October paints an exciting events picture for residents and visitors of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, one of Mexico’s tourist hotspots and premier expat destinations.
Included on the upcoming events calendar are highlights such as a museum exhibition showcasing Mexico’s maritime history, a PGA golf tournament, a performance from an internationally known pop star, and a one-of-a-kind eco-friendly competition at sea.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Floating billboards, restaurant closures and a key resignation
Our list covers everything from last-minute plans this weekend to big events that will require you to plan ahead before tickets run out.
Here’s a curated list of exciting upcoming events in Puerto Vallarta.
Discover Mexico’s navy history at Museum Night Celebrate the rich history of the Mexican Navy, past and present, at “Museum Night” this month in Puerto Vallarta. (Instituto Vallartense de Cultura/Facebook)No plans for the weekend? Don’t panic — we’ve got you covered.
Saturday, Oct. 4, will see the Mexican Naval Museum in Puerto Vallarta host the ninth edition of its “Museum Night” cultural program, a free event dedicated to the 205th anniversary of the founding of the Mexican Navy.
The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the museum, located at Zaragoza Street No. 4 in the city center, near the Malecón.
The program is designed for adults and kids alike and will combine historical outreach, recreational activities and exhibits showcasing the Navy’s current operations.
Visitors can expect a Marine Corps booth, information from the Search and Rescue Station (ENSAR), a K-9 unit demonstration, workshops — such as nautical knot-tying, drawing and choreography — and a musical performance by Dan Gutiérrez.
The Naval History Museum opened in 2006 in a colonial-style building that previously served as the Port Authority office. It is adjacent to Los Arcos del Malecón in Puerto Vallarta’s Historic Center.
On your marks, get set — trash collection time!View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Limpia tu Mar Puerto Vallarta A.C. (@limpiatumarpv)
If you’re looking for an eco-friendly activity that makes a difference in the environment, look no further than the International Trash-Fishing Competition, an event that seeks to catch floating waste instead of fish.
The competition will take place Oct. 18, starting from Los Muertos Pier in Puerto Vallarta, with activities scheduled between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Organized by nonprofit Limpia Tu Mar (Clean Your Ocean), this initiative is back for its third edition with a capacity of up to 40 vessels.
Participation is open to visitors and residents alike, who will have to form teams consisting of five participants each. Children over 8 years of age are welcome as long as they’re accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
The activity focuses exclusively on floating waste classified into three categories: plastic items made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), glass and expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam). This year’s goal is to collect at least 1.5 tons of waste.
Team registration costs 5,000 pesos (about US $271) and includes a boat, equipment, caps and a collection kit. The call for participants also seeks volunteers for both onshore and on-board roles.
The registration deadline is Oct. 6. You can register here.
Get your tickets to see Robbie Williams)View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Vallarta es Música (@vallartaesmusica)
Puerto Vallarta is rarely a stop for international pop stars’ world tours. That will change Oct. 27, when British pop star Robbie Williams performs live at the VidantaWorld Vallarta–Nuevo Nayarit esplanade as part of the VidantaWorld Concert Series.
The show, which is set to start at 8 p.m., is part of Williams’ Britpop Latin American tour, which sees the 52-year-old singer visiting cities such as Bogotá, Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Querétaro and São Paulo.
The concert will be part of a weeklong lineup of entertainment, sports and themed activities at Vidanta, running from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1.
In addition to Williams’ performance, the schedule includes the partial opening of BON Luxury Theme Park, performances of LUDÕ by Cirque du Soleil, Day of the Dead activities, and the VidantaWorld Mexico Open (more on this ahead).
Williams’ performance will headline one of the main event nights during the week leading up to the tournament.
Concert tickets are still available at the VidantaWorld Concert Series website. But hurry, because they’re selling fast.
The Mexico Open at Vidanta returns for its fifth editionView this post on Instagram
A post shared by Where To Go Vallarta (@wheretogovallarta)
The 2026 VidantaWorld Mexico Open will bring together the elite of professional golf from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 at the VidantaWorld Vallarta course, located within the VidantaWorld Vallarta–Nuevo Nayarit complex.
This marks the fifth consecutive year the destination has hosted this official PGA Tour tournament, considered one of the premier professional golf events in Mexico.
Designed by Greg Norman, the course is set in the area between the Ameca River, the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific Ocean, offering stunning natural views.
The golfer’s guide to Mexico – Where to play the country’s best courses
The competition will feature 120 players, a US $6 million purse and 500 FedExCup points, attracting PGA Tour stars as well as top golfers from Mexico and Latin America.
Visitors can choose between general admission and several hospitality packages. General admission includes access to the course, Fan Zone, Fan Shop and food area, while hospitality options are available at holes 1, 4, 9, 10, 17 and 18.
Tickets can be purchased at the official VidantaWorld Mexico Open website.
Gabriela Solis is a Mexican lawyer turned full-time writer. She was born and raised in Guadalajara and covers business, culture, lifestyle and travel for Mexico News Daily. You can follow her lifestyle blog Dunas y Palmeras.
The post MND Local Puerto Vallarta: From Robbie Williams to trash fishing appeared first on Mexico News Daily