RuPaul's DragCon

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Meet Our Queens

There have been SO. MANY. Drag Race queens introduced to us since we last saw each other in person 2 years ago. Featuring your favorite stars of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12, 13, All Stars 6, and many more!

Don’t forget to check back, there is more talent to be announced!

Harassment Policy

All are welcome at RuPaul’s DragCon.

Kids 8 and under are free when accompanied by an adult with a ticket. The kids ticket will grant them the same access to DragCon as the adult’s ticket level, but does not include VIP perks. Kids will be let in during VIP hours if the adult has a VIP ticket.

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FAQ

DragCon's first priority is always the health and safety of everyone involved. Given how quickly information and safety requirements surrounding COVID-19 change, our guidelines are subject to change. Whilst we are currently planning limited Covid measures in line with government guidelines, this is subject to change. Future measures may include (but not limited to) the following; a requirement to provide proof of vaccination, proof of negative Covid test or certificate of recovery and mask wearing to gain entry."

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Drag Is Not Consent

RuPaul’s DragCon is dedicated to providing a harassment-free convention experience for everyone (regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion). We do not tolerate harassment of convention participants in any form. Convention participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the convention (without a refund) at the discretion of the convention organizers.

Harassment includes offensive verbal comments (related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion), sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

Exhibitors in the hall, sponsors, exhibitors, or similar activities are also subject to the anti-harassment policy.

If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the convention organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the convention (with no refund). If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of DragCon staff immediately or security. (DragCon staff can be identified by special badges and pink shirts).

We expect participants to follow these rules at all convention venues and convention-related social events.

DragCon UK is back! January 6, 7 & 8 2023 at London ExCeL

Accessibility

RuPaul's DragCon UK is a fully accessible event and is suitable for attendees in wheelchairs.

DragCon promotes equal opportunities for people with disabilities and is happy to offer one free carer ticket per guest able to provide evidence of their disability.

DragCon can accept the following documentation as proof of disability:

Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Blue Badge
Signed letter from GP

Please note that all documentation should be dated within 2 years and we are unable to accept expired Blue Badges.

There is no pre-registration necessary for these benefits; each guest requiring a carer should purchase the regular priced ticket level they desire. Once at the ExCeL, guest must bring the proper documentation to our All Star/Accessibility registration counter and will then be given a carer wristband for the person accompanying them.

BSL interpreters will be available at limited programming on the Main Stage.

Accessible Lines at Queen Booths:

Queen booths have a separate VIP access line that is also open to attendees with accessibility needs. Please show the line attendant your Accessibility wristband and you and your carer will be provided use of this separate line. For other autograph lines that do not include VIP access, please notify a DragCon line monitor and they will accommodate your entry. Please note that this access does not guarantee a shorter or “no wait” time. This access is provided to minimize navigation of lines.

General Admission Attendees

Friday 6 January - 10:00 to 18:00
Saturday 7 January - 10:00 to 18:00
Sunday 8 January - 10:00 to 17:00

VIP All Stars Attendees

Friday 6 January - 9:00 to 18:00
Saturday 7 January - 9:00 to 18:00
Sunday 8 January - 9:00 to 17:00

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Ticket Redemption

When you arrive at the ExCel London, you'll need to go to registration before you can enter the show floor.

At registration, your ticket will be scanned and you'll be given a badge to wear throughout the DragCon weekend. Please make sure you bring either your printed ticket or mobile ticket with you to registration. You can't register without it. You can register tickets for your friends and family, without them being present. We do not have an onsite box office, purchasing tickets ahead of time is highly encouraged.

Registration During DragCon Weekend
Registration opens at 7:30 am each day of DragCon weekend, 6 Jan to the 8th. If you collected your badge before doors open, you may queue in the designated waiting areas.

VIP All Star Registration
If you are a VIP All Star ticket holder, you will have a dedicated registration counter just for All Star attendees.

Floor Plan

Common Questions

Q: How do I purchase After Hours tickets?

If you don't have your DragCon UK ticket yet, then you'll purchase your After Hours ticket at the same time. You'll see the option to add After Hours as an add-on purchase, after you've added your DragCon ticket to your cart.

If you already have your DragCon UK ticket, head to the WOW Merch Booth (E27) purchase your After Hours ticket!

Q: Are DragCon and the After Hours shows all ages?

Yes - everyone is welcome at After Hours (as long as you have your add-on ticket!).

Q: What comes with an All Stars ticket?

All Stars tickets are the ultimate way to experience DragCon UK and come with loads of priority access across DragCon. This is the ticket for you if you want the best and most exclusive access, the ability to meet queens as quickly as possible, and the premium DragCon experience. All Stars tickets are available for the entire weekend, or you can purchase them for a particular day of DragCon.

