Event Dates
From: Thursday, November 19, 2026
To: Sunday, November 22, 2026
Leather Fever Puerto Vallarta brings together the international bear and leather community for four days of parties, pool events, and social gatherings across the city.
STUDS Bear & Leather Bar presents “Leather Fever Puerto Vallarta”, bringing together the international bear and leather community for four days of parties, pool events, and social gatherings across the city.
- Book your stay close to all the parties in the Romantic Zone. Stay in the Casa Nicole Boutique Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests featuring spacious suites and in an excellent location.
The Event
- Next Edition: Thursday, November 19, 2026 to Sunday, November 22, 2026.
- Get geared up, strapped up and ready for a weekend of hot music, hot men and hot fun in the Sun as Puerto Vallarta presents the annual leather weekend.
- Thursday starts at STUDS with a chance to meet the contestants and judges, followed by the Welcome Party.
- Friday moves to Casa Cúpula for a pool party and preliminary competition. The finalists are announced that evening before the Lust & Leather After Party at STUDS.
- Saturday starts with leather and fetish workshops. The finalists then take the runway at Coco’s Cabaret, where the 2026 winners are crowned.
- A celebration at STUDS follows the final. Sunday closes the weekend with a Winners Brunch at Amaria Villas.
- Check out out detailed Guide to Puerto Vallarta for an insider guide to the best places to party, dine, stay and play.
The Schedule
Time Event Venue Thursday 19th November 2026 – Contestant & Judge Welcome Day 3:00pm Welcome Day STUDS – Meet the contestants and judges ahead of the competition. 8:00pm Welcome Party STUDS – Opening party with contestants, judges and VIP guests. Friday 20th November 2026 – Pool Party & Preliminary Competition 2:00pm Pool Party Casa Cúpula. 3:00pm Preliminary Competition Casa Cúpula – Poolside competition, runway, performances and judging. 7:00pm Finalists Announced Meet the contestants moving on to the final round. Venue not stated on the schedule image. 9:00pm Lust & Leather After Party STUDS – Night party with the finalists. Saturday 21st November 2026 – Workshops & Fashion Show 1:00pm Leather & Fetish Workshops STUDS – Workshops focused on learning and connecting with the community. 4:00pm Show & Final Competition Coco’s Cabaret – Finalists take the runway and compete for the 2026 titles. 5:45pm Winners Announced Coco’s Cabaret – The new titleholders are crowned. 9:00pm Night Celebration STUDS – Celebrate with the new titleholders. Sunday 22nd November 2026 – Winners Brunch 10:00am-10:30am Brunch Transportation Arrive at STUDS during this window for transportation to the brunch. 11:00am Winners Brunch Amaria Villas – Closing celebration with the winners, judges, hosts and sponsors. The Competitions
- Leather Fever centres on three titles: Mr. Leather Vallarta, Mr. Kink Vallarta and the new Pup Vallarta category.
- The contestants meet the crowd on Thursday, compete in Friday’s poolside preliminary round and return for Saturday’s final.
- The new titleholders are announced at 5:45pm.
- Friday is a good day to see how the competition works. The pool party starts at 2pm at Casa Cúpula, with judging, runway appearances and performances from 3pm.
- If you want the full contest experience, plan for both Friday afternoon and Saturday’s final rather than attending only the late-night parties.
The Venues
- STUDS Bear & Leather Bar – The organiser’s bar on Basilio Badillo in Zona Romántica. It hosts Thursday’s welcome events, Friday’s after party, Saturday’s workshops and the night celebration. Return here on Sunday morning for transport to the brunch.
- Casa Cúpula – The setting for Friday’s pool party and preliminary competition. Its poolside layout lets you follow the runway and judging between drinks and time in the sun.
- Coco’s Cabaret – Saturday’s fashion show and competition final move to a performance setting, giving the contestants a stage for their last runway appearances and the crowning ceremony.
- Amaria Villas – The Sunday brunch venue. The program directs guests to arrive at STUDS between 10:00am and 10:30am for transportation.
Where to stay? Hotels Close to the parties.
Stay in Zona Romántica if you want STUDS, restaurants and the gay bars close to your hotel. Casa Cúpula and the other event venues call for a little extra travel, so leave time between the daytime program and the evening parties.
- Casa Nicole Boutique Hotel – A central boutique choice for nights around the Zona Romántica bars.
- Olas Altas Suites – Apartment-style accommodation handy for the beach and nightlife.
- ZonaZ Boutique Hotel – A smaller hotel option in the gay neighbourhood.
- Casa Cúpula – Stay at Friday’s pool party venue if that afternoon is a priority.
Apartments
- Most of Puerto Vallarta’s best condos and vacation rentals are in the Romantic Zone. Pier 57, Sail View and Pinnacle resorts offer some genuinely stunning apartments with luxury amenities, rooftop pools and sweeping views of the beach.
- Search for your apartment in Puerto Vallarta.
Resorts
- Those looking for 5-star accommodation or all-inclusive resorts should check out the Hotel Zone.
- The hotel zone is a 14-minute drive from the Romantic Zone. The Westin Resort Puerto Vallarta is rated “Fabulous” and has everything you need for a relaxing holiday.
Puerto Vallarta Hotels
We have chosen Hotels close to the gay bars that have high reviews,
Hacienda Alemana – Joint CoWorking Hotel – Shores Beach Hotel – Almar Resort
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Shores Beach Hotel is where our editors
stay when in Puerto Vallarta.
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Address: Callejón de la Igualdad 129, Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Amapas 380, Zona Romántica, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Malecón 400, Zona Romántica, Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Pino Suárez 583, Zona Romántica, Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Insurgentes 108, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: Olas Altas 439 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Rodolfo Gómez 157 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 341, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: IBasilio Badillo 330, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 254 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 257 Emiliano Zapata, Púlpito 14248380
Address: Venustiano Carranza 493, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 258, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Púlpito 142 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Ignacio L. Vallarta 228-Int. 14, Zona Romántica Puerto Vallarta,
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 263 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 247, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 361, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata
Address: Calle 1 Púlpito 115. Col. Emiliano Zapata, Amapas, 48380
Address: Basilio Badillo 258, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Francisca Rodríguez 136, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 315a, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 315b, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Manuel M. Diéguez 315c, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Calle Francisco I. Madero 388 Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: Basilio Badillo 329, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: Basilio Badillo 283, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 268A, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata
Address: Basilio Badillo 419, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Morelos 685, 48300 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Basilio Badillo 339 Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta
Address: Rodolfo Gomez 161, Puerto Vallarta
Address: Callejon de la Igualdad 214, Zona Romántica, Amapas, 48399
Address: Basilio Badillo 447, Zona Romántica, Puerto
Address: Amapas #380, Colonia Amapas, Playa Los Muertos, 48380
Address: Malecón 1, Playa Los Muertos, Col. Amapas, 48399
Address: Malecón 177, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: Insurgentes, Basilio Badillo 330-B, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: Malecón 4, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 312 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 316, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Morelos 101 Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Olas Altas 508, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: C. Fco. I. Madero 289, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: Olas Altas 443, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Ignacio L Vallarta #237, Puerto
Address: Basilio Badillo 447a, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Basilio Badillo & Insurgentes 339, Basilio Badillo 339,
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