Posted by Jeremy on January 7, 2018 at 02:17 PM CST
This new official LEGO event will transform Pier 36 in Manhattan into 65,000 square feet of immersive experiences, hands-on building activities, live performances and demonstrations for families and visitors of all ages. Interactive, themed play zones,will offer distinct experiences, from classic building challenges to using coding and robotic technology to program a multifunctional model.


Fans will also be able to meet LEGO Master Builders at the Master Lab Help Desk, where builders can get one-on-one advice and show off their creations. Show guests can explore the latest LEGO building sets, compete in exciting building challenges, and take photos with LEGO models based on beloved characters from iconic films and LEGO properties such as Star Wars™ and NINJAGO®.


Among the many experiences, families will find:
  • LEGO Star Wars: Explore a brick galaxy far far away and create the perfect spacecraft in this hands-on building zone.

  • Meet the Masters on the Main Stage: Meet a LEGO Master Builder and learn building tips and tricks in live demonstrations, competitions and Q&A sessions.

  • LEGO Architecture: Build together to create the iconic skyscrapers that make up the Manhattan skyline in this community building area.

  • LEGO Minecraft™: Journey with Steve to build your way through the iconic and ever-popular Minecraft universe with the thousands of specialty LEGO pieces found in this creative building zone.

  • Coding Corner: Build, code and play with the new LEGO BOOST and heritage LEGO MINDSTORMS® toolkits to test your skill in creating your own LEGO robot.

  • LEGO Shop: Browse a huge selection of LEGO sets for builders of all ages, or select from an assortment of “show only” souvenirs.

LEGO® LIVE NYC takes place in New York’s Lower east Side – 299 South Street. Also sometimes called Basket Ball City, Pier 36 sits right between The Williamsburg Bridge and Manhattan Bridge and right next to the East River.

Pier 36 is located off FDR on the lower East side of Manhattan and is easy access from subway public transportation.


LEGO® LIVE NYC runs from February 16th to 18th and is the only official LEGO® show in the US for 2018 and the organisers are anticipating a sold-out event so advance ticketing is a must.

Session times are as followings:
Friday - February 16th
3pm – 7pm VIK ticket/VIG ticket
4pm – 7pm General admission

Saturday - February 17th
8am – 1pm VIK ticket/VIG ticket
9am – 1pm General admission
3pm – 7pm VIK ticket/VIG ticket
4pm – 7pm General admission

Sunday - February 18th
8am – 1pm VIK ticket/VIG ticket
9am -1pm General admission
3pm – 7pm VIK ticket/VIG ticket
4pm – 7pm General admission
Head to the LEGO LIVE NYC website for more information on the event and links to purchase tickets (which start at US$30).