Sounds Like Summer at The Mercury

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The Mercury Shopping Centre is delighted to announce it’s latest series of events: Sounds Like Summer. Four weeks of unforgettable music events for every taste. Taking place from Saturday 8th August to Saturday 5th September 2026.

This family-friendly month of events promises an exciting schedule of immersive, interactive activities for music fans of all ages. Expect film screenings, merchandise stalls, crafts, live entertainment, gaming, and more.

QUOTE FROM NATLAIE OR GEMMA “We’re absolutely thrilled to bring the community together for our very first Pop Con Convention,” said Natalie Bays Centre Manager for The Mercury. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate creativity, self-expression, and shared fandoms — right here in the heart of Romford.”

Event Schedule Includes:

  • Saturday 8th August – Marvin’s Great Create. K-pop Keyrings – Design a unique keyring on special shrinking plastic and watch it shrink down into a keyring.
    Pop-Con market – Shop local creatives and play games with Dicing With Life. (Level One) 10am – 4pm
  • Sunday 9th August –Marvin’s Great Create. K-pop Keyrings – Design a unique keyring on special shrinking plastic and watch it shrink down into a keyring. (Level One) 10am – 4pm.
  • Sunday 16th August – Mini-Fest with Jelly Jade. Calling all mini ravers! Party with Jelly Jade and enjoy a mix of games, competitions and dance offs. At selected times during the day. Book your ticket through Eventbrite.
  • Wednesday 19th August – Game of Foam – NERF on the Green. £10
  • Thursday 20th August – Three Art Thursday. Paint en plein air on Level One with artists Gill and Nigel. Casual Club from 2pm until 3.30pm. All Artists from 4pm-5pm
  • Saturday 22nd August – Country Girl Concert & Country Girl Bracelet making. 11am – Taylor swift inspired music. 12:30pm – Sabrina Carpenter era 2.15pm – Pop classics for all ages. Book your ticket through Eventbrite.
  • Wednesday 26th August – Sing-a-Long Teddy Bears Picnic. Book your ticket through Eventbrite, three times slots available between 11am – 2pm.
  • Saturday 29th August – Ionians LIVE FT. Vinyl customisation with Kaleidoscope. Workshop from 11am, music from 3pm.
    Saturday 5th September – Mega Mega – 90’s Takeover – BOSH | Club Tours | On Screen | Zine Making | Synth. 11am – 3pm

All activities are free unless otherwise stated, Country Girl Concert, Teddy bears picnic and Mini Fest with Jelly Jade must be pre-booked.

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