Puerto Vallarta's premier LGBTQ+ luxury resort, Casa Cupula, has announced its Fall & Winter 2026 events season, featuring a diverse array of pool parties, drag performances, immersive dining experiences, and holiday celebrations. The season is designed to provide high-caliber entertainment while fostering a sense of community, with early bird pricing available for many signature events.
The season kicks off with a special Labor Day weekend celebration from September 5-7, including a WERK! edition of the Big Gay Drag Brunch and a special NKD Pool Party on Saturday. Guests can take advantage of a fourth night free and receive $50 USD per day in resort credit. Following that, Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 19 with a ¡Viva México! themed NKD Pool Party, blending patriotic colors with the resort's signature playful atmosphere.
The official season begins October 9-11, coinciding with Columbus Day and Canadian Thanksgiving weekends. This opening FUN WKND includes the Adam & Steve NKD Pool Party on Friday, the NKD Pool Party on Saturday, and the Big Gay Drag Brunch plus Sunday T-Dance on October 11. The energy continues throughout the season with weekly no-cover Thursdays, themed pool parties, and Sunday drag brunches headlined by the Cupula Dolls.
Holiday traditions are a highlight, starting with the Dia de los Muertos Dinner Experience on October 29. Tickets start at $799 MXN ($47 USD). The celebration extends through Halloween weekend with a costume contest and a Dia de los Muertos drag brunch on November 1. Thanksgiving is marked with a lavish buffet dinner on November 26, with early bird tickets from $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 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 weekend with Studs Bar & Pool Club from November 19-22.
Don Pickens, founder of Casa Cupula, emphasized the resort's commitment to accessible world-class entertainment: "Every event we host is about belonging and finding your people. We don't just celebrate the occasion, we celebrate you!"
Tickets are available now on Eventbrite and at casacupula.com. Early booking ensures the best seats and prices for the season's most anticipated events.
