism.
Pack your costumes boys, the Halloween Weekend in Gay Puerto Vallarta is an affair not to be missed.
- Visiting for Halloween? Check out these top hotels in the Romantic zone close to the parade and parties! Stay at the Hotel Amaca (adults only) Charming hotel, great location, large rooms and friendly staff.
Halloween in Puerto Vallarta
- Next Edition: Sunday, October 25, 2026 to Monday, November 2, 2026
- Over the past decade Halloween has become one of the more popular festivals in Puerto Vallarta.
- Here they celebrate “El Dia de Brujas” The Witches Day. Expect Halloween parties and lots of elaborate costumes!
- The Halloween weekend is celebrated over a series of days, normal from October 31st to November the 3rd and include The Day of the Dead Festival. The history of the event dates back to the time of the Aztecs.
- Events include with beachfront pool parties, international circuit DJs, outrageous costume competitions and packed gay bars.
- Once Halloween night is over, the city transforms for Día de Muertos, with giant Catrinas, candlelit altars, traditional processions and celebrations along the Malecón.
- Our readers love Casa Isabel, a 4 Star boutique hotel, large rooms and beach views. 700 metres from the centre.
The Schedule
Date & Time Event Venue Sunday 25th October – Monday 2nd November 2026 Throughout the week Halloween & Día de Muertos Celebrations Puerto Vallarta – Halloween parties build throughout the week before the city moves into its traditional Día de Muertos celebrations. Wednesday 28th October 2026 12:00-19:00 Stoplight Masquerade Flamboyant Ventures – Colour-coded masquerade pool party with DJs, dancers and drag entertainment. Check organiser for final venue. Thursday 29th October 2026 12:00-19:00 Vampires’ Day Off Flamboyant Ventures – Black-and-red masquerade pool party. Check organiser for final venue. Evening Día de los Muertos Dinner & Show Pool Club PV, Casa Cupula – Mexican dinner and entertainment inspired by Día de Muertos. Friday 30th October 2026 From 11:00 Mantamar Halloween Pool Party Mantamar Beach Club – Opening day of the three-day Halloween circuit pool-party programme. 12:00-19:00 Ghosts Get Wet Flamboyant Ventures – White Masquerade pool party with DJs and performers. Check organiser for final venue. Daytime TEMPTATION Pool Party Pool Club PV, Casa Cupula – Men-only pool party with music and entertainment. 21:00 Día de Muertos Concert Iglesia María Reina de la Paz, Marina Vallarta – Choral and orchestral concert. Night Industry & WPPV Halloween Weekend Industry Nightclub – Opening night with international DJs, dancers and the Halloween circuit crowd. Saturday 31st October 2026 – Halloween From 11:00 Mantamar Halloween Pool Party Mantamar Beach Club – Halloween Day pool party with guest DJs overlooking Los Muertos Beach. 12:00-19:00 Skeletons in Paradise Flamboyant Ventures – Día de Muertos-inspired masquerade pool party. Check organiser for final venue. Afternoon NKD Halloween Costume Party Pool Club PV, Casa Cupula – Clothing-optional party hosted by Alan Cabrera, with DJs and costume prizes. Throughout the day Festival de las Almas Opens Malecón and El Centro – Monumental Catrinas, altars, decorated skulls, floral installations and cultural performances. 19:00-23:00 Around the Block Halloween Costume Contest Anonimo, One Six One, The Swedes & Blondies – Bar crawl and costume competition with MXN 10,000 in prizes. Final judging at One Six One at 23:00. From 19:30 Nacho Daddy Halloween Bash Nacho Daddy – Halloween and anniversary party with live music, DJ and costume prizes. Evening La Noche Costume Party La Noche – Rooftop Halloween party with drag, go-go dancers, DJs and a costume contest. Evening The Tryst Halloween The Tryst – Rooftop Halloween show, cocktails and costume competition. Night CC Slaughters Halloween Party & Costume Contest CC Slaughters – Halloween show with the Delta Queens and resident performers, followed by the costume contest. Night Industry & WPPV Halloween Party Industry Nightclub – Main Saturday-night circuit event of the Halloween weekend. Sunday 1st November 2026 – Día de Muertos From 11:00 Mantamar Halloween Pool Party Mantamar Beach Club – Final day of the Halloween pool-party weekend. 11:00-14:00 Big Gay Drag Brunch Casa Cupula – Sunday brunch with drag entertainment. Afternoon & Evening Día de Muertos Celebrations Malecón & El Centro – Altars, giant decorated skulls, Catrinas, cultural events and waterfront installations. Night Industry & WPPV Halloween Closing Party Industry Nightclub – Closing night of the three-day Halloween circuit programme. Monday 2nd November 2026 – Día de Muertos Daytime Cemetery Celebrations 5 de Diciembre Cemetery – Flowers, food stalls, pan de muerto, family gatherings and live mariachi music. 17:00 Día de Muertos Parade 5 de Diciembre Cemetery to Los Muertos Pier – Catrinas, music and procession through El Centro, finishing at Los Muertos Pier with fireworks and a show. Around the Block Halloween Costume Contest
- Date: Saturday 31st October 2026. Time: 19:00-23:00.
