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📊 Event Summary Puerto Vallarta Leather Fever 2026
STUDS Bear & Leather Bar
Nov 19-22, 2026 (Annual 2nd Edition)
Bear & Leather Events, Men Only / Clothing Optional
🌐 Ticket Website: https://www.studsbarpv.com.mx/leather-fever-2026
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Leather Fever 2026 is a four-day leather festival in Puerto Vallarta, November 19 to 22, hosted by STUDS Bear & Leather Bar and presented by SCRUFF. Now in its second year, after the 2025 edition and the 2023 leather weekend from the same organizer, the program includes competitions for Mr. Leather Vallarta, Mr. Kink Vallarta and Pup Vallarta, a Leather Fashion Show at Coco Cabaret, a pool party at Casa Cúpula, and nights at STUDS. All official events are men-only.
What to Expect at Leather Fever 2026
The organizers describe four days of leather, kink, fetish fashion, competitions, live entertainment and nightlife in Puerto Vallarta, November 19 to 22, 2026.
Leather & Kink Competitions
Contestants compete for the official titles of Mr. Leather Vallarta, Mr. Kink Vallarta and Pup Vallarta.
Leather Fever Fashion Show
An evening of fetish-inspired fashion and live entertainment at Coco Cabaret on Saturday, November 21.
Daytime Celebrations
Community gatherings and daytime events, including the official Leather Fever day party at Casa Cúpula on Friday.
Official Afterparties
Nights of music, DJs and themed nightlife at STUDS Bear & Leather Bar, including the SCRUFF Lounge rooftop experience.
Social & Off-Site Experiences
The organizer also lists cigar and social gatherings, beach and off-site experiences, and live performances and DJs.
Leather Fever 2026 Schedule
Schedule as published by the organizer. Times and venues can change, so confirm with the organizer before you travel.
Thursday, November 19
3:00–6:30 PM | Educational Workshops
Playroom PV • Two sessions exploring leather, kink and fetish culture.
8:00–10:00 PM | Official Welcome Party
STUDS Bear & Leather Bar • Meet the community and kick off the festival. Open bar for VIP wristband holders during the welcome party.
Friday, November 20
2:00–8:00 PM | Pool Party & Preliminary Competitions
Casa Cúpula • Poolside celebration, entertainment and preliminary competitions for all three official titles. Finalists announced at 7:00 PM.
9:00 PM–Close | Lust & Leather Official Afterparty
STUDS Bear & Leather Bar • Finalists presented at 10:30 PM. SCRUFF Lounge opens to the public at 11:00 PM.
Saturday, November 21
1:00–3:30 PM | Educational Workshops
STUDS Bear & Leather Bar • Community-focused educational sessions.
4:00 PM | Leather Fashion Show & Competition Finals
Coco Cabaret • Runway fashion, finalist presentations and crowning of the titleholders.
9:00 PM–Close | Official Winners Celebration
STUDS Bear & Leather Bar • Celebrate the newly crowned titleholders. Winners presentation at 10:30 PM.
Sunday, November 22
11:00 AM | Winners Brunch & Pool Party
Villas Amaria · AMARIA Experience • A closing celebration honoring the winners, with a brunch buffet, pool access, music and entertainment. Winners presentation at 11:45 AM. Complimentary transportation from STUDS: check-in 10:15 AM, departure 10:30 AM sharp. A ticket is listed at MX$1,265 on the organizer’s site.
Leather Fever Fashion Show at Coco Cabaret
NEW THIS YEAR
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 4:00 PM
Venue: Coco Cabaret
Host: Nacho Granados
Format: Fashion show, live performances and special guests, followed by the competition finals.
Admission: Not a men-only event. Included with the VIP All Access Pass, and also sold as a separate ticket.
The organizers describe the fashion show as a new highlight of the program, with looks ranging from classic leather aesthetics to contemporary interpretations of kink fashion, shown by designers, performers and personalities on one stage. More performers and special guests will be announced by the organizer.
The Three Official Titles
The competitions run across the weekend, with preliminaries on Friday and finals on Saturday. The descriptions below summarize the organizer’s own.
Mr. Leather Vallarta
The official titleholder representing Puerto Vallarta’s leather and kink community, a year-long role as an ambassador for the city. The organizers state the titleholder is a registered competitor at International Mr. Leather (IML) in Chicago.
Mr. Kink Vallarta
A title for the broader spectrum of kink culture in Puerto Vallarta, described by the organizers as inclusive and grounded in respect, consent and community.
Pup Vallarta
A title for the pup community. The organizers note it does not carry a “Mr.” designation, and describe the role as grounded in consent, communication and mutual care. This is a new category for Leather Fever.
Become a ContestantContestant Rules & Regulations
Prizes and Awards
Each of the three categories has first- and second-place awards, with prizes provided by Leather Fever and participating sponsors.
First Place
Official title recognition, prizes, sponsor contributions and additional benefits.
Second Place
Recognition and prizes provided by Leather Fever and participating partners.
Mr. Congenial
One special award across all three categories, recognizing a contestant for community engagement and camaraderie.
Leather Fever 2026 Tickets and VIP Passes
The organizer sells a VIP All Access Pass, which was listed at MX$1,870 (Mexican pesos, plus fees added at checkout) when we last checked. It is sold in three pricing tiers named First Dibs, Main Drop and Last Call, so the price can change. Individual event tickets are also available, and the Leather Fashion Show at Coco Cabaret, which is included with the VIP All Access Pass, is also sold as a separate ticket. The Sunday Winners Brunch & Pool Party at Villas Amaria has a ticket listed at MX$1,265, and the organizer’s page does not say whether the VIP pass covers it.
