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Getting Into SWCE

Ready to embark on your intergalactic adventure? Before you land at Star Wars Celebration, we encourage you to read all of the information below regarding getting into the ExCeL London and queuing.

Badge pick up and morning queuing will open for all fans at 8:00 AM daily. You may not arrive prior to 8:00 AM. Overnight queuing and camping is not allowed, and you may be sent to Detention Block AA-23 if you arrive too early! Star Wars Celebration will open at 10:00 AM daily, and 9:30 AM for Jedi Master VIPs.

Upon arrival, enter Star Wars Celebration from the Custom House walkway, between the West Entrance and Custom House DLR station. Look for directional signage or ask a staff member for help if you need assistance. The West entrance will be closed to all fans except those with accessibility needs. Do not queue at the West entrance, continue along Custom House walkway to the main entry point.

IMPORTANT: The Prince Regent (East) entrance to ExCeL London will be closed all weekend. If you are staying at the Aloft, Doubletree, or other East Docklands Hotels, take the DLR one stop from Prince Regent and alight at Custom House station. 

MORNING QUEUE

After you pass through security and bag check, you will enter Star Wars Celebration via the lorryway to the North Hall. Registration, Badge Pick Up, and the Accessible Services Desk is located inside the North Hall and can assist you with picking up your badge, replacing a lost badge, or applying for an accessible access credential.

  • If you already have your badge, proceed directly to the general morning queue. This is where you will line up to enter the Show Floor, Show Store, Galaxy Stage, Twin Suns Stage, autographs, photo ops,  and all other fan features, including stand-by lines for the most popular events. This includes guests with reservations to the Funko booth, Show Store, Twin Suns Stage and Galaxy stage. I
  • If you already have your badge and you have a reservation to the first panel of the day on the Celebration Stage, join the Celebration Stage Reservations Only queue. You must show your proof of reservation (QR code) and photo ID. You will receive a wristband that grants access to the 11:00 AM Celebration Stage panel. If you do not have a reservation and want to join the stand-by line for the 11:00 AM panel, you must enter the general queue.
  • If you are a Jedi Master VIP, look for your designated line nearest the Registration/Badge Pick Up area. Jedi Master VIPs may enter Star Wars Celebration starting at 9:30 AM daily.
  • If you are a fan with accessibility needs, look for your designated queues for Celebration Stage reservations and all other general queuing.