Fireworks over the Guadalupe church and the old town

Fireworks over the bay

New Year's Eve

The Malecón has been the heart of the night: in 2025 a free party with a stage near the Lighthouse, live music and midnight fireworks. The 2026 program has not been announced yet, so here is what is known and what to confirm.

Photo: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0

WhenDec 31 In 48 days
WhereMalecón, Centro (stage near El Faro)
CostFree
Facts checked2026-11-13 · Sources

The season at a glance

  1. Nov 12–22 Festival Gourmet Internationalon now
  2. Thu Nov 26 US Thanksgivingin 13 days
  3. Dec 1–12 Virgin of Guadalupe pilgrimagesin 18 days
  4. Dec – Mar Humpback whale seasonin 25 days
  5. Dec 16–25 Christmas & the posadasin 33 days
  6. Dec 31 New Year's Evein 48 days

Dec 31

What happens

  • In 2025 the Malecón celebration was free, with a stage near the Lighthouse (El Faro) and a 7:30 pm start. The 2026 program usually comes out in December.
  • 2025 lineup: Mariachi CHG, Sonora Song Cumbia, DJ The Blaze, the traditional fireworks and a drone show for the second year in a row (Out & About PV).
  • Visit Puerto Vallarta says the midnight fireworks usually extend beyond the first minutes of January 1. No exact length is published.
  • Earlier-year options: hotel galas with midnight fireworks (Sheraton Buganvilias, Villa del Palmar, Costa Sur), beach parties at La Palapa and El Dorado, Top Sky Bar at Almar, or a yacht trip. These come from a 2022–23 guide, so confirm 2026 details.

Local tips

  • Visit Puerto Vallarta says advance reservations are highly encouraged in all cases.
  • Ask each venue for the date, price and what is included in writing, and check the official channels for last-minute changes.
  • Our New Year's Eve guide separates what was published in earlier years from what is confirmed for 2026, and we update it when the lineup is announced.

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Where do people watch New Year's Eve fireworks in Puerto Vallarta?

The main free celebration is on the Malecón in Centro, with a stage near the Lighthouse and fireworks over the bay at midnight. The Los Muertos Pier, the Hotel Zone and Marina beachfronts, and the terraces of Conchas Chinas also have clear views across the bay.

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