Brickvention 2026Convention Day Overview
Welcome to Convention Day 2026! This page contains information on the program and activities on Convention Day.
Click here for the latest schedule, it is subject to change right up until the start of the day so check back for the latest.
From 9am until Noon, everything happens at the main stage, according to the schedule linked above – we try hard not to run late, and if we’re running early we’ll wait until the published start time for the next agenda item – so use it as a guide. The morning includes introductions, guest speakers, Build in the Bag, and the Brickvention Auction where you can bid on rare and exclusive items.
There is a 1 hour break for lunch from noon, at this time the vendors and the Brickvention Merch stand will also open (until 3pm). There is a raffle and a silent auction which will operate from beside the merch stand. Remember there is limited food/drink options on site on Friday so plan to bring your own, use food delivery options, or use this time to venture out for lunch.
The afternoon includes optional workshops and talks as well as Dirty Brickster – more information on these activities is below. It’s also free time to wander around and check out the exhibits without the crowds!
Then please join us back at the main stage from 4.45pm for final announcements including silent auction winners and raffle draws.
We can’t wait to see you at Brickvention 2026 Convention Day!
Jump to: Workshops, Talks, Dirty Brickster, LDC Adult Night
Convention Day Workshops
Brickvention 2026 Workshops will be held in two locations – see map:
1. Creative Build Area – on the ground floor of the REB in the interactive zone, which is located in the northern transept (from the dome, walk north towards the Museum).
2. Theatrette – upstairs, enter via the stairs on the northern side of the main REB entrance.
In order to allow as many people to attend workshops as possible, purchases will be limited to one ticket to one workshop per registered exhibitor or convention attendee. Use your registered email address to purchase one workshop that you would like to attend. Instructions on purchasing tickets can be found here. In the event that tickets are still available after the initial release they will be opened again for a second purchase from 5pm on Sunday 11th January.
Tickets on sale at 10am Monday January 5th here https://events.humanitix.com/brickvention-2026-workshops
Workshops in the Creative Build Area
1pm – LEGO Tetronimoes by LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Jordan Farbridge (Lead Master Model Builder at Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne) will help participants learn to build a LEGO version of the retro block game that inspired one of the most iconic video games ever made!
Cost: $30
2:15pm – LEGO Tetronimoes by LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Jordan Farbridge (Lead Master Model Builder at Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne) will help participants learn to build a LEGO version of the retro block game that inspired one of the most iconic video games ever made!
Cost: $30
3:30pm – Bloomin’ Bricks by Mel
In this 45-minute hands-on class, participants become LEGO® florists, exploring the LEGO® Cherry Blossom set as a floral designer. Instead of following standard set instructions, builders experiment with floral principles, including balance, shape, scale, clustering, and stem variation. The goal is to maximise the number of stems, just like a florist breaking down a bunch of real flowers and creating multiple arrangements.
Cost: $35
Workshops in the Theatrette
SOLD OUT 1pm – Spin It! Twist It! Bop It! Making Minifigs Move – workshop by Bethany Wright, presented by Michael Plowright
Want to add motion to your MOCs, but don’t know where to start? Learn how to use LEGO gears and cams to make four distinct movements: spin, twist, jump, and spin-jump. These simple mechanisms are perfect for everyone, no previous experience with gears is necessary. Take-home kit includes step-by-step instructions. Bring a minifigure and/or brick separator (but these aren’t essential). Workshop is interactive with opportunities to ask questions. Duration 1hr. This workshop is presented in partnership with Bethany Wright, Interactive Bricks
Cost: $25
2:15pm – Bloomin’ Bricks by Mel
In this 45-minute hands-on class, participants become LEGO® florists, exploring the LEGO® Cherry Blossom set as a floral designer. Instead of following standard set instructions, builders experiment with floral principles, including balance, shape, scale, clustering, and stem variation. The goal is to maximise the number of stems, just like a florist breaking down a bunch of real flowers and creating multiple arrangements.
Cost: $35
SOLD OUT 3.30pm – Spin It! Twist It! Bop It! Making Minifigs Move – workshop by Bethany Wright, presented by Michael Plowright
Want to add motion to your MOCs, but don’t know where to start? Learn how to use LEGO gears and cams to make four distinct movements: spin, twist, jump, and spin-jump. These simple mechanisms are perfect for everyone, no previous experience with gears is necessary. Take-home kit includes step-by-step instructions. Bring a minifigure and/or brick separator (but these aren’t essential). Workshop is interactive with opportunities to ask questions. Duration 1hr. This workshop is presented in partnership with Bethany Wright, Interactive Bricks
Cost: $25
Convention Day Talks
Convention Day talks will be held on the main stage and are free for all to attend!
1:15pm – All about Rebrickable
Jessica (icedragonj) is an admin for Rebrickable. Come and learn about this LEGO online community, and how you can use it to find more things to build, or share your own creations with the world!
Richard Jones from The Rambling Brick will share his talk from Skaerbaeck on the history of the LEGO dragon
3:15pm – Bring your LEGO bricks to life!
Stop-motion animation is now more accessible than ever! All you need is a smartphone and a few simple techniques to get started. Join Steve and Alan from Briefly Bricks as they guide you through the essentials, sharing advice and demonstrating the process. Having created content for The LEGO Group’s social media channels for the past two years, the duo has heaps of tips and tricks to share. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at the world of LEGO stop motion! Socials – @brieflybricks on Instagram and YouTube
Dirty Brickster
Travis will again be hosting Dirty Brickster in 2026. Dirty Brickster is a kind of a white elephant gift exchange game and is somewhat similar to Kris Kringle. Each participant brings exactly one wrapped gift. The gift must be boxed LEGO set/s to the value of $50 – no stationery, bags of parts or non brickbuilding items. We understand Lego do not sell sets with a RRP of $50.. the set should be within the $45 to $50 range. Please try to choose something that you yourself would like to receive as a gift!
When the Dirty Brickster begins, participants form a circle with the gifts piled in the centre. Everyone checks their spot for the starting marker. If you have the marker, you go first. In a clockwise direction, each participant chooses a gift by either (a) unwrapping one from the pile or (b) stealing a non-locked gift. In the event that a participant’s gift is stolen, they have the same choices except they may not steal back the gift that was just stolen from them. Gifts are automatically locked (and out of the game) after being stolen for the third time. Once everyone has had a turn, the first participant may elect to steal any non-locked gift beginning a new round of theft. Once all gifts have been unwrapped and the theft has stopped, the Dirty Brickster game ends.
Pre registration is required for Dirty Brickster by purchasing a free ticket here https://events.humanitix.com/brickvention-2026-workshops
You can register for the 1.30pm or 2.30pm session. Spots are limited.
Once you have registered, you are required to arrive with your gift pre-wrapped at your chosen time by the main entrance on Convention Day.
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Adult Night
Have you always wanted to see LEGOLAND Disovery Centre but don’t have a child to take? Or live too far away?! Now is your chance, as there will be a special Adult Night on Friday 16th January from 6.30pm.
Tickets are available here: https://www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com/melbourne/tickets-passes/other-tickets/adult-nights/
Please contact LEGOLAND Discovery Centre for any enquiries regarding this event. Note that you will need to arrange your own tickets and transportation to Chadstone, some options may include Public Transport and Chadstone Shuttle.