DragCon UK 2025 - LOAD IN Details!!
Load In to DragCon with 8 Easy Steps!
Hello Hello Hello!!
DragCon UK 2025 is here and we can't wait to see you!
Please read all eight steps below, (trust me) it will answer all your questions!!
1- Exhibitor Move In Dates and Times.
You can find move in dates, times, venue location, booth packages, official show hours, and current map here: UK Exhibiting Details
Move In is Thursday, January 9th. From 8:00 to 17:00 (5pm)
Move Out is Saturday, January 11th. From 17:00 to 21:00 (5pm to 9pm)
2- Know Your Booth Number
3- How Do I Pick Up My Credentials?
4- Loading Dock / Lorry way
5- How Many Badges Am I getting?
6- End of Day Clean Up
On Thursday, all spaces must be ready by 16:45 (4:45pm), as all exhibitors will be asked to exit the hall at 17:00 (5pm).
On Friday, doors close to the public at 18:00 (6pm). Exhibitors have 30 minutes to reset their booth space if needed to prep for the next day.
8- Thank You
DragCon UK 2025 is here and we can't wait to see you!
Please read all eight steps below, (trust me) it will answer all your questions!!
1- Exhibitor Move In Dates and Times.
You can find move in dates, times, venue location, booth packages, official show hours, and current map here: UK Exhibiting Details
Move In is Thursday, January 9th. From 8:00 to 17:00 (5pm)
Move Out is Saturday, January 11th. From 17:00 to 21:00 (5pm to 9pm)
2- Know Your Booth Number
If you are talent, you can find your booth number here: Talent Booth Numbers
If you are an exhibitor, you can find your booth number here: Exhibitor Booth Numbers
3- How Do I Pick Up My Credentials?
Due to some companies having different staff members on move in days vs event days, we are changing the credential process a bit. Please read the new directions carefully below.
Please pick up your credentials at the S1 entrance of South Hall. You will see a designated area for badge pick up. Once you find the area, please join the queue and our staff will help you. The S1 Blvd entry point, is closest to the west entry side, near the Elizabeth Line.
We only need one person from each team to join the line queue. That team member only needs to share two facts to check in: Name of Brand, Name of Point of Contact for Brand. You will then be given a packet that holds all the credentials attached to your company name that you will need for event days. We cannot do partial pick ups, you are responsible for distributing your passes to your team members for the weekend.
All credentials in the packet are for official DragCon event days only!! For move in and set up, you need to pick up a temp wristband from security. Security will be at the entrance to the hall, right after you pick up your packet. Group your team together, show the guard that you have a packet, and he will hand you a temp wristbands for your team.
In short:
We only need one person from each team to join the line queue. That team member only needs to share two facts to check in: Name of Brand, Name of Point of Contact for Brand. You will then be given a packet that holds all the credentials attached to your company name that you will need for event days. We cannot do partial pick ups, you are responsible for distributing your passes to your team members for the weekend.
All credentials in the packet are for official DragCon event days only!! For move in and set up, you need to pick up a temp wristband from security. Security will be at the entrance to the hall, right after you pick up your packet. Group your team together, show the guard that you have a packet, and he will hand you a temp wristbands for your team.
In short:
- In order to be in the hall during set up, you do not need to wear your exhibitor wristband, you need to wear your temp wristband from security. This temp wristband will grant you access to walk in and out as you please during the set up day only.
- However, in order to gain access to the hall space on Friday and Saturday, temp wristbands will not be accepted. You will need to wear your official DragCon credentials from the packet.
4- Loading Dock / Lorry way
If you are driving in and need to unload your vehicle, please review the directions here: Loading Areas For Vehicles
When booking please note:
Event = RuPaul’s DragCon UK 2025
User Type = Exhibitors
Booking Code = DRAGEX
Click here for the direct booking link!
When booking please note:
Event = RuPaul’s DragCon UK 2025
User Type = Exhibitors
Booking Code = DRAGEX
Click here for the direct booking link!
If you plan to unload or load up a vehicle, please book a slot as you won't be allowed access if you just turn up without a booking. Details in the link above.
You can unload your vehicle first, then go pick up your badges. You will need to move your vehicle to the parking lot as your unloading time is limited. But once you start setting up your actual booth space, everyone needs to wear their temp wristband from security.
5- How Many Badges Am I getting?
Exhibitors get four exhibitor passes per 3m x 3m reserved. If you purchased additional exhibitor passes, they will be included in your badge pick up packet. Talent packets have a different credentials included.
6- End of Day Clean Up
On Thursday, all spaces must be ready by 16:45 (4:45pm), as all exhibitors will be asked to exit the hall at 17:00 (5pm).
On Friday, doors close to the public at 18:00 (6pm). Exhibitors have 30 minutes to reset their booth space if needed to prep for the next day.
All exhibitors are invited to join us at the After Party on the main stage. Your exhibitor credential will grant you entry. All exhibitors will need to exit the hall. If you are staying for the after party, please queue with the attendees for re entry. The entire hall needs to be cleared before we can re-open our doors.
7- OMG
Condragulations, you made it to the bottom of the list!
8- Thank You
You make DragCon possible, thank you for being a part of our World of Wonder!