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RuPaul’s Drag Con Los Angeles 2024
RuPaul’s DragCon LA is the West Coast’s drag event of the year and it’s happening May at the LA Convention Center South Hall.
RuPaul’s Drag Con 2024 Los Angeles
The three-day RuPaul’s DragCon LA is the world’s largest celebration of drag, featuring vendors, exhibitors, panel and Q&A sessions, plus appearances from drag stars including supermodel of the world RuPaul, and the season winners from the past year .
- Stay at the Ace Hotel, a well known favorite of many of the attending queens. The hotel is also just a short 5 minute drive to the convention centre.
The Event
- RuPaul’s DragCon LA is the West Coast’s drag event of the year and it’s happening May at the LA Convention Center South Hall.
- The Los Angeles event will include signings and meet & greets with your favorite Queens, fierce mainstage performances throughout the weekend, exclusive panels and programming, wig-snatching merch, immersive activations from RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE and fan-favorite WOW Presents Plus shows.
- Check out our guide to the best of Gay Los Angeles, including top tips on where to dine, stay and play.
The Attending Queens
- Join your other favorite dazzling queens from across the global award-winning “Drag Race” franchise.
- Awaiting line up for 2024 edition.
The After parties
- Even more infamous and definitely more difficult to gain entry, are the after parties! We expect the World Of Queens and the Battle on the Runway to return for 2023.
- Hotel Figueroa typically hosts the Drag Con Pool Party, and Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown is another popular venue during the DragCon. Book early.
Gay Downtown Los Angeles
- Over the past decade, Downtown has enjoyed a renaissance in all things artistic and creative and has become a new “gayborhood” with stylish bars and great dining options, plus some great entertainment options.
- Precinct DTLA, is a Spacious, brick-lined gay bar with lively events, cocktails & a small menu of American grub in the heart of downtown. It has brought a fresh lease of life into the LA gay scene.
Popular Hotels in LA
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the gay bars in WeHo.
Sunset Marquis Hotel, Petit Ermitage, Le Parc Suite Hotel, Best Western
Treat yourself at these world class resorts:
The Beverly Hills Hotel, L’Ermitage Beverly Hills The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Chamberlain West Hollywood is just
2 blocks from Santa Monica Boulevard.
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Gay Map of Los Angeles
If you want to stay in the epicentre of gay Los Angeles, then West Hollywood has to be your preferred destination. However if you are in LA for any length of time, you will need a car. Freeways make it easy to get from one area to another.
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The Beverly Hills Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
Known as “The Pink Palace,” this luxury hotel on Sunset Boulevard features full-service Spa and a beautiful outdoor pool. Bright and elegant rooms of The Beverly Hills Hotel feature marble bathrooms, TVs and minibars. Spacious suites pay homage to the legacy, while bungalows offer the true Hollywood experience inspired by their famous guests.
Viceroy L’Ermitage
5 Star, Luxury
Established in 1975 on a palm-lined residential boulevard, L’Ermitage is a discreet, luxurious getaway located a stone’s throw from the beating heart of Beverly Hills. As the first all-suite hotel in the nation, L’Ermitage is committed to offering travelers 5-star service, excellence in hospitality, and spacious accommodations.
Sunset Marquis Hotel
4 Star, Great Value
The Sunset Marquis Hotel Los Angeles is located in the heart of West Hollywood. Hidden away in a tree lined cul-de-sac, it is just steps from the famed sidewalks of the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. The property boasts 2 outdoor pools and an on-site restaurant. Villas at the property include unique amenities like private lifts
Petit Ermitage
4 Star, Location
Offering a private rooftop with stunning views of Los Angeles, a saltwater pool and comfortable indoor/outdoor seating, this elegant 4-star hotel is within one kilometer of the Sunset Strip. Each spacious suite at Petit Ermitage is equipped with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and iPod docking station
Video Of RuPaul’s LA DragCon
RuPaul’s LA DragCon 2017 Highlights
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Los Angeles
The top five areas include West Hollywood (WeHo), Silver Lake, Echo Park, Downtown Los Angeles, and Long Beach. West Hollywood is renowned for its vibrant gay scene, with numerous bars, clubs, and LGBTQ+-centered events
West Hollywood | The Heart of Gay Los Angeles
Photo: LA is home to some of the most diverse gay scenes in the USA with a bar for all tastes
- West Hollywood is renowned for its vibrant scene, welcoming atmosphere, and numerous gay bars, clubs, restaurants, and shops.
- WeHo hosts their annual pride in early June and spectacular Halloween celebrations in October.
- The neighbourhood is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the USA, including Santa Monica Boulevard.
- Discover the best things to see and do in West Hollywood
Silver Lake
Northeast of WeHo, with a diverse range of bars, cafes, and boutiques with a more laid-back and hipster vibe.
Hollywood
Home to some of LA’s most historic attractions, close to WeHo and home to some of the city’s iconic hotels.
Downtown
Seven miles from WeHo with a diverse scene and regular Megawoof Parties, DTLA Pride and Summertramp events.
Long Beach
A neighbouring coastal city with a range of gay bars, restaurants, & events, 26 miles south of WeHo
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