South Side Shuffle Returns:

South Side Shuffle Returns: Your Favorite Romantic Zone Friday Night Starts November 21, 2025

If you have ever walked Basilio Badillo on a warm evening and thought, this street already feels like a party, you are going to love South Side Shuffle.

The Shuffle is back for the 2025 to 2026 season, kicking off Friday, November 21, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the heart of Zona Romantica. Think of it as the neighborhood’s most effortless night out: a self guided stroll where galleries, jewelry shops, and boutiques stay open late and the whole street turns into one big social scene.

What South Side Shuffle actually is

South Side Shuffle is not a formal art walk with speeches and a strict route. It is more like an open house for Basilio Badillo and the surrounding blocks.

You wander.

You pop in and out of shops.

You bump into friends and neighbors.

You hear live music drifting through the street and suddenly you are smiling for no reason.

Many participating businesses welcome Shufflers inside with a warm hello, casual browsing energy, and often a little refreshment while you look around.

Why people love it

1. It makes the Romantic Zone feel even more alive

   
   

   Basilio Badillo is already one of the most walkable, shopable streets in town. On Shuffle nights, it turns into a true community night where everyone is out at the same time.

2. Shopping feels fun, not pushy

   
   

   You are not walking into a store with pressure. You are walking into a party atmosphere where you can browse art, jewelry, clothing, decor, and gifts at your own pace.

3. The live music factor

   
   

   You will hear musicians throughout the route, and yes, the street dancing happens. It is spontaneous and it is part of the magic.

4. Perfect pre dinner plan

   
   

   Start the evening with the Shuffle, then slide into dinner or cocktails nearby when you are ready. It is the easiest way to create a full Romantic Zone night without overplanning anything.

When and where to go

Season opener

Friday, November 21, 2025

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Location

Zona Romantica, centered around Basilio Badillo and nearby streets close to Constitucion

Cost

Free

How to do it like a local

Start simple

Pick a starting point on Basilio Badillo, then just follow what pulls you in. If you see people gathered, hear music, or spot a gallery that looks interesting, go in.

Arrive early if you want to browse

If your goal is shopping and art, show up closer to 6:00 pm. If your goal is socializing, you can drift in later and still feel like you are right on time.

Wear comfortable shoes

This is a walking night. Cute shoes that hurt will ruin your mood fast.

Make it a group thing

Invite friends, visiting family, or clients. It is one of the easiest ways to show someone the Romantic Zone lifestyle without making it feel like a tour.

Stay flexible

Some places may keep the party going beyond 9:00 pm, but the core window is 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Plan on that, then let the rest unfold naturally.

Full season dates for South Side Shuffle 2025 to 2026

November 21 and 28, 2025

December 12 and 26, 2025

January 9 and 23, 2026

February 6 and 20, 2026

March 6 and 20, 2026

April 3 and 17, 2026

Final word

South Side Shuffle is one of those Puerto Vallarta nights that feels simple on paper and special in real life. It is social, easy, walkable, and full of those little Romantic Zone moments that remind you why this neighborhood is so loved.

Mark Friday, November 21, 2025 on your calendar. Start on Basilio Badillo, keep your plans loose, and let the street do what it does best.

Will Hutt

Coldwell Banker La Costa