Event Dates
From: Friday, January 10, 2025
To: Saturday, January 11, 2025
RU Paul Drag Con UK 2025
DragCon returns in January to London ExCeL. This is your chance to see your favourite stars, returning & new in one place.
RU Paul Drag Con UK 2025
DragCon returns in January to London ExCeL. This is your chance to see your favourite stars, returning and new, in one place.
- Are you visiting for DragCon? Stay at the Novotel London Excel featuring spacious rooms and a modern gym located just 150m from the venue.
The Event
- January 10th & 11th, 2025 – The RuPaul’s DragCon UK event will feature signings and meet & greets, performances, exclusive panels, merchandise stands and immersive activations from RuPaul’s Drag Race and fan-favorite WOW Presents Plus shows.
- Typically, RuPaul crosses the pond to join the festivities.
The Line-Up
- Visitors can see their favourite queens from the Drag Race universe, including supermodel of the world RuPaul and iconic UK drag superstars from the TV shows.
- Awaiting lineup for the 2025 edition.
The Venue
- ExCeL London is an exhibition and international convention centre in the Royal Docks area of Newham, East London.
- If you’re travelling on the Tube, the Prince Regent DLR station is the nearest stop to ExCeL London, a 7-mile journey from Kings Cross.
- A Taxi from central London will cost between £45-£55.
- Check out the top hotels close to ExCeL London.
Recommended Hotels in London
The following hotels have high ratings and are close to the gay bars and clubs of Soho and a short ride to the exhibition centre:
Hazlitt’s, Piccadilly Hotel, The Z Hotel Soho, W London Leicester Square
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
W Hotel London is our editors choice
when in London in the heart of the city!
Official Website
For further information and advice on
RU Paul Drag Con UK, Website
Gay Map of SoHo / London
Stay in the heart of London’s gay SoHo District and you will be close to all the pride festivities and events. Book early with our hotel partner booking.com as this zone is one of the most requested during Pride!
Recommended Hotels in London By Booking
Book with confidence. Get the best Prices from our partner Booking.com
We have chosen hotels in London that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Hotel Cafe Royal
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, London landmark, luxury bathroom amenities.
- Close to the gay district.
- Bang & Olufsen systems.
- Historic elegance with modern luxury, perfect for an indulgent stay in central London.
W London
5 Star, Readers Choice
- 5-star, West End, stylish cocktail bar.
- Close to the gay district.
- iPod docks, 37-inch TVs.
- Vibrant luxury in the heart of London’s entertainment district, with sumptuous spa facilities.
The Soho Hotells
5 Star, Great Value
- 5-star, air-conditioned rooms, beauty treatment room.
- Close to the gay district.
- Flat-screen TV, iPod docking.
- Chic and stylish, offering intimate luxury with personal care and a prime Soho location.
Hazlitt’s
4 Star, Location
- 4-star, Theatreland, antique furniture.
- Close to the gay district.
- Flat-screen TV, luxury REN toiletries.
- Boutique charm in the West End, perfect for theatre lovers and cultural explorers.
Video The Best of Ru Paul’s Drag Con
Ru takes us through some of her favorite moments of DragCon UK!
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in London
From elegant royal parks to edgy urban districts, London is a city that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Stay in a chic, centrally located hotel in the buzzing heart of the West End, and you’ll find yourself just a stone’s throw from many of London’s top gay-friendly neighbourhoods.
Soho | Gay Centre of London
Photo: Soho is home to some of the most famous gay bars in the UK including Ku Bar
- Soho, a vibrant buzzing neighbourhood and London’s gay epicentre, brimming with LGBTQ+ friendly bars, clubs, and restaurants.
- The neighbourhood’s bustling streets are where the city’s gay scene truly comes to life. The historic Soho Square is a fantastic place to relax and people-watch.
- Explore Old Compton Street, the main artery of Soho’s gay scene, filled with vibrant venues, including G-A-Y, Village Bar, and Admiral Duncan.
- Discover the best things to see and do in Soho
Covent Garden
Known for its shops, restaurants, theatres & close to major attractions, including the British Museum & Trafalgar Square.
Clapham
Home to the iconic Two Brewers pub Clapham is a 30-min ride from Soho, a must-visit location in the area.
Vauxhall
Just a quick tube ride from Soho, known for its edgier, more alternative gay scene, including the royal vauxhall tavern
Hampsted
Known for its charming village atmosphere, picturesque streets, upscale shops & Hampstead Heath
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