All Stars ticket holders get the following perks as part of their ticket package:

- A designated All Stars entry and queuing area
- Early access to the venue and a special All Stars only hour on the show-floor each day, before doors open to Weekend or Single Day ticket holders
- Their own All Stars priority queues to see queens at their booths
- An exclusive All Stars badge registration area
- Access to an All Stars viewing area to watch performances on the Main Stage
- An All Stars only lounge on the show-floor with bars and bathrooms for our All Stars only.
- 15% off all Official DragCon merch at the World of Wonder booth

Q: What comes with a General Admission(Weekend or Single Day) ticket?

General Admission tickets get you access to all of DragCon during our regular hours - including programming, performances on the Main Stage during convention hours, and our full show floor featuring queen and vendor stalls. Queen stalls will have separate queues for our GA and All Stars ticket holders.

Q: Does DragCon offer payment plans for tickets?

You bet! Payment plans are available through our ticketing site, Tixr.

IMPORTANT INFO FOR INTERNATIONAL PURCHASERS: If you plan to utilize the payment plan option and have a pre-existing Tixr account that was previously used to purchase tickets to DragCon LA 2022 in currency other than GPB(British pound sterling), you will need to create a new Tixr account with a new email address or the payment plan option will not work.

Q: What day will my favorite queen be there?

Queens create their own schedules, so we aren't able to confirm what day each queen will be present. However, most queens will be at DragCon all three days with a stall on the show floor and DragCon will release programming schedules prior to DragCon weekend. Most queens post their stall schedules on their socials leading up to the event. So be sure to follow your favorite queens!

Q: How do I meet queens?

Queen meet and greets happen at their stalls on the show floor! Queens manage their own booths and will dictate any requirements to meet them. Requirements can be anything from nothing at all - to a minimum merch purchase. Regardless of any minimums required to meet queens: the best way to support our queens is to purchase something from them at their booths, so we encourage you to budget for this when planning for the weekend!

Q: When is the Queen's Walk?

Since DragCon UK kicks off on Friday this year, the legendary Queen's Walk on the Pink Carpet will be on Friday morning. Don't miss it - it's epic!!

Q: When will the programming schedule for the weekend be released?

Programming schedules for DragCon will be released no later than the weeks leading up to the show. We promise to get it released as soon as we can - we know that planning out your weekend is half of the fun! Please note that we do not release schedules for queen M&G's - queens manage their own schedules for that, so follow them on socials to stay in the loop!

Q: Are you going to be adding more queens?

We're always adding more queens. Keep an eye on our socials and join our mailing list for the latest announcements(and promo codes too!).

Q: Can I bring my child with me to DragCon?

Yes! DragCon is an all-ages, family friendly event and all are welcome at RuPaul’s DragCon UK. Kids 8 and under are free when accompanied by an adult with a ticket. The Kids ticket will grant them the same access to DragCon as the adult’s ticket level. Kids will be let in during All Star hours if the adult has a All Star ticket. This ticket does not include entrance to any separate DragCon After Hours Parties, unless the adult has a seperate ticket for After Hours as well.

If you are coming with a child that qualifies for a Kids ticket, you will add the Kids ticket to your cart when purchasing your own DragCon ticket.

Q: I have a disability, can I bring my carer?

Yes! Please see our Accessibility section here in the FAQs for requirements.

Q: Is RuPaul doing Meet & Greets?

Since time is limited and we want everyone at DragCon UK to have the chance to see Mama Ru, there will be no M&G's taking place. Instead, we encourage you to gather around the Main Stage and have the time of your life while Ru DJ's..you may even be pulled on the stage to twirl for Mama Ru!

Tickets are available NOW as an add-on when you purchase DragCon UK tickets.
After Hours will take place on the Main Stage at RuPaul's DragCon(on the showroom floor) after doors close. Each party requires their own separate ticket. Ticket holders must exit the DragCon floor upon closing, and can begin to queue in the registration area for re-entry immediately at 18:00. Parties are scheduled to start at 19:30 each night.

If you purchased After Hours Party tickets, you may pick up your After Hours badge when you pick up your DragCon badge at the registration counter. Please present your QR code for the After Hours Party to be scanned by the staff. Once they scan it, they will give you your badge that grants you access to the party you purchased tickets for. Both parties will require you to wear your badge all night in order to enter the party.

Night 1
Friday, January 6th - DragCon vs the World!
Anita Wigl'it, Baga Chipz, Blu Hydrangea, Cheryl Hole, Iceis Couture, Janey Jacké, Jimbo, Kendall Gender, Lemon, Ra'jah O'Hara, Rita Baga, Silky Nutmeg Ganache, Stephanie Prince, Vanity Milan, and Victoria Scone

Night 2
Saturday, January 7th - All Winners
Blu Hydrangea, Carmen Farala, Danny Beard, Elektra Bionic, Envy Peru, Gisèle Lullaby, Icesis Couture, Jaida Essence Hall, Krystal Versace, Paloma, Precious Paula Nicole, Ra’Jah O’Hara, and Yvie Oddly

A DragCon ticket is not an entry ticket for the After Hours Parties, this is a seperate ticketed event. Lineup is subject to change.

