Status on November 13, 2026: the 2026 New Year's Eve program has not been announced in the sources we use. This guide separates what was published for earlier years (labelled by year) from what is confirmed for 2026 (nothing yet). We will update it when the lineup comes out.
The Malecón celebration: what it was in 2025
- Free. Out & About PV wrote that entry is free.
- Starts at 7:30 pm, with a stage near the Lighthouse (El Faro) on the Malecón.
- Music: Mariachi CHG, Sonora Song Cumbia and a special appearance by the French DJ The Blaze.
- Fireworks and drones: the traditional fireworks display, accompanied by a drone show "for the second consecutive year".
Visit Puerto Vallarta describes the midnight fireworks as a show that "usually extends beyond the first minutes of January 1st". None of the sources we use gives an exact length, so we do not state one.
Where people celebrated in earlier years
Visit Puerto Vallarta's guide from the 2022–23 season listed these options. Programs and prices change every year, so ask each place about 2026.
- The Malecón in Centro, the traditional public party.
- Hotel galas with midnight fireworks: Sheraton Buganvilias (12 grapes, fireworks and a live orchestra), Villa del Palmar (fireworks and a special performance) and Costa Sur Resort & Spa (dinner party with a DJ and fireworks).
- Beach parties in the Romantic Zone: La Palapa and El Dorado (fireworks and "the traditional party kit").
- Top Sky Bar at Almar Resort, south of town: described as one of the best spots south of town for the fireworks and a view of the bay.
- A yacht tour from Vallarta Adventures: a three-hour sailboat or catamaran trip while the Malecón fireworks light up the new year.
On the water: Rhythms of the Night
The Rhythms of the Night New Year's Eve trip was listed for December 31, 2024 to January 1, 2025 with a gourmet buffet dinner, an open bar, the show and a fireworks display over Banderas Bay. The listing gave no price or departure time and sends bookings to Vallarta Adventures. We have not found a 2026 New Year's Eve departure yet.
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Booking tips
- Visit Puerto Vallarta says advance reservations are "highly encouraged in all cases".
- Ask for the date, price and what is included in writing, including whether the tip is included.
- Check the official channels of each event for last-minute changes. The tourism board notes it cannot be responsible for program, venue, schedule or price changes.
