The ultimate celebration of play is returning to LEGOLAND® Resorts for a second year in 2026. Running from July 20th to August 16th, LEGO® Festival is inviting families to step into the festival experience designed with kids at the center of it all to spark creativity, self-expression and the simple joy of playing together.

In the next iteration of the festival of play are five interactive zones, including new content for fan favorites in the Music, Creative and Chill Out Zones, alongside brand-new headliners in the Thrill and Play Zones, perfect for guests seeking unique and unmissable experiences at festival.

Guests will kick off their day of awesomeness with their LEGO Festival wristband, received on arrival, and a festival map. These colorful guides unlock the full festival experience, marking guests as an official festival goer ready to play, explore, and celebrate creativity across the Park all day long.

Bionic Buzz® coverage of last year’s
LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND Florida 

For extra LEGO Festival bragging rights, guests can participate in the 3 Build Challenge and collect stamps on the LEGO Festival map as they conquer each zone. It’s as easy as Build, Collect, Reward – those completing three or more exclusive LEGO® Festival brick-building activities, can pick up 3‑in‑1 LEGO® Creator gift before heading home. Plus, there’s a LEGO Insiders points giveaway available for grown-up builders too. Across the festival site, guests can enjoy themed play zones with hands-on brick-building activities, photo-worthy LEGO models, live shows, family challenges and a chance to meet many different LEGO characters. 

Guests can expect:

  • Music Zone: Turn up the volume and rock out in the Music Zone featuring the “Battle of the Bands” show, where Rockstars and Popstars go head-to-head. Take center stage in a high-energy space for kids to join in and sing along. Families can also add to a large festival mosaic build, spot selfie-friendly LEGO models, and meet characters including Melody Raye and Lyric Santos after the show.
  • Creative Zone: Get hands-on in this unique building zone designed to help kids test ideas and see creations take shape. All-new highlights include The Creatureverse brick build tables and Master Model Builder sessions such as “The Anything Animal” and “Let’s Create a Creature.” Plus, photo moments with the festival LEGO® Panda and LEGO® Peacock that guests can add LEGO brick build “feathers” to – it’s a colorful, creative playground.
  • Chill Out Zone: Unwind and explore the serenity of a secret garden in this quieter zone designed for a peaceful, plant-filled escape. In LEGO® Botanicals “Build & Bloom,” guests can build a LEGO Botanicals flower and add it to a growing display including LEGO brick butterflies and bug build – brand new for 2026. There’s also a Gardener LEGO model to meet and the “Playtime with Hopsy” chilled out stage show.
  • Thrill Zone: Hold on to your nerve for this soon-to-be-announced sports-themed, high-energy Thrill Zone planned for 2026!
  • Play Zone: Power up in the “ultimate gaming fan zone” experience to be revealed soon.

“We’re delighted to welcome LEGO Festival back for a second year. It’s designed as a vibrant multi-area experience around the park, where children lead the way through play – with dedicated zones, build activities, live moments and plenty of chances to meet many different LEGO characters,” said Brian Bacica, Vice President of LEGOLAND Florida Resort. “And because it sits within the wider resort experience, families can mix epic festival activities with rides and attractions throughout the day.”

Families can also visit the LEGO Shop to browse the latest sets featured across the all the zones and pick up exclusive LEGO Festival merchandise to keep the play going at home.

With the Festival included in the standard admission, guests can enjoy over 50 rides, attractions and shows that makes LEGOLAND® Florida an epic day out where families can make lifelong memories. For those wanting to extend their fun, the LEGOLAND Hotel and Pirate Island Hotel are just steps from the Park’s entrance and offer guests complimentary daily hot breakfast, nightly kids’ entertainment and fully themed rooms, including the new LEGO® DUPLO® themed rooms!

LEGO Festival is included with standard admission. For more information about LEGOLAND Florida, LEGO Festival and to sign up to be the first to hear festival buzz, please visit LEGOLAND.com/Florida.

LEGO Festival will be available at four other LEGOLAND® Resorts worldwide: LEGOLAND California, LEGOLAND Deutschland, LEGOLAND New York, and LEGOLAND Windsor.

About LEGOLAND Florida Resort

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is the ultimate vacation destination for families with kids, combining the creativity of LEGO® with Florida sunshine. Located 45 minutes from Orlando and Tampa, the Resort spans 150 acres and features more than 50 rides, live shows, and themed attractions inspired by beloved LEGO® brands and characters. As part of the Resort’s biggest investment to date, LEGO Galaxy, guests can now experience Galacticoaster — an all-new indoor, family space-themed coaster. The Resort also includes the year-round LEGOLAND® Water Park, with more than a dozen family water slides, a lazy river, and interactive play areas, plus three on-site themed accommodations: the LEGOLAND® Hotel, LEGOLAND® Pirate Island Hotel, and LEGOLAND® Beach Retreat, each offering kid-friendly rooms, nightly entertainment, and resort-style amenities. LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is a Certified Autism Center (CAC), ensuring trained staff, sensory guides, and inclusive features to support guests of all abilities. See www.LEGOLAND.com/Florida for more information and follow @LEGOLANDFlorida on social media.

About LEGOLAND Resorts

LEGOLAND Resorts bring the LEGO brand to life on an epic scale. Merlin – which holds the exclusive rights to the LEGOLAND brand – currently operates ten parks globally (in eight countries); and is actively developing new projects in China. It is realizing the growth potential of these theme parks by expanding them into ‘mega-resort’ short break destinations, offering guests themed accommodation, second gate attractions (including waterparks) and LEGO themed experiences that are rich in interactive features. See www.legoland.com for more information.

About the LEGO Group

The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine. The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”. Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide. See www.lego.com for more information.

About Merlin Entertainments

Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-centre gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 60 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.

See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.