According to the organizer, the pass gives entry to the official parties, club nights, performances and community gatherings over the four days. VIP bracelet holders also get an open bar during the welcome party and one complimentary month of SCRUFF PRO. SCRUFF is the festival’s official presenting sponsor and exclusive dating app partner. Check the organizer’s ticket page to see exactly which events your pass or ticket covers.
View Tickets & VIP PassesWinners Brunch Tickets
Past Editions Of Leather Fever
2023: Leather Weekend
The same organizer held the first Puerto Vallarta leather weekend in 2023. Read our 2023 coverage.
2025: Leather Fever
The first Leather Fever, presented by STUDS Bear & Leather Bar.
2026: Second Leather Fever
This year’s edition, November 19 to 22, 2026.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions Leather Fever By Studs
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Leather Fever 2026?
Leather Fever 2026 runs Thursday, November 19 through Sunday, November 22, 2026, in Puerto Vallarta.
Where does Leather Fever take place?
The program is spread across five venues. STUDS Bear & Leather Bar (Basilio Badillo 283, Zona Romántica) hosts the welcome party, the afterparties and the Saturday workshops. Playroom PV hosts the Thursday workshops, Casa Cúpula hosts the Friday pool party, Coco Cabaret hosts the Saturday fashion show and competition finals, and Villas Amaria hosts the Sunday brunch.
What is the Leather Fever 2026 schedule?
Thursday has workshops at Playroom PV (3:00–6:30 PM) and the Official Welcome Party at STUDS (8:00–10:00 PM). Friday has the pool party and preliminary competitions at Casa Cúpula (2:00–8:00 PM) and the Lust & Leather Afterparty at STUDS from 9:00 PM. Saturday has workshops at STUDS (1:00–3:30 PM), the Fashion Show and competition finals at Coco Cabaret (4:00 PM), and the Winners Celebration at STUDS from 9:00 PM. Sunday has the Winners Brunch & Pool Party at Villas Amaria at 11:00 AM. See the full schedule above.
Are the events men-only?
The official Leather Fever events are men-only, with one exception: the Leather Fashion Show at Coco Cabaret is not a men-only event.
What does the VIP All Access Pass include?
According to the organizer, the VIP All Access Pass gives entry to the official parties, club nights, performances and community gatherings over the four days. VIP bracelet holders also get an open bar during the welcome party and one complimentary month of SCRUFF PRO. It was listed at MX$1,870 when we last checked, sold in three pricing tiers (First Dibs, Main Drop and Last Call). The pass includes the Leather Fashion Show at Coco Cabaret. The Sunday Winners Brunch & Pool Party has a ticket listed at MX$1,265, and the organizer’s page does not say whether the VIP pass covers it, so confirm before you buy.
What is the Leather Fever Fashion Show?
The Leather Fever Fashion Show is a new event this year. It takes place Saturday, November 21 at 4:00 PM at Coco Cabaret, hosted by Nacho Granados, with runway looks from designers and models followed by the competition finals. It is not a men-only event. It is included with the VIP All Access Pass, and anyone without a pass can buy a separate ticket: get fashion show tickets.
What is the Winners Brunch & Pool Party, and how do I get there?
The Winners Brunch & Pool Party is the closing event on Sunday, November 22, at Villas Amaria (AMARIA Experience). The brunch starts at 11:00 AM, with the winners presentation at 11:45 AM. The organizer lists a brunch buffet, pool access, music and entertainment, and complimentary transportation from STUDS: check in at STUDS at 10:15 AM, with departure at 10:30 AM sharp. A ticket is listed at MX$1,265 on the organizer’s site, and the page does not say whether the VIP pass covers it: get Winners Brunch tickets.
What are the official titles, and how do they relate to International Mr. Leather?
The competitions are for Mr. Leather Vallarta, Mr. Kink Vallarta and Pup Vallarta, which is a new category this year. You can register as a contestant and read the rules and regulations. According to the organizers, the Mr. Leather Vallarta titleholder is a registered competitor at International Mr. Leather (IML) in Chicago.
Is this the first Leather Fever?
No. The same organizer held a leather weekend in 2023 (see our 2023 coverage) and the first Leather Fever in 2025. The 2026 festival is the second Leather Fever.
When is the next Leather Fever?
Dates for a 2027 edition have not been announced. We will update this page when the organizer shares them.
How do I collect my wristband?
STUDS will run an official Will Call station at the venue, Basilio Badillo 283 in Zona Romántica, where you exchange your digital purchase confirmation for an entry wristband. VIP bracelets are picked up under the full name entered at purchase. Dates and daily hours will be announced closer to the event.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
The organizer states that, under Mexican consumer law, all ticket sales are final. Refunds, duplicate-purchase refunds and date changes are not issued unless the host cancels the event completely. See the organizer’s refund policy for the full terms.
What currency are passes priced in, and are fees included?
Prices are in Mexican pesos (MXN). Third-party transaction and processing fees are added at checkout and are non-refundable.
What happens if the lineup or schedule changes?
If a schedule, performer or secondary venue changes but the festival goes ahead, tickets stay valid and refunds are not issued.
Can entry be refused, and who do I contact about ticket problems?
Entry can be refused without a refund if you do not show valid photo identification, arrive visibly intoxicated, or break venue conduct rules. For ticket orders, verification problems or customer service, contact the organizer at [email protected] or +52 322 106 0283.
Unless otherwise stated, GAYPV does not organize this event. Details come from the organizer or our own reporting, and some, such as dress code or parking, are good-faith inferences based on our local knowledge. Details may change, so please confirm with the organizer before relying on them. Event disclosure
