Set Sail for the First LEGO House Designer Evening – “Great LEGO Ships”!

The LEGO House has announced an exciting series of events that lets AFOLs meet Designers!

The first of these events, dubbed LEGO House Designer Evenings, will take place next month. Attendees can meet some of the LEGO Design Team who are on hand to chat about how they came up with some of the LEGO ships, such as the LEGO One Piece Going Merry, the LEGO Ideas Jaws Orca, and the LEGO Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise. Don’t worry if you can’t make it next month as additional LEGO House Designer Evenings will be held throughout 2026, covering different subjects with different Designers.

Read more about the event and what to expect below in the official press release. Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments section.

Official details:

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.