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, and holiday celebrations. The season is designed to offer high-caliber entertainment with a strong sense of community, catering to a wide range of guests 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 the US and Canadian Labor Day weekend (September 5-7), featuring a special WERK! Edition of the Big Gay Drag Brunch and a themed NKD Pool Party on Saturday, complete with a fourth night free and $50 USD daily resort credit. 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 October 9-11, aligning with Columbus Day and Canadian Thanksgiving. The first FUN WKND includes the Adam & Steve NKD Pool Party (men only) on Friday, the NKD Pool Party on Saturday, and on Sunday the Big Gay Drag Brunch headlined by the Cupula Dolls, followed by a T-Dance. Weekly events continue Thursday through Sunday with no-cover Thursdays, themed pool parties, and the popular drag brunch.
Holiday traditions are a major focus. The Dia de los Muertos Dinner Experience returns October 29 with tickets from $799 MXN ($47 USD), featuring a Mexican gastronomy menu and a secret guest entertainer. Halloween weekend includes a costume contest at the NKD Pool Party on October 30 and a Dia de los Muertos Drag Brunch on November 1. Thanksgiving Dinner on November 26 offers a traditional buffet and entertainment, with early bird tickets at $1,399 MXN ($82 USD).
December brings Christmas weekend festivities and a New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner on December 31, featuring a prime rib buffet, bubbly toast, and the Mexican tradition of twelve grapes at midnight. NYE dinner tickets start at $99 USD if purchased before October 31, with party-only tickets from $35 USD. Additional events include a Welcome Atlantis Cruise party on November 10 and the Leather Fever Presented with Studs Bar & Pool Club WKND from November 19-22.
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... We don't just celebrate the occasion, we celebrate you!" Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite and at casacupula.com. Booking early ensures the best seats and prices.
