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I’m Headed to Night of the Iguana in Mayto April 5 and 6, 2026 and Yes, I’m Performing

March 15, 20262

Some weekends are made for staying home and pretending you needed “rest.”

This is not one of them.

I’ll be at Night of the Iguana in Mayto on April 5 and 6, 2026, and this year it’s personal because I’m not just showing up for the beach, the music, and the madness. I’m performing. I’ll be there as the Neo Soul Daddy, taking the stage with Kim Archer, and I can already tell this is going to be one of those weekends people talk about long after the sand is out of their shoes.

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to get out of Puerto Vallarta, head to the coast, hear great live music, eat well, and spend a couple days in a place that feels a whole lot less ordinary than your usual weekend routine, this is it.

Night of the Iguana 2026 Dates

  • Sunday, April 5, 2026
    • Festival begins in Mayto
    • Bus departs Puerto Vallarta at 12:00 PM
    • Departure point: Lázaro Cárdenas Park
  • Monday, April 6, 2026
    • Second full day of the event
    • Music, wellness activities, food, and more
  • Tuesday, April 7, 2026
    • Return bus leaves Mayto at 12:00 PM

Where It’s Happening

Night of the Iguana takes place in Mayto, a beautiful beach destination south of Puerto Vallarta that feels like the kind of place you go when you’re tired of noise, traffic, and people saying things like “we should totally plan something” and then never actually doing it.

This event is being hosted with support from La Catrina Cantina, and it’s shaping up to be a full beach festival experience, not just a one night concert.

Hotels and Lodging

If you’re planning to stay on site or nearby, these are the hotel options being promoted for the event:

  • El Rinconcito
  • Mazul
  • Colibrí

There are also tent sites available through Hotel Mazul if you want to lean all the way into the beach weekend experience.

So yes, you can do hotel comfort or beach camping. Choose your own level of glamor and mosquito tolerance.

Transportation from Puerto Vallarta

If you don’t want to deal with driving, transportation is available.

Bus Ticket Details

  • 800 pesos round trip per person
  • Must be purchased in person at La Catrina Cantina
  • Cash only
  • Limited seating

Bus Schedule

  • Sunday, April 5
    • Vallarta to Mayto
    • Departs 12:00 PM
    • Leaves from Lázaro Cárdenas Park
  • Tuesday, April 7
    • Mayto to Vallarta
    • Departs 12:00 PM from Mayto

Important note:

  • This is transportation only
  • You still need to purchase your event ticket separately

What’s Included

This is part of why Night of the Iguana stands out. It’s not just live music and a poster with a pretty sunset.

Included and Featured Experiences

  • Dinner both nights included
  • Live music all weekend
  • Yoga classes
  • Meditation and cacao ceremony
  • Massage services
  • Easter Bonnet Contest
  • Festival T-shirts available for sale

In other words, this weekend is doing the absolute most… and honestly, good. It should.

Performers and Featured Guests

This year’s lineup includes a solid mix of local favorites, visiting talent, and performers who know exactly how to keep a beach crowd locked in.

Sunday Performers

  • Soul Mixer
    Jason, Marlon, Depri, Kimberly
  • Will Walker & Kim Archer
    Yes, that’s me. The Neo Soul Daddy himself, performing with Kim Archer
  • Freddy Otello & Fernando Mandujano
  • Tonny Kenneth
  • Myke B The Label
  • Victor Do Espirito

Monday Performers

  • Spencer Daily & Todd Brock
  • Bobbi & Rolando
  • Shannon Maracle
  • Angeloo & Alberto Ponce
  • Armando Chakám
  • Mara Campas & Maria Pacheco
  • Roberto Roy

Wellness and Special Activities

Night of the Iguana also has a whole wellness side built into the weekend, which is great because some of us like to balance out the music, cocktails, and late nights with at least one activity that sounds healthy.

Scheduled Activities

  • Yoga Class
    • Instructor: Avery Scott
    • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Meditation & Cacao Ceremony
    • Host: Nana Cuauhtli (Maria Felix)
    • Time: Monday at 11:30 AM

Other Featured Experiences

  • Massage services available
  • Easter Bonnet Contest
  • Festival merchandise and T-shirts

Ticket Pricing

Event promotions have listed the following pricing:

  • 2,500 pesos before March 1
  • 3,000 pesos after March 1

So no, waiting until the last minute is not a personality trait. Buy early.

Important Things to Know

  • Join the Night of the Iguana Facebook page for updates and more information
  • Transportation tickets are cash only
  • Bus seating is limited
  • Transportation must be purchased in person at La Catrina Cantina
  • Pets must be approved beforehand by Juan Alvarado
  • No aggressive pets allowed

Why I’m Excited About This One

I’m excited about Night of the Iguana in Mayto because it feels like more than just another event on the calendar. It’s music, community, beach energy, a little chaos, some soul, some healing, some dancing, and a chance to get out of the usual routine and into something memorable.

And for me, this year is extra special because I’m not just covering it or cheering from the crowd. I’m stepping on that stage with Kim Archer and bringing my sound to Mayto as the Neo Soul Daddy.

So if you’ve been thinking about going, take this as your sign.

Come for the beach.
Come for the music.
Come for the full Night of the Iguana experience.

And definitely come see me and Kim Archer do what we do.

Written by The Media King – Will Walker | @WNWalker

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