2021 LEGO events and shows in the UK

1 January 2021

Bricks McGee list of UK LEGO events and shows 2021

It’s that time of year, again, somehow – time for our list of UK LEGO events for 2021! After a patchy year for 2020’s LEGO events in the UK – and around the world, too – we’re hoping 2021 brings some normality back to our LEGO-loving calendar.

Coronavirus / Covid-19 – many events are likely to be cancelled or postponed from March 2020 onwards; please check with organisers before travelling.

A rough guide to the size of the LEGO event is given, based on the numbers of visitors per day. This is designed to give you an idea of the scale of the event, although we’ve found LEGO shows of all sizes to be enjoyable. With larger shows, you can generally expect to saee more exhibits, and have more activities for visitors to take part in.

  • Small LEGO shows are estimated to attract 0 – 1000 visitors per day.
  • Medium LEGO shows are estimated to attract 1001 – 3000 visitors per day.
  • Large LEGO shows are estimated to attract 3001 – 5000 visitors per day.

We no longer list LEGO workshops at museums or travelling exhibitions of LEGO models, as these became too time-intensive to keep track of.

As always, check with the event organisers before travelling to events.

LEGO shows in the UK for 2021

Event name
(Organiser)		 Date Venue Description Event size* Cost
CANCELLED
Thirsk Brick Show
(Brick Alley LEGO User Group)		 CANCELLED
Saturday 13th February 2021		 Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Thirsk, North Yorkshire A small LEGO show in this town hall, back for its third year. The profits from the show go to Holy Rood House, a respite centre in the town. LEGO displays and some activities. Small Small entry fee in aid of charity.
Bricks At Home Virtual LEGO® Show
(Brick Alley LEGO User Group, others)		 Saturday 27th February – Sunday 28th 2021 Virtual event, hosted online Bricks At Home is a virtual weekend of LEGO activities, presentations and interviews with builders from around the world. Back for its second year, expect to see more amazing LEGO creations with TV-style interviews, hands-on activities, and more. Small Free entry for AFOLs and TFOLs (priority to LEGO User Group members from around the world); limited spaces
Southwick Super Models
(That Brick! LEGO User Group)		 Saturday 20th March 2021 D-Day Memorial Hall, Winchester A small LEGO show in its first year Small Small entry fee.
CANCELLED
Ware’s The Bricks
(Master Builder Parties)		 CANCELLED
Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th April 2021		 Ware Priory, Hertfordshire LEGO displays, activities and traders. Small Entry fee in aid of charity.
Milton Keynes Brick Festival
(Showmasters Ltd)		 Saturday 1st May 2020 Woughton Leisure Centre, Milton Keynes This commercial LEGO returns to MK again. LEGO displays, activities and traders. Medium Ticket fee applies; online booking available.
Sheffield Brickfest
(Sheffbricks)		 Saturday 22 – 23 May 2021 High Storrs School, High Storrs Road, Sheffield, S11 7LH LEGO show in Sheffield, South Yorkshire area. Medium Requires paid ticket for entry.
Discovery Brick Show CANCELLED
(Brick Alley LEGO User Group)		 Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th May 2021 CANCELLED Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne This LEGO show in central Newcastle returns, with LEGO models from builders across the UK, activities and a marketplace for all range of budgets for LEGO-lovers. Medium Some free activities; entry to see the models and marketplace requires a paid ticket.
Brick Express
(GertLUG)		 Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th June 2021 Avon Valley Railway, Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol Family friendly event. LEGO displays and activities. Small Requires tickets – see event website.
Bressingham Bricks
(Bressingham)		 Saturday, 31st July – Sunday 1st August 2021 (TBC) Bressingham Steam & Gardens, Low Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2AA A return for this fundraising LEGO show in Norfolk. Includes large LEGO Flying Scotsman model Small Paid tickets required for entry; see event page for details.
Hull Brickfest
(Sheffbricks)		 Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th  August 2021 Guildhall, Hull This LEGO show returns for another year in the centre of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire. Small Entry fee; ticket booking recommended.
Caterham Model Show
(Brickish Association)		 Saturday, 18th September 2021 Centenary Hall, Sacred Heart Church, Essendene Road, CR3 5PB This established LEGO and model show is back again for 2021. LEGO displays, activities and traders, as well as non-LEGO displays. Medium Paid tickets required for entry; see event page for details.
CANCELLED Calder Valley Brick Show 2021
(Bricktopia)		 CANCELLED Sunday 26th September 2021 Mytholmroyd Community & Leisure Centre, Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire LEGO displays, activities and traders in aid of the Community Centre the show is held in. Medium Small entry fee. Book online
(TBC) Great Western Brick Show
(Brickish Association)		 (TBC) Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd October 2021 Steam Museum, Swindon One of the UK’s largest and longest-running LEGO shows – two days of LEGO displays and activities. Large Paid tickets; see event website.
Redhill Brick and Model Show
(-)		 Saturday 23rd October 2021 Redhill, Surrey This LEGO show returns in the south of England. Small Paid tickets; see event website.
Shildon Brick Show
(Brick Alley LEGO User Group)		 Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st November 2021 Locomotion Museum, Shildon, County Durham The UK’s largest free LEGO show – two days of LEGO displays and activities. Large Free entry.
Sheffield Brick Fest
(Sheffield LEGO User Group)		 Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th November 2021 TBC – Sheffield, South Yorkshire LEGO displays and traders. Medium Paid entry; tickets required.