Event
Gamesmania Arcade Pop Up
Sat 4 Apr – Sat 11 Apr 2026
Retro arcade fun, immersive gaming and family entertainment arrive in Leeds
The Merrion Centre is set to level up the Easter holidays with the arrival of Gamesmania®, an exciting pop-up gaming event running from Saturday 4th April to Saturday 11th April, bringing interactive entertainment for all ages into the heart of the city.
When to visit:
Open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Gamesmania will transform a large store on the Centre’s main mall into a vibrant, high-energy gaming hub.
Visitors can book into one of two daily sessions:
o 10:00am – 12:45pm
o 1:15pm – 4:00pm
The event will feature over 120 playable systems spanning five decades, from classic consoles and computers of the 1970s through to modern favourites.
Guests can enjoy retro arcade machines, high-spec LAN gaming setups, fully networked Minecraft PC stations, and immersive virtual reality experiences—offering something for both nostalgic players and new-generation gamers.
A casual retail and refreshment area will also be available, offering gaming merchandise, fantasy and magic-themed handcrafted items, cult film and TV collectibles, plus snacks and drinks.
Designed as an inclusive and welcoming experience, Gamesmania will bring together families, friends and gaming enthusiasts throughout the Easter break. The Tuesday morning session on 7th April has been assigned as an autism-friendly session, with limited capacity and lower level lighting and volume.
A special Adults-Only (18+) Night will take place on Friday 10th April from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, featuring mature titles, LAN shooters, VR, arcade challenges, and themed refreshments including craft beers.
How to Book & Prices:
Tickets are now available to buy online via gamesmania.co.uk priced £8 per person per session, or £24 for a family ticket per session. Adults-only evening tickets are £12.
Tickets subject to 10% booking fee plus 50p fulfilment charge per order. There will be limited availability on the door priced £10 per standard session or £15 for the adults-only session. For enquiries please email games@gamesmania.co.uk