Casa Cupula, Puerto Vallarta's premier LGBTQ+ luxury resort, has announced its Fall & Winter 2026 Events Season, featuring a diverse array of signature pool parties, drag entertainment, immersive dining experiences, and holiday celebrations. The season is designed to offer high-caliber entertainment with a strong sense of community, catering to a wide range of guests, from no-cover pool days to once-a-year holiday dinners. Early bird pricing is available for a limited time, rewarding those who plan ahead.
The season kicks off with the US and Canadian Labor Day weekend (September 5-7), featuring a special WERK! Edition of the Big Gay Drag Brunch and a special edition of the famous NKD Pool Party on Saturday. Guests can enjoy great prices, a fourth night free, and a $50 USD daily resort credit. Following that, the ¡Viva México! Edition of the NKD Pool Party on September 19 celebrates Mexican Independence with patriotic colors and tropical luxury.
The official season begins the weekend of October 9-11, aligning with Columbus Day weekend in the US and Thanksgiving in Canada. This FUN WKND includes the Adam & Steve NKD Pool Party (men only) on Friday, the NKD Pool Party on Saturday, and the Big Gay Drag Brunch and Sunday T-Dance Party on Sunday. Throughout the season, weekly events include no-cover Thursdays, NKD Pool Parties on Fridays and Saturdays, and the Big Gay Drag Brunch with the Cupula Dolls on Sundays.
Holiday traditions are a highlight, starting with the Dia de los Muertos Dinner Experience on October 29, priced from $799 MXN ($47 USD). The celebration continues with a costume contest at the NKD Pool Party on October 30 and the Dia de Los Muertos Drag Brunch on November 1. The Thanksgiving Dinner Experience on November 26 offers a traditional buffet with entertainment, with early bird tickets from $1,399 MXN ($82 USD).
December brings Christmas weekend pool parties and the New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner on December 31, featuring a prime rib buffet, bubbly toast, and the Mexican tradition of twelve grapes at midnight. NYE dinner tickets start at $99 USD if purchased before October 31, with party-only tickets from $35 USD. Other events include a Welcome Atlantis Cruise party on November 10 and the Leather Fever WKND presented with Studs Bar & Pool Club on November 19-22.
According to Don Pickens, founder of Casa Cupula, "We've always believed that world-class entertainment and experiences worth remembering shouldn't be out of reach, and that is exactly what this season delivers. Every event we host is about belonging and finding your people. We don't just celebrate the occasion, we celebrate you!" Tickets are available on Eventbrite and at casacupula.com, with early booking ensuring the best seats and prices.
