Watford Woodside is preparing to welcome fans, collectors and families as two distinct pop culture events take over the sports venue this weekend!
The ambitious double billing unites Watford’s – ‘Brick Festival’ (November 14), and ‘Comic Con’ (November 15) – all under one roof.
Rather than running as isolated dates, the coordinated weekend brings everything together into one exciting destination for fans of film, television, retro gaming, construction bricks and collectible trading cards, with individual event ticket prices making it easy to enjoy one, or both events.
Watford Brick Festival
Watford Brick Festival promises a packed day of building, creativity and brick-filled fun for fans of all ages. Bringing together families, collectors, adult builders and LEGO enthusiasts, visitors can get hands-on with speed-building competitions, creative challenges and dedicated building areas where children and grown-ups can put their skills and imagination to the test.
Visitors can also explore impressive displays created by talented LEGO builders, featuring large-scale builds and imaginative creations. With plenty of detail to discover, the displays offer inspiration for experienced builders and newcomers alike.
Collectors and LEGO fans can browse a wide range of traders offering loose bricks, minifigures, accessories, brand-new sets and retired or hard-to-find LEGO. Whether youre hunting for a missing piece, adding to your collection or simply enjoying a creative family day out, Watford Brick Festival offers plenty to see, build, shop and discover.
Specialist vendors in the brick area will offer retired sets, hard-to-find minifigures, loose bulk pieces and bespoke accessories that rarely appear in mainstream shops.
Watford Comic Con
Watford Comic Con anchors the schedule with a broad celebration of sci-fi, cinema, comics, anime and popular entertainment designed to appeal equally to dedicated aficionados and curious newcomers.
Visitors to the main hall will find guest talks and question-and-answer sessions alongside photo shoots with stars from notable television and film franchises.
Elaborate prop installations and life-sized vehicle recreations provide striking backdrops throughout the arena, giving film buffs an up-close look at recognisable cinematic relics.
Cosplay forms a vibrant centrepiece of the convention, featuring community parades, costume competitions and appearances by dedicated costuming groups in screen-accurate outfits.
This year’s celebrity line-up includes Chloë Annett: best known as Kristine Kochanski inRed Dwarf. She also starred as Holly Turner in Crime Traveller. Brenda Longman: best known as the voice of Soo fromThe Sooty Show / Sooty and also appeared extensively in Sooty & Co. Carl Parker: best know for Star Wars, appearing as an ISB Officer inAndor and an Imperial Officer inStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Guest appearances subject to work commitments.
Secure your tickets online
Full timetables, guest announcements and ticketing information are detailed on each events websites, enabling visitors to plan their day. Previous events have regularly sold out, so advance booking is strongly recommended to guarantee your preferred entry time for each event.
Fans, regulars, families and casual visitors will find a relaxed environment designed to introduce newcomers to each hobby without pretence.
The leisure centre venue offers accessible facilities, ample on-site parking and convenient transport links for travellers visiting from across the region.
Whether hunting for rare collectibles, admiring intricate brick builds or joining in costume fun, visitors will find plenty to celebrate throughout the weekend.
