Casa Cupula, Puerto Vallarta's premier LGBTQ+ luxury resort, has unveiled 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 for those who plan ahead.
The season kicks off with Labor Day weekend (September 5-7), featuring a special WERK! Edition of the Big Gay Drag Brunch and a special NKD Pool Party on Saturday. Guests can enjoy great prices, a fourth night free, and $50 USD each day to spend at the resort. Mexican Independence is celebrated on September 19 with the ¡Viva México! Edition of the NKD Pool Party, combining national pride with the resort's signature playful party.
The official season begins October 9-11, aligning with Columbus Day weekend in the U.S. and Thanksgiving in Canada. The first FUN WKND of the year includes Friday's Adam & Steve NKD Pool Party (men only) and Saturday's NKD Pool Party on October 10. Sunday, October 11, features the iconic Big Gay Drag Brunch and the Sunday T-Dance Party, setting the tone for a season filled with energy.
Weekly events at the Pool Club run Thursday through Sunday, with 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. Rotating DJs, dancers, and themes keep the energy high.
Holiday traditions are reimagined with special events. The Dia de los Muertos Dinner Experience returns on October 29 with tickets from $799 MXN ($47 USD). Guests can mingle among Catrinas while enjoying Mexican gastronomy, with a secret guest entertainer adding mystery. 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 offers a lavish traditional buffet, a full hour of entertainment, and a focus on gratitude and chosen family. Early bird tickets start at $1,399 MXN ($82 USD). A full Thanksgiving weekend of pool parties follows.
December brings Christmas weekend festivities and the New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner on December 31, featuring music, live performances, a prime rib buffet, a 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.
Founder Don Pickens emphasized the season's value: "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."
Additional events include a Welcome Atlantis Cruise party on November 10 and the 2nd edition of Leather Fever Presented with Studs Bar & Pool Club WKND on November 19-22. Tickets are on sale now on Eventbrite and at casacupula.com. Booking early ensures the best seats and prices.
