We know a lot of you out there love Drag Race, and also love Cons, so why not combine the two in January 2023 when ‘RuPaul’s DragCon UK‘ hits the ExCel London!
After a three-year hiatus period, RuPaul’s DragCon UK is set to make a flamboyant return to ExCel London in Greenwich on 6th-8th January 2023. Tickets to the UK iteration of the world’s biggest celebration of drag culture are available to snatch up now at uk.rupaulsdragcon.com.
The three-day spectacle will play host to the world’s biggest celebration of Drag culture. Featuring extraordinary Drag Queens from all over the world who have battled and lip-synced for their lives on the global phenomenon and Emmy-award-winning franchise ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race‘, this second iteration of the UK convention is set to be even bigger and fiercer than before.
RuPaul’s DragCon UK will offer UK fans a cornucopia of drag excitement, including a special appearance and exclusive DJ set from Drag Race matriarch, RuPaul Charles, alongside signings and meet & greets with fan-favourite Queens; fierce mainstage performances throughout the weekend; exclusive programming; wig-snatching merch; and immersive activations from RuPaul’s Drag Race and fan-favourite WOW Presents Plus shows.
DragCon UK is an enjoyable day or weekend out for the entire family, so bring your kids to the Kids Zone where they can take part in fun activities including story hour, colouring and crafts.
“We couldn’t be happier to be back in Blighty for our 2nd edition of RuPaul’s DragCon UK,” said World of Wonder Co-Founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato. “The art and entertainment of drag have provided much-needed light and joy for so many in the last few years, and our DragCon’s are a time for celebration with Drag Queens and audiences alike. With the ever-incredible RuPaul and dozens of amazing Queens joining us, we promise that RuPaul’s DragCon UK will be a spectacle not to be missed.”
To date, over 100 fan-favourite Drag Queens have confirmed their attendance to RuPaul’s DragCon UK, including all the winners of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK – The Vivienne (Series 1 winner), Lawrence Chaney (Series 2 winner), Krystal Versace (Series 3 winner) and Blu Hydrangea (winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. The World).
Also in attendance will be previous winners of the US iteration, Trinity The Tuck, Yvie Oddly, Jinkx Monsoon and Jaida Essence Hall, all of whom competed in RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 7 (exclusively on WOW Presents Plus), Jiggly Caliente (RuPaul’s Drag Race S4, RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars S6) and Queens from global Drag Race editions including Pangina Heals (Drag Race Thailand; RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World), Elektra Bionic (winner of Drag Race Italia Season 1), Vanessa Van Cartier (winner of Drag Race Holland Season 2) and many, many more.
A full list of talent can be found below, with many more to be announced over the coming months. Check the official @RuPaulsDragCon social accounts for further line-up announcements.
For more information and to buy tickets and VIP experience passes to ‘RuPaul’s DragCon UK’ at ExCeL London, visit uk.rupaulsdragcon.com.
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