Casa Cupula, Puerto Vallarta's premier LGBTQ+ luxury resort, has unveiled 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 world-class entertainment at accessible prices, with early bird pricing available for a limited time on key events.
The season kicks off with a special WERK! edition of the Big Gay Drag Brunch and a special NKD Pool Party on Saturday, September 5-7, in celebration of US and Canadian Labor Day Weekend. Guests can enjoy a fourth night free and $50 USD each day to spend at the resort. On September 19, the ¡Viva México! Edition of the NKD Pool Party will combine Mexican national pride with the resort's signature playful atmosphere.
The official season begins the weekend of October 9-11, coinciding with Columbus Day weekend in the US and Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. This FUN WKND features Friday's Adam & Steve NKD Pool Party (men only) and the NKD Pool Party on Saturday, October 10. Sunday, October 11, includes the iconic Big Gay Drag Brunch and a Sunday T-Dance Party, setting the tone for a season filled with energy and entertainment.
Weekly events at the Pool Club include 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 from Thursday through Sunday.
Holiday traditions are a major focus of the season. The Dia de los Muertos Dinner Experience returns on Thursday, October 29, with tickets starting at $799 MXN ($47 USD). Guests can mingle among Catrinas while enjoying Mexican cuisine, with a secret guest entertainer adding mystery. Halloween weekend features 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, with early bird tickets starting at $1,399 MXN ($82 USD). A full Thanksgiving weekend of pool parties follows. December brings Christmas weekend festivities and a New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner on December 31, featuring 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 available from $35 USD.
Other 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 available on Eventbrite and at casacupula.com.
Don Pickens, founder of Casa Cupula, emphasized the season's mission: "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!"
With early bird pricing, guests can lock in the best seats and prices for the season's marquee events. The Fall/Winter 2026 season promises to deliver more entertainment, excitement, and reasons to celebrate than ever before.
