You’re the star. Open mic is your chance to step onto a stage and share your talent while the audience gets treated to a night of fresh, unique entertainment. You never know who might show up—one week, it could be a sweet young artist singing in front of people for the first time or an Oscar-winning songwriter like Renee Armand gracing us with a beautiful song. The magic of open mic is its unpredictability—you truly never know what will happen.
Gouda Gabor’s “Come Blow Your Horn
Where: Nacho Daddy’s
Basilio Badillo 287
When: Tuesdays at 7:30 PM
Performers of all kinds are welcome to take the stage as the host, the fabulous drag grand dame Gouda Gabor, invites singers, pianists, guitarists, banjo players, ukulele strummers, saxophonists, and more. We’ve even seen tap dancers, stand-up comedians, and spoken word artists light up the night. Adding to the excitement, headliners from venues across Vallarta often hit the stage, giving the audience an exclusive preview of their upcoming shows. Open mic is where the stars shine, but the spotlight is yours!
Open Mic at Intimo
Where: Intimo Vallarta
Costa Rica 1326, 5 de Diciembre
When: Sundays at 6:30 PM
What makes Intimo’s open mic unique is its setup: they provide a keyboard, a guitar, and a DJ to support your performance. The chic decor, gorgeous views, and, of course, the wine create the perfect atmosphere. Whether you’re a singer, guitarist, pianist, comedian, or spoken word artist, the mic is yours.
Open Mic
Where: La Gata For Bar
Matamoros 869-A, Centro
When: Thursdays at 8:00 PM
This cozy and intimate stage is an excellent spot to share your talents or simply enjoy the diverse entertainers in the lineup. Beer specials and performances in Spanish and English make La Gata a unique and easy-going open mic night.
David Maiocco’s Open Mic
Where: Act2PV
Basilio Badillo 339 & Insurgentes, Zona Romántica
When: Sundays at 8:30 PM
Ascend the stairs to Mary Ann’s Ovations Piano Bar to find pianist David Maiocco ready to accompany you with his classic lounge style. Come prepared to shine—or give a standing ovation!
PVE – Entertainment Fun Facts
Memories of Open Mic’s Gone By: It’s been only 14 months since the golden era of open mic nights at Incanto Vallarta Piano Bar came to an end, leaving many with fond memories of great evenings spent there.
Incanto, located in the Zona Romántica and opened by Tracy Parks (formerly of The Palm), was a fabulous entertainment venue perched along the picturesque Río Cuale. Its relaxed and inviting ambiance made it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Sunday nights were especially popular, with effervescent co-host Kami Desilets often opening the evening with her stunning rendition of “Life Is a Cabaret.” These open mic nights were a haven for local talent, where audiences truly listened, encouraged, and supported budding artists. It was a community, an experience, and had a special kind of magic.
Let’s go to open mic this December! I’ll be at Gouda’s Come Blow Your Horn. I don’t sing, but I tip! Share the fun by using the hashtags #pveverythingentertainment—we’d love to see and hear about your experience!
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