- Around the Block brings together four popular bars for a neighbourhood-wide Halloween costume competition.
- Location: Zona Romántica. Prize Fund: MXN 10,000.
- Final Judging: One Six One at 23:00.
- Visit Anonimo, One Six One, The Swedes and Blondies to see the costumes, enjoy cocktails and join the party.
- Costumes range from elaborate Catrinas and horror characters to the barely dressed.
- Arrive early if you want to visit all four venues before the judging.
Industry and WPPV Halloween Weekend
- Oct 30th to Nov 1st – Industry Party Puerto Vallarta Halloween – Industry Night club brings the hottest DJs to Puerto Vallarta.
- The club features a large dance floor, powerful sound system, elevated performance areas and elaborate lighting.
- Expect shirtless dancers, late-night sets and a packed floor during the main Saturday celebration.
Mantamar Halloween Pool Parties
- Oct 30th to Nov 1st – Enjoy spooky poolside parties throughout the celebrations with the sexiest guys in Puerto Vallarta as the Mantamar hosts a weekend of Halloween circuit pool parties with guest DJs, each day from 11 am.
- The club’s large swimming pool faces Banderas Bay, with loungers, VIP areas, bars and direct access to Los Muertos Beach.
Flamboyant Ventures Halloween Pool Parties
Flamboyant Ventures presents four themed afternoon events from Wednesday 28th to Saturday 31st October.
- Stoplight Masquerade – Wednesday 28th October. Wear green, yellow or red swimwear to indicate your relationship status.
- Vampires’ Day Off – Thursday 29th October. A black-and-red masquerade with DJs, dancers and Halloween costumes.
- Ghosts Get Wet – Friday 30th October. An all-white pool party with masks, performers and dance music.
- Skeletons in Paradise – Saturday 31st October. A colourful Día de Muertos-inspired finale with floral costumes and skeleton designs.
Halloween at Casa Cupula
Casa Cupula adds several special events at Pool Club PV, its gay pool club in the hills above Zona Romántica.
- Thursday 29th October – Día de los Muertos Dinner & Show, combining Mexican dining with drag entertainment.
- Friday 30th October – TEMPTATION, a men-only pool party.
- Saturday 31st October – NKD Halloween Costume Party, a clothing-optional afternoon event hosted by Alan Cabrera, with DJs and costume prizes.
- Sunday 1st November – Big Gay Drag Brunch, from 11:00 to 14:00.
CC Slaughter’s Halloween Party Costume Contest
- Oct 31st – Everyone’s favourite dance bar in Puerto Vallarta, CC Slaughter’s Halloween Party Costume Contest features a 1st 2nd and 3rd cash prize. The bar will host a special Show with guest drag acts.
Other Events
- La Noche Costume Party: Rooftop drag, go-gos, DJs and a packed costume contest till late.
- Nacho Daddy Halloween Bash: Anniversary blowout with live music, DJ, and big costume prizes from 7:30pm.
- The Tryst: Rooftop shows, cocktails, and a costume prizes.
Festival de las Almas – Día de Muertos
- Dates: Saturday 31st October to Monday 2nd November 2026.
- Location: Malecón, Historic Downtown and surrounding cultural spaces.
- Admission: Free public celebrations.
- Puerto Vallarta’s Festival de las Almas brings together traditional Día de Muertos ceremonies, music, art installations and cultural performances.
- Expect mariachi music, tribute performances, cultural exhibitions and traditional Mexican food throughout the festival.
