The top May 2016 entertainment ideas highlight the push for experience-driven activities and the direction in which this is directing consumer expectations.
The MTV brand recently announced it will be reviving its hit early 2000's television show 'Cribs' on Snapchat. The relaunched series will be featured on the brand's Snapchat Discovery Story and is expected to entice older fans of the network while blending that audience with new viewers.
Meanwhile, the IMAX brand has announced a plan for what it is calling the IMAXShift program, which will see movie theaters repurposed into venues for immersive spinning classes. The progression toward fitness routines that blend work and play is best demonstrated in experiential events such as the IMAXShift program and suggests consumers are looking to be tricked into doing the work.
Top 40 Entertainment Ideas in May
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AR Star-Gazing Binoculars
The 'Sternglas Alpha' Digital Binoculars Pack the Power of a Telescope
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Interactive Football Cleat Launches
This Puma Tricks Event Launched the Shoe in London
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Immersive Tequila Event Tastings
The Art of Patron Event Series Launched in London's Shoreditch
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Molecular Italian Food Menus
TheMaDCooK Restaurant Boasts Bold Flavor Combinations by Maxim Volkov
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Treasure Hunt Warehouses
Kouraku Kiln Created a Fun Service to Alleviate Unsold Goods
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Sky-High Urban Slides
The ArcelorMittal Orbit Building Has Been Outfitted with a Tunnel Slide
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Weaponized Combat Games
The Unified Weapons Master Game Features Armed Martial Artistss
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Urban Surf Parks
The URBNSURF Wave Pool Offers Public Surfing With a Simulated Beach
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Experiential Fitness Events
CLIF Bar's VIP Workout Prepared Toronto for the WWF CN Tower Climb
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VR Movie Theaters
The Virtual Reality Cinema Provides Movie Lovers with an Immersive Experience
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Sporty Stadium Bedrooms
This Airbnb Rio De Janeiro Accommodation is Inside the Rio Olympic Arena
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Arcade-Style Gyms
Asphalt Green Transforms Workouts with Technology
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Immersive Tequila Experiences
The Art of Patrón Event Series Celebrates The Brand's Vision
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Chic Industrial Event Venues
This Birmingham Venue is Inspired by London's Shoreditch
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Casual Clubhouse Venues
Nashville's Pinewood Social is a Quaint Retro Entertainment Complex
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Technicolored Branch Installations
This Emanuelle Moreaux Project Features Hanging Elements
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Marathon-Centric Hotel Packages
The Mandarin Oriental Barcelona Offers a Package for Runners
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Texting-Friendly Movie Theaters
AMC Entertainment May Soon Offer Texting-Friendly Auditoriums
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Southern Art Museum Hotels
The 21c Hotel Louisville is a Hybrid Art Gallery and Boutique Hotel
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Snapchat Television Revivals
The Cribs Snapchat Series Will See the Relaunch of the MTV Hit
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Coordinating Group Event Platforms
The Down to Lunch App Lets Users Unite Friends for Activities
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National Egg Hunt Events
This Cadbury Easter Campaign Included Egg Hunts Across the UK
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High-End Amusement Park Restaurants
The Tiffins Restaurant Bring Gourmet Dining to Disney World
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Southern Burger Parlors
The Pharmacy in Nashville is a Burger Parlor and Beer Garden
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VR Cooking Shows
The 360° Meals at Samsung Series Combines Gourmet Food with VR Technology
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City-Wide Pillow Fights
This Urban Pillow Fight Takes Place in the Heart of Toronto
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Pop-Up Cocktail Lounges
The Cumberland Pop-Up Bar Offers Signature Drinks and Cocktails
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Virtual Reality Museums
The Tennessee State Museum Will Appeal to a New Generation with VR Tech
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Immersive Cycling Programs
The IMAXShift Turns Exercise into an Enveloping Outdoor Experience
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Kid-Friendly Festival Events
The UK's Curious Arts Festival Hosts Creative Workshops for All Ages
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Interactive TV Shows
The Twilight Zone Reboot Will Be a Cross Between a Movie and a Game
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Kid-Friendly Entertainment Apps
The BBC iPlayer Kids App Provides Suitable Content for Young Ones
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Multi-Sensory Cinema Seating
Cineplex's 4DX Enhances Movies with Snow, Scents, Vibrations and More
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Interactive VR Experiences
Limitless Entertainment's Gary the Gull Employs Pixar Principles
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Motion Movie Theatres
The Cineplex 4DX Experience Offers Fully Immersive Film Viewing
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Virtual Reality Field Trips
Lockheed Martin Turned School Bus Windows into Panels for Viewing Mars
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Family-Friendly Resort Passes
This Theme Park Offers Discounts for Parents and Toddlers
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Virtual Opera House Tours
The Sydney Opera House Experience Includes a 360-Degree Virtual Tour
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Immersive Fantasy TV Intros
This Game of Thrones Intro Lets Fans Explore Westeros in 360 Degrees
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Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Gen-Z-Focused AR Campaigns
