Casa Cupula, Puerto Vallarta's premier LGBTQ+ luxury resort, has announced its Fall & Winter 2026 Events Season, featuring a lineup of signature pool parties, drag entertainment, immersive dining experiences, and holiday celebrations. The season is designed to offer high-caliber entertainment with a sense of community, and early bird pricing is available for a limited time.
The season kicks off with a special WERK! Edition of the Big Gay Drag Brunch and a special NKD Pool Party over Labor Day weekend (September 5-7). Guests can enjoy a fourth night free and receive $50 USD each day to spend at the resort. On September 19, the ¡Viva México! Edition of the NKD Pool Party celebrates Mexican Independence with patriotic colors and tropical luxury.
The official season begins the weekend of October 9-11, coinciding with Columbus Day weekend in the U.S. and Thanksgiving in Canada. The first FUN WKND of the year includes the Adam & Steve NKD Pool Party (men only) on Friday, October 9, the NKD Pool Party on Saturday, October 10, and the Big Gay Drag Brunch and Sunday T-Dance Party on October 11.
Throughout the season, the Pool Club hosts weekly events from Thursday through Sunday: no-cover Thursdays, NKD Pool Parties on Friday and Saturday, and Sunday's Big Gay Drag Brunch headlined by the Cupula Dolls, followed by a T-dance.
Holiday traditions are a major focus. The Dia de los Muertos Dinner Experience returns on Thursday, October 29, with tickets from $799 MXN ($47 USD). Guests can enjoy a Mexican gastronomy menu while mingling among Catrinas, with a secret guest entertainer. Halloween weekend includes a NKD Pool Party costume contest on October 30 and the Dia de Los Muertos Drag Brunch on November 1.
The Thanksgiving Dinner Experience on November 26 features a lavish traditional buffet and an hour of entertainment. Early bird tickets start at $1,399 MXN ($82 USD). Christmas weekend brings festive pool parties, and the New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner on December 31 includes a prime rib buffet, bubbly welcome toast, and the Mexican tradition of twelve grapes at midnight. NYE dinner tickets start at $99 USD if purchased before October 31, 2026, with party-only tickets from $35 USD.
Additional events include a Welcome Atlantis Cruise party on November 10 and the 2nd edition of Leather Fever with Studs Bar & Pool Club WKND on November 19-22. Tickets are on sale now on Eventbrite and at casacupula.com.
"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," said Don Pickens, founder of Casa Cupula. "Every event we host is about belonging and finding your people. We don't just celebrate the occasion, we celebrate you!"
This season underscores Casa Cupula's commitment to offering diverse, high-quality events that cater to the LGBTQ+ community, making it a top destination for travelers seeking both entertainment and a sense of belonging.