Date & Time Event Venue Saturday 31st October to Monday 2nd November 2026 Throughout the festival Monumental Catrina Malecón Lighthouse Plaza. The city’s enormous Catrina sculpture, decorated with ocean-inspired artwork, including whales, manta rays and flowers. Throughout the festival La Orilla de las Ánimas Malecón. Marigold displays, traditional altars, Catrinas, live music and offerings overlooking the Pacific. Evenings Las Pangas de Luz Malecón. Traditional fishing boats covered in flowers and illuminated after dark, honouring local fishing communities. Daily at sunset La Hora Dorada de las Ánimas Malecón waterfront. A candle-lighting ritual marking the transition from day to night, with views across Banderas Bay. Times TBA El Último Umbral & Faro de las Ánimas Los Muertos Pier. A pathway of flowers and lights leading to an illuminated installation at the end of the pier. Surprise performances Voces desde el Balcón Historic Downtown. Short musical performances lasting 5 to 10 minutes from balconies overlooking the streets. Times TBA El Jardín de los Susurros Cuale Island. An immersive garden installation with candlelight, copal incense, shadows and traditional Mexican storytelling. The Giant Catrina
- Puerto Vallarta’s monumental Catrina has become the centrepiece of its Día de Muertos celebrations.
- The city has received Guinness World Records recognition for the world’s tallest Calavera Catrina, with previous installations reaching more than 23 metres.
- Each year the figure receives a new outfit and decorative theme. The unveiling traditionally accompanies the inauguration of the public altars along the Malecón.
- Large decorated skulls, floral installations and candles transform the waterfront into an open-air exhibition.
- La Calavera Catrina represents an elegantly dressed female skeleton and has become one of Mexico’s most recognisable symbols of Día de Muertos.
- Stay close to the Halloween festivities at the Joint Boutique Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests, just a short walk from the celebrations in the heart of the old town.
Día de Muertos Parade
- Date: Monday 2nd November 2026. Departure: 17:00.
- Starting Point: Colonia 5 de Diciembre Cemetery.
- Route: Through El Centro towards Los Muertos Pier.
- Finale: Fireworks and entertainment at the waterfront.
- The Día de Muertos parade is one of the most impressive events of the weekend.
- Thousands of residents and visitors dress as Catrinas and Catrines, wearing elaborate skull makeup, embroidered costumes and dramatic hats.
- The procession travels through the city accompanied by musicians and performers before reaching the waterfront.
- For a less crowded view, head towards the cemetery at the start of the route.
- The Malecón offers a more festive atmosphere as the parade approaches its finale.
November 2nd – Cemetery Celebrations
- Día de Muertos concludes with traditional visits to the city’s cemeteries, where families honour deceased relatives with flowers, candles, photographs and offerings.
- The cemetery in Colonia 5 de Diciembre becomes a focal point of the celebrations.
- Surrounding streets fill with vendors selling cempasúchil marigolds, Mexican antojitos, pan de muerto and other traditional food.
- Mariachi musicians perform as families gather to remember loved ones.
- Visitors are welcome to observe respectfully. These traditions are an important part of Mexican family and cultural life.
Where to Stay in Puerto Vallarta
Stay in the Zona Romántica, the heart of Puerto Vallarta’s gay scene, where Halloween celebrations spill into the streets around Olas Altas and Lázaro Cárdenas. You’ll be within walking distance of the gay bars, costume parties and Los Muertos Beach.
- Hotel Posada de Roger – A traditional Mexican-style hotel on Basilio Badillo in the heart of Zona Romántica. Features a leafy courtyard, outdoor swimming pool and individually decorated rooms. An excellent location, just steps from the neighbourhood’s gay bars, restaurants and a short walk from Los Muertos Beach.
- Hotel Casa Doña Susana by Los Arcos – An adults-only boutique hotel in the heart of Zona Romántica, featuring traditional Mexican interiors, a rooftop swimming pool and comfortable rooms. An excellent base, with the gay bars, restaurants and Los Muertos Beach all within walking distance
- Shores Beach Hotel – A beachfront condominium-style property with spacious accommodation, kitchens and easy access to Los Muertos Beach. Perfect for groups staying for several nights.
- Almar Resort – Our top choice for a gay Halloween getaway. This luxury LGBTQ+-focused resort features ocean-view suites, pools and access to the popular Mantamar Beach Club, with the Zona Romántica nightlife a short walk away.
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