BrickCentric, a new fan-run LEGO convention, is rolling into Burbank this weekend with a packed schedule of builders, panels, timed speed builds, and late-night charity events. The three-day gathering runs Friday through Sunday at the airport Marriott, filling the convention floor with vendor halls and family play zones that organizers say will cater to both curious kids and hardcore adult fans.
When and where
The convention takes over the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel from Friday through Sunday, with daytime show hours built around vendor floors, detailed MOC displays, and structured build competitions. The event schedule includes a Friday preview party benefiting the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital and a Saturday Pink Pony gala, priced at $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP access; three-day pass holders can walk into that gala at no extra charge. According to BrickCentric, the whole thing is a fan-driven production rather than an official LEGO Group event.
Who's coming and what's on the schedule
The guest list pulls in TV alumni and top community builders for panels and demos. Discover Los Angeles notes appearances from LEGO Masters contestants such as Krystal Star, alongside builders like Tim Howell and Mariann Asanuma. Beyond the panels, there is a full games arena with Brick Pong, team speed-builds, and blind-judged improv challenges geared to builders of every skill level. Seminars and hands-on sessions are also on the slate for families and seasoned AFOLs alike.
Charity nights and special events
The Friday preview party will collect funds for the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital, while Saturday’s Pink Pony Party, the 10th-anniversary GayFOLs fundraiser, is set to split proceeds among GayFOLs, the Los Angeles LGBT Center, and PFLAG. The evening will also feature a silent auction of LEGO sets. The Pink Pony listing on TicketTailor details how the funds are divided and what is up for auction, and the preview-party page on TicketTailor lays out the hospital benefit specifics. Organizers say those charity events sit at the heart of the weekend programming, with themed activities and a celebratory night for the LGBTQIA+ fan community.
Tickets and access
Passes range from single-day access to full-weekend credentials. The organizer’s ticket listing shows a three-day all-access in-person pass at $150, a virtual all-access option, and one-day passes starting at $75. Timed-entry sessions are being used during peak hours, and vendor and builder packages are listed alongside standard attendee options to help manage crowding. Per BrickCentric, both in-person and virtual passes are available through the official ticket portal.
Coverage of the convention’s debut has started to pop up on fan and local calendars, including a preview at MP3s & NPCs. For the latest session times and ticket availability, organizers direct would-be attendees to the pages linked above.
