Espontáneo Festival Brings Performing Arts to Puerto Vallarta
Espontáneo Festival Escénico returns to Puerto Vallarta from November 5–14, 2026, bringing dance, theater, and visual arts to the city’s streets and cultural spaces. The program combines live performances, specialized workshops, and artistic residencies, connecting residents and visitors with contemporary performing arts.
Founded in May 2013 by dancer and cultural organizer Melissa Castillo, the festival has welcomed artists from Germany, Spain, Venezuela, Argentina, and other countries across thirteen editions. Previous venues have included Los Arcos del Malecón and Centro Cultural Plataforma 322.
📅 Date: November 5–14, 2026
📍 Location: Puerto Vallarta; specific 2026 venues not provided
🎭 Program: Live performances, specialized workshops, and artistic residencies.
Organizer
Plataforma 322 is an arts and cultural space in Puerto Vallarta that brings together artists and the community through performances, festivals, film screenings, classes, workshops, and artist residencies. As an organizer, it fosters creative expression, learning, and artistic exchange, using art to strengthen community connections.
Venue
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Name: Plataforma 322 / Centro Cultural Plataforma 322.
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Venue type: Cultural center, performing-arts venue, and artistic-development space.
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Address: Alondra 103, Colonia Los Sauces, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, as listed by the official Puerto Vallarta tourism website.
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Event contact: +52 322 350 6861, published for performance tickets and event inquiries.
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Website: plataforma322.com
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Founder: Melissa Castillo Caviedes, who manages the space as a meeting point for artists and creators working in the region.
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Audience: Children, young people, adults, arts professionals, and the wider community
