Casa Cupula, Puerto Vallarta's premier LGBTQ+ luxury resort, has announced its Fall/Winter 2026 events season, featuring a diverse 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 US and Canadian Labor Day weekend (September 5-7). Guests can enjoy a fourth night free and $50 USD daily resort credit. Mexican Independence is celebrated on September 19 with a ¡Viva México! edition of the NKD Pool Party, combining patriotic colors with tropical luxury.
The official season begins October 9-11, coinciding with Columbus Day weekend in the US and Thanksgiving in Canada. The opening weekend features the Adam & Steve NKD Pool Party (men only) on Friday, the NKD Pool Party on Saturday, and the Big Gay Drag Brunch with the Cupula Dolls on Sunday, followed by a T-dance. Throughout the season, the Pool Club hosts no-cover Thursdays, themed pool parties, and weekly drag brunches.
Holiday traditions are reimagined with the Dia de los Muertos Dinner Experience on October 29, starting at $799 MXN ($47 USD). Halloween weekend includes a costume contest at the NKD Pool Party and a Dia de los Muertos Drag Brunch. Thanksgiving Dinner on November 26 features a lavish buffet with entertainment, early bird tickets from $1,399 MXN ($82 USD). Christmas weekend brings festive parties, and New Year's Eve celebration on December 31 includes a prime rib buffet, bubbly toast, and fireworks views, with tickets starting at $99 USD if purchased before October 31.
Additional events include a Welcome Atlantis Cruise party on November 10 and the Leather Fever Weekend with Studs Bar & Pool Club from November 19-22. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and at casacupula.com.
Don Pickens, founder of Casa Cupula, emphasized that the season's offerings are about belonging and celebration. The resort, founded in 2002, includes a hotel, Pool Club, Bistro Gallery, gym, and spa. This announcement positions Casa Cupula as a leading destination for LGBTQ+ travelers seeking memorable experiences in Puerto Vallarta.
