MERCANTILE IMMERSIVE UNVEILS EXPANSIVE LINEUP OF TICKETED EXPERIENCES
Football Watch Parties & Harper Alive for BLINK to Kick Off Ongoing Experiential Programming Featuring Seasonal, Cultural, Arts, Sports and Culinary Events
CINCINNATI, OH – September 14, 2026 – Mercantile Immersive, the region's only 360° multi-sensory entertainment destination, has carefully devised a slate of experiences designed to bring a variety of audiences together inside its one-of-a-kind immersive environment. After a number of successful immersive events over the last year, including elevated and approachable wine tastings & its summer FIFA World Cup watch parties, Mercantile Immersive has announced an ongoing schedule of audience-curated public ticketed experiences beginning later this month and continuing throughout 2027. DelightMore, who owns and operates Mercantile Immersive has made a capital investment in state-of-the-art virtual production and immersive technology that will further enable delivery of dynamic live visuals and a more cohesive, connected storytelling experience from beginning to end. Mercantile Immersive programming will include a diverse lineup of experiences spanning sports, seasonal celebrations, arts and culture, food, wine and entertainment.
“Mercantile Immersive was created to bring people together in a transformative environment, transporting guests to another dimension where every experience can look, feel and unfold differently,” said Jerin Dunham, Chief Operating Officer, DelightMore. “We know how much people enjoy experiencing this space together, and we’re excited to build on that momentum with ongoing themed programming. From sports and entertainment to arts, food and seasonal experiences, there will always be something new to discover and a new reason to come back.”
A Bengals watch party featuring the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, September 27 will kick off the programming, followed by additional football watch parties throughout the season, including key Cincinnati Bengals game dates and Big Ten games like Ohio State vs. Michigan. Guests will experience the action surrounded by floor-to-ceiling LED displays, immersive sound and custom visuals, along with elevated food and beverage offerings. Additional community-focused programming will feature experiences designed to appeal to a variety of interests and audiences. Programming is subject to change with additional details and dates to be announced.
- Harper Alive during BLINK: October 9-11 – This immersive cultural experience will debut during BLINK, bringing the iconic work of Charley and Edie Harper to life through immersive media, motion, sound and storytelling, introducing guests to a unique way to engage with the Harpers’ work
- Bourbon Trail Experience: November – Mercantile Immersive will introduce a new Bourbon Trail Experience in November
- Santa’s Workshop: December - Santa’s Workshop will kick off in December and continue throughout the holiday season
- CCM Dinner Series: January 2027 - A new CCM Dinner series will launch in January 2027
- ArtsWave Series: January – April 2027 - An ArtsWave series will begin in January and continue through April 2027
- Black History Month Experience: February 2027 - Special programming throughout February will celebrate Black History Month through a variety of immersive experiences
- Charley Harper Experience: March - July 2027 - A full Charley Harper Experience will launch in March and continue through July 2027
Located in Cincinnati's historic Mercantile Building, Mercantile Immersive is the city's first and only immersive entertainment destination that brings cinematic experiences to every occasion. Operated by DelightMore, a catering and events company with over 70 years of experience, Mercantile Immersive continues to advance its technology to make every experience more dynamic, connected and immersive. It features 256 million pixels across floor-to-ceiling LED displays, a multi-zoned immersive sound system and new cutting-edge technology that enables more sophisticated visuals and cohesive storytelling throughout the space. Custom, themed visuals created by Cincinnati’s own Lightborne, the world-renowned animation and production studio, in combination with DelightMore’s award-winning hospitality and event services, transform each event into an experience unlike any other in the region.
The ongoing public programming represents another evolution for Mercantile Immersive, which has become a destination for weddings, corporate events, fundraisers and private celebrations. Each ticketed experience will transform the space through dimensional visuals, sound, storytelling and hospitality, introducing new audiences to the unique environment of the Mercantile Immersive, while offering returning guests an entirely different experience.
Additional programming will be announced throughout the year. Tickets and additional information available at MercantileImmersive.com.
About The Mercantile Immersive
Mercantile Immersive, owned & operated by DelightMore, a full-service catering and events company with over 70 years of experience, is Cincinnati's first and only 360-degree multi-sensory event immersive entertainment destination. Located in the historic Mercantile Building in downtown Cincinnati, the space features floor-to-ceiling LED displays, immersive visual content, spatial audio, dynamic lighting and fully integrated event services for weddings, corporate events, meetings, fundraisers and private celebrations. Visit MercantileImmersive.com for more details.
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