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.
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."
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.
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DragCon promotes equal opportunities for people with disabilities and is happy to offer one free companion 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 companion 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 credential wristband for their companion. Same guidelines apply to both After Hours Parties.
BSL interpreters will be available at limited programming on the Main Stage.
Accessible Lines at Queen Booths:
Queen booths have a separate All Star access line that is also open to attendees with accessibility needs. Please show the line attendant your Accessibility wristband and you and your companion will be provided use of this separate line. For other autograph lines that do not include All Star 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
Saturday 13 January - 10:00 to 18:00
Sunday 14 January - 10:00 to 17:00
VIP All Stars Attendees
Saturday 13 January - 9:00 to 18:00
Sunday 14 January - 9:00 to 17:00
After Hours (Separately Ticketed Events)
Friday 12 January - 19:00 to 21:00 (Kick Off)
Saturday 13 January - 19:00 to 21:00
HOURS
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 credential 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. We do not have an onsite box office, purchasing tickets ahead of time is highly encouraged.
The registration process outlined above also applies to After Hours ticket holders. After Hours tickets should be picked up at the same time as your DragCon event tickets.
Registration Hours
Friday 12 January - 15:00 to 20:00
All ticket tiers are eligible to pick up their badges during this time. If your ticket is for the Friday night Kick Off event, you are able to wait in the designated holding area starting at 18:00 for entry.
Saturday, January 13 - 8:00 to 18:00
All ticket tiers are eligible to pick up their credentials during this time. If your ticket is for the Saturday night After Hours event, you are able to wait in the designated holding area starting at 18:00 for entry.
Sunday, January 14 - 8:00 to 16:00
All ticket tiers are eligible to pick up their credentials during this time.
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.
Tips and Requirements
Wristbands and badges are non-transferable, and can not be transferred or shared with another person.
Please make sure you bring either your printed ticket or mobile ticket with you to registration. You can't register without it.
You cannot register tickets for your friends and family, they must be present.
We do not have an onsite box office, purchasing tickets ahead of time is required.
Q: How do I purchase After Hours tickets?
On our ticket page where you can also purchase DragCon Tickets, just add the desired ticket to your cart. Please note, you will need to wear your DragCon credential and After Hours credential to gain access to the after hours event.
Q: Are DragCon and the After Hours shows all ages?
All are welcome at DragCon but kids 8 and under are free when accompanied by an adult with a ticket. Both After Hour events are 16 and up!
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 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 boot
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 LA22 or LA23 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, the majority of queens will be at DragCon both 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 Saturday this year, the legendary Queen's Walk on the Pink Carpet will be on Saturday 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. Both parties are 16 and up.
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 companion?
Yes! Please see our Accessibility section here in the FAQs for requirements.
Night 1
Friday 12 January
Lineup coming soon!
Night 2
Saturday 13 January
Lineup coming Soon!
Guidelines for Both Nights
After Hours events are 16+ events. Kids tickets do not have access to the After Parties. After Hours will take place on the Main Stage at RuPaul's DragCon(on the showroom floor) on Friday night and then Saturday night, after doors close.
Tickets are available NOW on our website when you purchase DragCon UK tickets. 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 credential 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.
A DragCon ticket is not an entry ticket for the After Hours Parties, this is a separate ticketed event. You will still need to wear your DragCon credential with your After Hour Party credential to enter. Lineup is subject to change.
Attendees can access the venue via the DLR and Elizabeth Line trains. Learn more ways to arrive via ExCel London’s website.
Find out more about ExCeL London's policies, amenities, and location here:
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