DragCon is returning to the UK!
RuPaul’s DragCon UK will return early next year bringing you a star studded weekend full of RuGirls and much more! Keep scrolling for all the details, list of the confirmed queens so far and how to get your claws on some tickets!
The weekend presented by Mamma Ru and our friends World of Wonder, the creators of RuPaul’s Drag Race is officially ru-turning in 2023 as it sashays to its new home at ExCel London. The show will be bringing charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent, for its second iteration of the UK convention which is set to be the biggest and fiercest yet. Taking place from Friday 6th January to Sunday 8th January 2023, the convention will feature - for the very first time in RuPaul’s DragCon UK herstory - a full three-day event for drag fans to enjoy.
“2020 feels like a lifetime ago, and we are so thrilled to be bringing our flagship in-person event back to the community we love so dearly - this time for three full days of programming!” say World of Wonder Co-Founders Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey. “The 2023 convention at ExCeL London will officially be our biggest convention in the UK to date. Our top priority will of course be everyone’s safety, as we bring drag excellence to London once more!”
What to expect from RuPaul’s DragCon UK 2023?
The three-day RuPaul’s DragCon UK event will be a family-friendly celebration of drag for all ages, featuring vendors; exhibitors; panel and Q&A sessions; plus appearances from Drag Race royalty, including supermodel of the world RuPaul,and iconic drag superstars such as Baga Chipz, Blu Hydrangea, Cheryl Hole, Divina De Campo, Jimbo, Kitty Scott-Claus, Lemon, Mo Heart, Pangina Heals, Trinity The Tuck and Vanessa Van Cartier and many more! For the full list of queens already confirmed see below.
Where will RuPaul’s DragCon UK 2023 be?
The show has found a new home at ExCel London.
When is RuPaul’s DragCon UK 2023?
The three day event starts on Friday 6th January and continues Saturday 7th January through to Sunday 8th January 2023.
What queens have been confirmed for RuPaul’s DragCon UK 2023?
From Drag Race UK
Baga Chipz, Blu Hydrangea, Cherry Valentine, Cheryl Hole, Choriza May, Crystal, Divina De Campo, Elektra Fence, Ginny Lemon, Gothy Kendoll, Joe Black, Kitty Scott-Claus, River Medway, Scaredy Kat, Scarlett Harlett, Sister Sister, Sum Ting Wong, Vanity Milan, Veronica Green, Victoria Scone and Vinegar Strokes.
From Drag Race US
Mo Heart and Trinity the Tuck.
From Drag Race Holland
Chelsea Boy, Envy Peru, Janey Jacké, Juicy Kutoure, Keta Minaj, My Li’l Puny, Madame Madness, Ma'Ma Queen, Masisi, Patty Pam-Pam, Reggy B, Roem, Sederginne, Tabitha, The Countess, Vanessa Van Cartier and Vivaldi.
From Drag Race Canada
Jimbo and Lemon.
From Drag Race Spain
Ariel Rec, Diamante Merybrown, Drag Sethlas, Estrella Xtravaganza, Jota Carajota, Juriji Der Klee, Marina, Marisa Prisa, Onyx, Samantha Ballentines, Sharonne and Venedita Von Däsh
From Drag Race Thailand
Pangina Heels.
From Drag Race Italy
Ava Hangar, Enorma Jean, Ivana Vamp and Le Riche.
How to get your hands on tickets to RuPaul’s Drag Con UK 2023?
Tickets to RuPaul’s DragCon UK at ExCeL London go on sale from 15th May at here.
The largest celebration of drag culture returns to the UK at London ExCeL from 6th - 8th January 2023. For updates and to book tickets to RuPaul’s DragCon UK click here.
Imagery with thanks to DragConUK