LEGO® House has announced a new series of AFOL events, with the first taking place next month. LEGO House Designer Evenings will let LEGO fans meet some of the wonderful members of the LEGO Design Team. The first is “Great LEGO Ships” with several designers on hand to discuss how they created some of the various LEGO ships, including the Going Merry from ONE PIECE, the LEGO Ideas Orca from JAWS and the U.S.S. Enterprise from Star Trek. Additional LEGO House Designer evenings will take place throughout 2026, with different designers and different subjects. Learn more about the upcoming event below.
Set Sail for the First LEGO® House Designer Evening: “Great LEGO Ships”
A brand-new fan experience launches December 4, 2025, at the Home of the Brick™.
13 November 2025, Billund, Denmark – LEGO® House is inviting fans to come aboard for a brand-new event concept designed especially for the LEGO fan community.
Launching this December, LEGO House Designer Evenings offer a unique opportunity to explore the creativity, craftsmanship, and stories behind iconic LEGO models, directly alongside the designers who built them.
The inaugural event, “Great LEGO Ships,” will take place on December 4, 2025, celebrating the artistry and innovation behind the LEGO Group’s most legendary ships – from timeless classics to spectacular pop-culture vessels.
Guests will enjoy an evening packed with exclusive activities, including:
- All-day access to LEGO House prior to the evening programme (starting 17:00)
- Light buffet dinner and social gathering with fellow fans
- Behind-the-scenes presentations from LEGO designers on iconic ships and sets, followed by Q&A
- Hands-on building experience guided by a LEGO designer
- After-hours access to the LEGO House Store with special offers
Meet the Designers
Fans will hear directly from the creative minds behind some of the most beloved LEGO ships:
- Niels Milan Pedersen – A LEGO Design legend sharing insights into classic LEGO ships from the archives.
- Yi-Chien Cheng – Designer of 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship and ships inspired by One Piece and Harry Potter™.
- Nathan Davis – Behind the scenes of 21350 JAWS and 21356 River Steamboat.
- Marina Stampoli – Sharing the design story behind 21363 The Goonies™ and 21356 River Steamboat.
- Hans Burkhard Schlömer – A closer look at 10335 Endurance and an exclusive preview of the newly announced 10356 Star Trek™: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D.
- Crystal Marie Fontan – Exploring the creative world of LEGO ships through the eyes of a LEGO graphic designer.
A New Experience for LEGO Fans
As the Home of the Brick™, LEGO House continuously looks for new ways to connect fans with the heart of the LEGO brand. The new Designer Evenings series gives guests a closer look at the creative process behind LEGO design, combining storytelling, inspiration, and community in one immersive evening.
Only the Beginning
Great LEGO Ships is the first in a series of quarterly LEGO House Designer Evenings planned for 2026, each exploring a completely new theme, from fantasy worlds to real-life engineering and beyond.
Event Details
Date: 4 December 2025
Time: From 17:00 (all-day access included)
Location: LEGO House, Billund
Price: DKK 1,899
Tickets: Limited availability – book now at LEGOHouse.com
Language: All sessions conducted in English
For opening hours, tickets, and more information, please visit LEGOHouse.com.
