The reality television show RuPaul Drag Race has created a collective of fans worldwide.
Dubbed the “Queen of Drag”, RuPaul has made a name for himself as a producer, host, and judge in the reality competition, winning a host of accolades for the show.
The format follows the television personality, actor, singer, and drag queen himself searching for "America's next drag superstar". Contestants are given different challenges every week.
And so, RuPaul’s DragCon UK was born. This is a fan convention and expo of drag culture based around the American event of the same name, which was held in Los Angeles and New York City.
The London convention will see a surge of queens and drag enthusiasts attending the three-day event.
So where and when is it and how can you get tickets? Read on to find out.
Where and when is RuPaul’s DragCon?
The three-day convention will take place at ExCeL London on Saturday, January 13, and Sunday, January 14.
Line-up
Last year's DragCon UK involved more than 100 queens from the Drag Race franchise. RuPaul’s DragRace: UK vs the World contestants, including the likes of Pangina Heals, Lemon, Baga, Chipz, and Mo Heart, also appeared.
So far, it’s confirmed that 175 queens will be taking part this year, including Baga Chipz, JuJubee, Cheryl Hole, Scarlet Envy, Juno Birch, Ginny Lemon, Lawrence Chaney, Pangina Heals, Ginger Johnson, Jimbo, Sum Ting Wong, Trinity The Tuck and many more.
And that's not all. RuPaul’s Drag Race judge superstar Michelle Visage will host the first WOW Presents Plus live broadcast from the Pink Carpet. She will give global fans a close look at the hottest action from The Queen’s Walk.
Visage said: “Dragcon’s Pink Carpet is the Met Gala of drag excellence. I am so excited to host the first live broadcast in WOW Presents Plus herstory.
"We are going to share the fashion eleganza from your favourite queens globally for the very first time live. These queens better bring it, because the world will be watching.”
How to get tickets
Tickets are priced from £40, and you can choose from general admission (the classic DragCon experience), All Star (the VIP DragCon experience, or the separately ticketed After Hours.
They can be purchased here.
Opening times
General admission attendees
Saturday, 13th January - 10:00 to 18:00
Sunday, 14th January - 10:00 to 17:00
VIP All-Star attendees
Saturday, 13th January - 9:00 to 18:00
Sunday, 14th January - 9:00 to 17:00
After hours* (separately ticketed events)
Friday, 12th January - 19:00 to 21:00 (Kick Off)
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Saturday, 13th January - 19:00 to 21:00
