Casa Cupula, Puerto Vallarta’s premier LGBTQ+ luxury resort, has unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026 events season, promising a diverse array of entertainment from September through New Year’s Eve. The season is designed to cater to various tastes, featuring signature pool parties, drag performances, immersive dining, and holiday celebrations, all while maintaining a focus on community and value.
The season kicks off with Labor Day weekend (September 5-7), including a special WERK! edition of the Big Gay Drag Brunch and a themed NKD Pool Party. Guests booking this weekend can enjoy a fourth night free and $50 USD daily resort credit. Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 19 with the ¡Viva México! edition of the NKD Pool Party, blending patriotic colors with the resort’s playful atmosphere.
The official season begins October 9-11, coinciding with Columbus Day and Canadian Thanksgiving. 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 on October 11. Throughout the season, the Pool Club hosts no-cover Thursdays, Friday and Saturday NKD parties, and Sunday brunches headlined by the Cupula Dolls.
Holiday traditions are a highlight, starting with the Dia de los Muertos Dinner Experience on October 29, featuring a Mexican gastronomy menu and a secret entertainer. Halloween weekend includes a costume contest at the NKD Pool Party, and the Dia de Los Muertos Drag Brunch on November 1. Thanksgiving is marked with a buffet dinner on November 26, complete with entertainment, followed by a weekend of pool parties.
December brings Christmas weekend festivities and a New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner on December 31, featuring a prime rib buffet, bubbly toast, and twelve grapes at midnight. Early bird NYE tickets are $99 USD until October 31, with party-only entrance from $35 USD.
Founder Don Pickens emphasized the season’s mission: “We’ve always believed that world-class entertainment and experiences worth remembering shouldn’t be out of reach… We don’t just celebrate the occasion, we celebrate you!”
Additional events include a Welcome Atlantis Cruise party on November 10 and the Leather Fever WKND with Studs Bar & Pool Club from November 19-22. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and at casacupula.com. Early booking ensures the best seats and prices.
The full season schedule and ticket information can be found at casacupula.com.
