Hi there!
Every September, a very special event takes place in Denmark: the Skærbæk Fan Weekend.
But what exactly is it all about? What can you expect there, how much is admission, and is it worth the trip to Denmark?
That’s exactly what we’re going to take a closer look at today.
Let’s get started!
What is the Skærbæk Fan Weekend?
On the weekend of September 26 and 27, 2026, the Skærbæk Fan Weekend will once again take place in the small Danish town of Skærbæk. The event will be held at the Skærbækcentret, Storegade 46-48, 6780 Skærbæk.
That’s because the Fan Weekend brings together over 1,000 adult LEGO fans from more than 35 countries. The Skærbækcentret even describes the event as the most international LEGO event in the world.
In the two large exhibition halls, you’ll find MOCs covering a wide variety of themes. From massive landscapes to illuminated and motorized models to small, extremely detailed structures—there’s really something for everyone.
And that’s exactly what makes Skærbæk so special to me.
I went there myself three years ago and had an absolute blast. In my opinion, it’s very rare to see so many unique LEGO models from so many different countries all in one place.
Exhibitors from Germany, Belgium, Japan, South Korea, the United States, and many other countries are lined up side by side, showcasing their own creations.
How much is admission?
And here’s one of the biggest highlights of the entire event: Admission is really affordable.
For the general public, ticket prices in 2026 are as follows: Adults: 60 DKK —about 8 euros.
Children ages 2 to 12: 30 DKK —about 4 euros
Tickets can be purchased on-site at the Skærbækcentret.
And in my opinion, the value for money is truly outstanding.
As of now, the exhibition is open on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
So for just around eight euros, you can spend several hours wandering through two halls full of LEGO.
You really can’t spend a day at LEGO much more affordably than that.
More than Just Looking at MOCs
Of course, Skærbæk isn’t just about walking through the halls and looking at models.
Especially for registered AFOL participants, there’s an even more extensive program throughout the weekend, featuring workshops, presentations, contests, auctions, and various special events. The LEGO House AFOL Day in Billund is also a traditional part of the expanded weekend program.
Important for regular day visitors: Many of these program items are not included in the standard visitor ticket; instead, they are intended for pre-registered participants, and some must be booked separately.
I myself have not yet participated in this expanded program.
But even as a regular visitor, I think there’s more than enough to see.
Of course, you can also go shopping
And of course, a LEGO fan event like this is also a great place to spend your money.
On my previous visits, there was a large sales area with various LEGO clearance items.
And you can sometimes get really lucky there.
For example, I’ve seen Advent calendars from the previous year for about 13 euros, or Retiring Sets from themes like Hidden Side for next to nothing.
GWPs, Minifigures, and other clearance items also appeared there time and again.
However, the selection and prices change every year—and sometimes even over the course of the weekend.
A good example back then was the LEGO Ideas set 21319 Central Perk from Friends. There was a whole pallet of them sitting around, and the price kept getting reduced as Sunday evening approached because the set was already EOL and there were apparently still quite a few left.
So it’s definitely worth visiting the store again later in the weekend.
BrickLink shops, custom parts, and rare items
In addition to this larger sales area, there are also various vendor booths.
There you’ll find, for example, BrickLink stores, older sets, individual Minifigures, loose pieces, and even stores selling custom-printed elements.
In recent years as well, numerous booths selling rare sets and individual pieces have been a regular feature of the event.
So if you enjoy browsing for unusual items, you can spend quite a bit of time there, too.
The real highlight is the people
And for me, that’s almost the most important part of the Skærbæk Fan Weekend.
Of course, the MOCs are impressive.
But the community is just as special.
LEGO fans, MOC builders, LEGO designers, and content creators are everywhere. Precisely because there are so many international fans in attendance, it’s very easy to strike up a conversation with people.
LEGO designers are also there regularly. If you recognize them, you can sometimes just say hello, take a photo, or chat a bit about LEGO and their work.
The same goes for content creators, of course.
When I was there, I didn’t actually know anyone in person at first. Still, I had a really great time and got to talk to Spacebricks, Klemmbausteinlyrik, Lars Conrad from Spielwaren-Investor, and many other people, among others.
On top of that, there were trades, little goodies, and just casual conversations with collectors from all over the world.
That’s exactly what has stayed with me to this day.
A Little History
Incidentally, the event itself also has an interesting history.
As early as 2005, the LEGO Group organized a gathering for adult LEGO fans called the LEGO Fan Weekend.
When LEGO decided not to continue the event ten years later, fans took over the organization. That’s why the Skærbæk Fan Weekend as we know it today has been around since 2015.
As a result, it’s not a traditional LEGO corporate event, but first and foremost a massive international gathering of the fan community.
Is the Skærbæk Fan Weekend worth it?
For me personally, it’s very clear: Yes.
If you like LEGO and have the chance to go to Skærbæk, I think you should experience this event at least once.
The 60 kroner admission fee is extremely reasonable for the exhibition alone.
On top of that, there are the vendor booths, the chance to trade sets, all the international LEGO fans, and, of course, the opportunity to meet designers and content creators in person.
And even if you don’t know anyone there, you can have a really great time. That’s exactly how it was for me back then.
Unfortunately, we ourselves will not be present this year as Brick Trackers . We simply cannot manage it logistically in 2026.
In any case, Skærbæk is definitely on the schedule again for next year.
And I’m already looking forward to it.
Now it’s your turn: Have you ever been to the Skærbæk Fan Weekend?
What was your experience like?
Or are you heading to Denmark this year on September 26 or 27?
Feel free to write anything in the comments!
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Author: Dante
