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, catering to a variety of guests with options ranging from no-cover pool days to exclusive holiday dinners. Early bird pricing is available for a limited time, rewarding those who plan ahead.
The season kicks off with celebrations for U.S. and Canadian Labor Day Weekend (September 5-7), including 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, blending patriotic colors with tropical luxury.
The official season begins the weekend of October 9-11, aligning with Columbus Day and Canadian Thanksgiving. This FUN WKND features Friday's Adam & Steve NKD Pool Party (men only) and Saturday's NKD Pool Party on October 10. Sunday, October 11, offers 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, signature NKD Pool Parties on Friday and Saturday, and Sunday's Big Gay Drag Brunch headlined by the Cupula Dolls, followed by a T-dance. The energy continues with rotating DJs, dancers, and themes from Thursday through Sunday.
Holiday traditions are reimagined, starting with the Dia de los Muertos Dinner Experience on October 29, with tickets from $799 MXN ($47 USD). Guests can enjoy Mexican gastronomy 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 menu served buffet style, with entertainment, and early bird tickets starting at $1,399 MXN ($82 USD). Christmas weekend fills the Pool Club with festive parties, and New Year's Eve on December 31 includes a prime rib buffet, bubbly welcome toast, and the Mexican tradition of twelve grapes at midnight, with views of fireworks over the bay. NYE Dinner tickets start at $99 USD before October 31, 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 available on Eventbrite and at casacupula.com.
Don Pickens, founder of Casa Cupula, emphasized the resort's commitment to accessibility and community: "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!"
The Fall/Winter 2026 season promises more entertainment, excitement, and reasons to celebrate, whether for first-time visitors or returning guests to this beloved LGBTQ+ destination.
