New owners of P’Town’s Crown & Anchor give an update on its delayed relaunch

The Pool at The Crown and Anchor The new owners of the beloved Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, Massachusetts, have issued an update on its relaunch. As we reported in December, this well-known hotel and entertainment venue is being bought by Tryst Hospitality. The company was founded by businessman Tristan Schukraft. He owns The Abbey in West Hollywood, a large chunk of the commercial space on Fire Island, and the gay-centered Tryst Hotel in Puerto Vallarta. As part of the acquisition, the 17-room hotel will be reborn as The Tryst Provincetown, with the associated cabaret rooms and bars remaining part of the facility. Back in December, the plan was for the Crown & Anchor to continue to operate under its existing owners until New Year’s Eve. It would then take its seasonal closure until April, during which time it would undergo remodelling and updates. Pack your bags, we’re going on an adventure Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the best LGBTQ+ travel guides, stories, and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today However, the process has taken longer than expected. In recent weeks, those wishing to book for the upcoming summer season found themselves unable to do so and had no idea of what was going on. The Tryst group has now issued an update. It appears the acquisition process took longer than expected. Phased reopening “Originally expected to take ownership of the property last fall, Tryst Hospitality ultimately took over nearly five months later than anticipated, compressing renovation timelines ahead of the summer season,” says a press statement. “Rather than rush a full opening, the company will roll spaces online throughout the summer while continuing upgrades across the property.” This means that the hotel will not be operational for the 2026 summer season. However, all the other parts of the business will undergo a phased reopening over the coming months. The Crown & Anchor in Provincetown One of the priorities is updating staff housing. Some of the previous Crown & Anchor staff are returning to their positions and the Tryst group is also in the process of recruiting new team members. “Look, she’s an old girl,” said Tristan Schukraft, founder of Tryst Hospitality, in a statement. “I could either slap some paint on everything and pretend it was finished or take the time to do this right. I chose to do it right. Provincetown, and the people who make the Crown & Anchor magical, deserve that.” Entertainment spaces to open first The Vault, The Paramount, and Wave Bar will reopen in late May. Wave Bar will debut upgrades throughout the summer, while the Courtyard will initially operate as a cocktail-focused outdoor gathering space, perfect for afternoon drinks and late-night mingling. Paramount will debut some new weekly events, including JUNK – a Friday night underwear party. This may be replaced during certain big theme weeks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Crown & Anchor (@onlyatthecrown) These May openings will be followed by a refreshed pool deck with new daytime programming and the return of the Cabaret Room later in the summer. There will also be a new restaurant, with a drag brunch a staple every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. “This summer is a little scrappier, a little sexier, and honestly very Provincetown,” said Schukraft. “The important thing is that the Crown is alive again.” The bigger renovation of the hotel side of the operation will happen during the next off-season. “This season is about reopening the heart of the property,” said Schukraft. “Next season is when the real transformation begins.” Provincetown summer season 2026 Aerial view of Provincetown (Photo: Rod Clement Photography/Shutterstock) The Provincetown summer season doesn’t have an official start date, but most consider the Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial kick-off. The 2026 summer theme weeks and weekends are below. May 21 – May 25 – Memorial Day Weekend Women’s Festival Jun 1 – Jun 7 – Provincetown CabaretFest Jun 3 – Jun 8 – Womxn of Color Weekend Jun 5 – Jun 7 – Provincetown Pride Jun 10 – Jun 14 – Provincetown International Film Festival Jun 17 – Jun 22 – Frolic: Men of Color Weekend Jun 19 – Jun 21 – Juneteenth Weekend Jun 26 – Jun 28 – Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet Jul 3 – Jul 10 – Independence Week (4th of July) Jul 11 – Jul 18 – Bear Week Jul 22 – Jul 25 – Girl Splash (Women’s Summer Week) Jul 25 – Aug 1 – Family Week Aug 15 – Aug 22 – Provincetown Carnival Related The Boatslip in Provincetown has some big and beautiful news Check out some of the new-look areas at the Boatslip and its latest acquisition. Join the GayCities newsletter for weekly updates on the best LGBTQ+ destinations and events—nearby and around the world.