Puerto Vallarta's LGBTQ+ luxury resort Casa Cupula has unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026 events season, featuring a diverse array of pool parties, drag brunches, themed dinners, and holiday celebrations. The season is designed to offer high-caliber entertainment at accessible prices, with early bird discounts available for those who plan ahead.
The festivities begin with the Labor Day weekend (September 5-7), which includes a special WERK! edition of the Big Gay Drag Brunch and a themed NKD Pool Party. Guests can also enjoy a fourth night free and $50 USD daily resort credit. Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 19 with the ¡Viva México! Edition of the NKD Pool Party, blending national pride with the resort's signature playful atmosphere.
The official season opener occurs during the Columbus Day/Thanksgiving weekend (October 9-11), featuring the first FUN WKND of the year. Highlights include the Adam & Steve NKD Pool Party (men only) on Friday, the NKD Pool Party on Saturday, and the Big Gay Drag Brunch along with the Sunday T-Dance Party. These events set the tone for a season filled with energy, as weekly pool parties feature rotating DJs, dancers, and themes from Thursday through Sunday.
Holiday traditions are reimagined with unique experiences. The Dia de los Muertos Dinner Experience returns on October 29, offering a Mexican gastronomy menu and a mysterious guest entertainer, with tickets 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 is celebrated with a lavish buffet dinner on November 26, starting at $1,399 MXN ($82 USD), followed by a weekend of pool parties.
December brings Christmas 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 WKND with Studs Bar & Pool Club from November 19-22.
Founder Don Pickens emphasized the resort's commitment to belonging and community, stating, "Every event we host is about belonging and finding your people. We don't just celebrate the occasion, we celebrate you!" Tickets are available on Eventbrite and casacupula.com, with early booking ensuring the best seats and prices.
