- July 20 - August 30
- Included with Tickets & Passes
- Theme Park, Various Locations
LEGO® Festival Returns!
Imagine a festival built especially for kids, where play takes center stage! LEGO® Festival returns to LEGOLAND® Resorts in 2026, with all-new exciting headliners and returning fan favorites in the Music, Creativity, and Chill Out play zones - each packed with awesome family fun including:
- Brick build activities
- Jaw-dropping LEGO models
- Live shows
- Superstar LEGO characters ready to make memories with you!
And the best part? On top of all the LEGO Festival excitement, you can still enjoy every ride, attraction, and show that makes LEGOLAND so unforgettable.
It’s the ultimate celebration of play – only at LEGOLAND this summer.
NEW LEGO® Pokémon™ Play Zone
Step into the Play Zone and be among the first to discover all-new LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART™ Play sets, only at LEGOLAND® California Resort!
- Get hands-on with the power of play as you train like a true Pokémon Trainer in our 15-minute interactive LEGO® Pokémon™: Trainer Center experience.
- Build your very own LEGO® Poké Ball, test your skills, and bring your imagination to life through LEGO® SMART™ Play activities designed for endless fun.
- Don’t forget to strike a pose with the iconic LEGO® Pikachu and capture a memory you’ll never forget.
It’s an action-packed adventure where creativity, play, and LEGO® Pokémon™ come together in the ultimate family experience!
NEW F1® Thrill Zone
Get ready to rev your engines in the LEGO® Festival Thrill Zone, where race day excitement hits full speed.
- Take on the LEGO® Formula 1® Brick Stop Challenge and race against the clock to complete the ultimate pit stop together
- Feel the beat at the Pit Lane Hype show, where motorsport meets rhythm in a lively, drum-fueled performance
- Design, build, and test your own F1® car, then celebrate with photo moments alongside the LEGO® Pit Crew and on the winner’s podium
GO GO GO!
Even More Festival Zones to Explore:
LEGO Music Zone
Join the best band in the LEGO universe as they hit the stage with epic skills and unstoppable energy!
LEGO Creative Zone
Grab your favorite bricks, let your imagination run wild, and build something awesome in the Creative Zone!
LEGO Chill Out Zone
Step into the Secret Garden of LEGOLAND where nature takes over, designed to soothe the senses, with playful surprises around every toadstool.
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- Featuring Galacticoaster: This coaster blends storytelling, thrills, and cutting-edge ride technology to take families on a customizable LEGO space adventure!
- A Full Galaxy of Fun with two more rides, character encounters, a toddler-friendly play zone, cosmic bites, and galactic gear!
- 🗓️ LEGO® Festival: July 20 - August 30, 2026
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- Free 3-in-1 LEGO Creator reward in the 3 Build Challenge
- Five awesome Play Zones to explore
- New LEGO build activities
- New epic LIVE shows
- Meet the LEGO Festival band!
Kids Stay & Play FREE!
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Blockout dates: July 3-4, 2026
- Looking for different dates? Get 2-Day Multi-Park Tickets with your stay
Save up to $100 on Annual Passes
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Blockout dates apply to our Gold and Platinum passes. Elite passes have UNLIMITED admission including access to our Brick-or-Treat event.
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Platinum receives 2 and Elite receives 4. Tickets are released throughout the year and are not available for use immediately. For more information, visit the Passholder Hub.
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Exclusive Discounts include:
- Up to 20% Off Discount at LEGOLAND California Hotels
- Up to 20% Off Food & Beverage Discount
- Up to 15% Off Retail Discount
- Up to 20% Off Fastrack
- Up to 20% Off VIP Tours
- Up to 20% Off Cabana Rentals
Exact discount amount varies based on pass tier.
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NEW! Space-Themed Land! - LEGO® Galaxy!
Now Open! Blast into an all-new space-themed land packed with out-of-this-world fun, featuring a family-friendly indoor roller coaster, 2 cosmic rides & more!
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The Ultimate Playcation
Add nightly children's entertainment, interactive LEGO features throughout and early access to LEGOLAND Park for Hotel guests and it's the LEGO experience you've always dreamed of!
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Water Park is Open For the Summer!
Enjoy over 10 million gallons of fun at the LEGOLAND Water Park, featuring more than seven slides, sandy beaches, and Build-a-Raft River.
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Limited Time Food Offerings
Enjoy limited time food offerings this summer that are sure to be a hit for everyone!
View Seasonal Food Items"We absolutely loved LEGO Festival! It honestly feels like one of the best additions to LEGOLAND’s seasonal events. The kids were completely into it from the moment we walked in, running from station to station and already picking out their favorite zones... LEGO Festival has officially become a must-do for us every year."
“The LEGO Festival event is ‘one huge rally cry to the power of play’ for families and is meant to be a child’s first festival…”
FAQs
Yes. A virtual queue reservation is required to participate. Reservations are subject to daily availability and capacity is limited. More information on Virtual Queue coming soon!
LEGO® Festival is a limited-time summer event at LEGOLAND California Resort that celebrates creativity, imagination, music, and play through interactive experiences, live entertainment, LEGO building challenges, and themed play zones. Guests can explore five festival zones, enjoy live shows, meet LEGO characters, and participate in hands-on activities designed for the whole family. The event runs from July 20 through August 30, 2026 and is included with regular admission.
Yes. LEGO Festival is included with regular LEGOLAND California Resort admission and eligible Annual Passes. Guests can enjoy all festival activities, live entertainment, and interactive experiences while also experiencing the park's rides, attractions, and shows.
Families can enjoy five unique play zones featuring LEGO building challenges, live performances, interactive games, creative activities, character encounters, and hands-on experiences. Guests can participate in brick-building activities, watch live shows, meet the LEGO Festival Band, and discover massive LEGO models throughout the event.
LEGO Festival features the Music Zone, Creative Zone, Chill Out Zone, and additional Play and Thrill Zones. Each area offers unique experiences ranging from live music performances and creative building activities to sensory-friendly spaces and interactive family challenges.
Absolutely. LEGO Festival is packed with hands-on building opportunities, including special build challenges, creative workshops, collaborative LEGO projects, and the popular 3 Build Challenge where guests can earn a LEGO Creator reward. The event encourages imagination, creativity, and family participation.
Yes. LEGO Festival combines exclusive seasonal entertainment, interactive activities, character experiences, and creative play opportunities with all of the rides and attractions at LEGOLAND California Resort. It is one of the most unique family-friendly summer events near San Diego and Carlsbad.
In addition to LEGO Festival, families can enjoy more than 60 rides, attractions, and shows, explore MINILAND USA, visit SEA LIFE Aquarium, cool off at the Water Park, and experience the new LEGO® Galaxy land featuring the Galacticoaster family coaster. LEGO Festival adds even more entertainment to a full day of family fun.