Official DragCon After Hours Parties

Travel

The RMT Union has called for strike action on all National Rail, London Overground and London Underground Services on the 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th January 2023. Other TFL services (including DLR and Elizabeth Line, which are used to access ExCeL London) are planned to be operational, but potentially not as full service. We encourage you to check which stations and services are working across the capital on the TfL website (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/) or using the ‘TfL Go’ mobile app.

It is likely there will be very limited services on these days; full strike-day timetables will be published two weeks prior to the strike action. There are still ways to access the venue depending on your location and travel plans.

● DLR services will be in operation, but with potentially limited services. All DLR-only stations will be open for passengers, including Custom House and Prince Regent to access ExCeL.

● The Elizabeth Line will operate as normal on all dates between Paddington and Abbey Wood, serving Custom House for ExCeL London.

● ExCeL is connected by river services and the cable car. Event attendees can use the river services to North Greenwich Pier and the cable car to Royal Victoria, a short walk from the west entrance.

For alternative travel, there is plenty of parking at ExCeL London with nearly 2,000 spaces. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis using pay and display, and costs £20 for up to 24-hours. It is available for cars, transit vans and minibuses up to 3.5T and up to 1.9 metres. ExCel London will also work with other large parking spaces in London, such as the O2, should additional spaces be required. Use SatNav code E16 1XL for the West Entrance to access ExCeL’s car park.
Licensed taxis or minicabs can also be used to and from the venue.

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DragCon Tips

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Print your ticket at home before you leave for the Convention Center or download it to your phone.

Get your schedule set! Check out the programming schedules, talent locations, and exhibitor locations before you arrive, and know where you want to be and when. These pages will update in real time during the event, so make sure to bookmark them and check for any changes!

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Know your way around. Download the floor map before the show.

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Drag Is Not Consent! Ask before you snap a photo. No shade allowed; DragCon is a love fest! If you see or feel like someone is bothering you (or being inappropriate), tell a DragCon staff member or security right away. Read our Harassment Policy policy.

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Bring your phone’s charging cable, plus an external charger. You don’t wanna miss any amazing photo opportunities!

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Bring multiple forms of payment, but especially cash! Many of our exhibitors take credit cards, but processing can be slow in a crowded building. Some queens may also prefer a digital service such as PayPal, so it's best to prepare an account ahead of time as well. ATMs are available on site.

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If you are traveling in a group or with small kids, set a meeting point in case you get lost. Good choices are the Kid Zone or the World of Wonder booth. Phones do die on the show floor. Don’t get lost!

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Keep the aisles moving, try not to stop in the middle. If you need to adjust your heels or wig, think of other fans and move to the side of the aisle.

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If you have something special you want signed, bring it! Talent and queens may charge for autographs, photographs, merchandise, or meet and greets at their individual discretion. Talent is subject to change/cancelation, and DragCon does not guarantee meeting talent.

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Because there will be bag checks at DragCon, it’s best to pack as light as possible.

Pack comfortable shoes! Heels look killer until their killing your feet. Try to wear comfortable shoes, or bring some with you. You’re gonna be doing a ton of walking!

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Before you arrive

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Come in drag, whatever that means to you! It’s not mandatory, but will make for great photo ops!

Use #DragCon on your social media posts. Share your DragCon experience with your friends who couldn’t make it!

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At DragCon

Take care of yourself! You can't enjoy the weekend if you pass out on the Pink Carpet. Eat, sleep, and hydrate!

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Know your way around. Download the floor map before the show.

Bring your phone’s charging cable, plus an external charger. You don’t wanna miss any amazing photo opportunities!

Keep the aisles moving, try not to stop in the middle. If you need to adjust your heels or wig, think of other fans and move to the side of the aisle.

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Before you arrive

Come in drag, whatever that means to you! It’s not mandatory, but will make for great photo ops!

Use #DragCon on your social media posts. Share your DragCon experience with your friends who couldn’t make it!

Take care of yourself! You can't enjoy the weekend if you pass out on the Pink Carpet. Eat, sleep, and hydrate!

At DragCon

Print your ticket at home before you leave for the Convention Center or download it to your phone.

Because there will be bag checks at DragCon, it’s best to pack as light as possible.

Pack comfortable shoes! Heels look killer until their killing your feet. Try to wear comfortable shoes, or bring some with you. You’re gonna be doing a ton of walking!

Meet Our Queens

Harassment Policy

Age Information

FAQ

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Accessibility

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Official DragCon After Hours Parties

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