American Eagle Launched an AE Jeans Try-on Haul Lens
Mixed-Reality Theme Parks
DreamPark is Capturing the Attention of Digital Adventurers
BookTok Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Launched Literature-Inspired Group Tours for Gen Z
Next-Gen Virtual Merch Stores
The Benfica Immersive Store Assists Customers with an AI Concierge
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
DIY-Style Vacation Offerings
Marriott Bonvoy Lets Canadian Travelers Curate Their Escapes
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Fitness-Integrated Skincare
MONCLOS Blends Fitness, Skincare and Social Wellness Experiences
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Experiential Beauty Campaigns
Heathrow Airport Launched Immersive Beauty Experiences
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Experiential Wellness Activations
Creating Significance Sets Up Its Well Design Summit
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Customized Summer Essentials
FabFitFun x Vacation Inc. Collaborate for a Summer-Inspired Box
Mixed-Reality Fitness Applications
Kinneta Showcased a Variety of VR Fitness Apps at AWE 2025
Community-First Beauty Hubs
The Immersive Club MAC Retail Concept Features Experiential Zones
Festival Fashion Denim Pop-Ups
A New Levi’s® Pop-Up Will Bring Festival Style to Old Montreal
Consistency-Focused Fitness Programs
The Refreshed Apple Fitness+ Programs are Arriving for 2026
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Influencer-Driven Fashion Events
Pacsun Collaborated with Prominent Gen-Z Creators
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Wellness Hospitality Series
The 'Luxury Wellbeing Series 2025' will Span Across Asian Cities
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
Interactive Digital QSR Experiences
McDonald's Launches 'McDonaldland VR'
Immersive Gaming Lands
Minecraft World Brings the Game to Life in a Theme Park
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Experiential Play Pop-Ups
IKEA Open House Miami Shares a New Global Collection
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Enhanced Mobile Gaming Platforms
Samsung Showcased its New Gaming Hub at CES 2026
Livestreamed Travel Campaigns
IShowSpeed and Expedia are Engaging and Inspiring Gen Z Travelers
High-Energy Spirits Festivals
MGM Resorts International Launches Drink Las Vegas
Branded Summer Lunches
MESHKI Debuts Its Viva Resort ’25 Collection with a Soirée in St. Tropez
Exhilarating Entertainment Venues
Netflix House Unveiled Features for Philadelphia and Dallas
Symbolic Pop-Up Wellness Experiences
Hone Health Hosts Death of Midlife Pop-Up
Immersive Horror-Inspired Attractions
Six Flags Channels The Conjuring: Beyond Fear
Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Debuts Camp Ultimate, Targeting Gen Z
High-Fidelity Space Voyages
Interstellar Arc is an Immersive Space Exploration Experience
Immersive Wellbeing Experiences
Healf's Inaugural Wellness Event is Dubbed Healf Experience (HX25)
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Virtual Live-TV Experiences
DIRECTV Launches Its DIRECTV on Meta Quest Viewing
Collaborative Esports Tour Events
Intel and Team Liquid are Bringing Experiences Global
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Comprehensive XR Lineups
Goertek Spotlights Its Extended Reality Range at CES 2026
Film Masterpieces-Focused Programming Initiatives
Regal Cinemas Debuts the Month of Masterpieces
Creator Theme Parks
Makers Theme Park is a World-First for Hands-On Creativity
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Pop-Up Reality TV Bars
Samsung Electronics' Verkligheten is a Destination for Reality TV Fans
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Sound-Dectecting AR Mirrors
Snapchat and Oasis' Venting Machine Rewards Screamers with Cold Drinks
AI-Aged Executive Spoof Ads
AiCandy's Energym Ad Reimagines Tech Moguls as Instructors
Interactive Luxury Brand Storytelling
Hermès Presents the Interactive Mystery at the Grooms
Game-Based Fitness Experiences
Ergatta Has Significantly Broadened Its Collaboration with iFIT
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
High-Energy Retail-Focused Experiential Tours
Nitro Circus & Genuine Dickies Debut a 12-City Tour
Immersive Music Festival Stores
BELLA+CANVAS Debuted Museum of Merchandise at Coachella
Adult-Targeted Arcade Experiences
Chuck’s Arcade Builds on the Chuck E. Cheese Legacy
Retro-Inspired Arcade Activations
Hotel X Toronto Revives Its Retro Arcade Installation
Luxury Sports Hospitality
The Ritz-Carlton Blends SailGP Access With Experiential Travel Packages
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
Emotionally-Resonating Gambling Experiences
MGM is Aiming to Make Deeper Connections with Program
Experience-Driven Photo Booths
Future Flicks Introduced an AI Photo Booth Feature
Immersive Virtual Reality Concerts
IMMERSION VR Concert Film Brings Fans Virtually on Stage
Energy Drink Racing Experiences
The Vegas Race Day Experience is Up Grabs in the UK and Ireland
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
First-Of-Its-Kind Consumer Aesthetics Events
OrangeTwist Debuts the TwistX Event
Sensory Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Features Immersive Attractions
Incentive-Based Athletic Challenges
Gains App Blends Sport, Social & Monetary Incentives
AR Cultural Experiences
Snapchat and the Palace of Versailles Created Dansez Versailles
Immersive Educational Museum Experiences
The National Animation Museum and IndieCade Partner
Immersive Cultural Venue Debuts
The Empyrean Club is Opening in 2027
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
At-Home Dance Fitness Experiences
Nex Playground and Zumba Fitness Launch Zumba Fitness Party
Personalized Neuroaesthetic Experiences
113 Spring's Emergence Service Supports Creative Expansion
Sporting Event-Focused Experiences
Dave & Buster's Spotlights the Big Game Ticketed Experience
Stadium Stay Experiences
Marriott Bonvoy Introduces a World Cup Final Sleepover Suite for Fans
Wellness Recovery Events
Toronto's The Wellness Club Hosts an Immersive Social Wellness Experience
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
High-End Health-Focused Conferences
The Assembly Prioritizes Experiential Engagement for Its Event
Vibe-Coded Entertainment Apps
The Gizmo App Cycles Through Vibe-Coded Mini Apps
Upgraded Experiential Museum Experiences
Museum of Ice Cream Undergoes Significant Renovations
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Racing-Themed Branded Installations
MGM Resorts International Spotlights the Formula 1 Grand Prix
Co-Branded Public Exercise Sessions
Invisalign and Mindbodygreen Debut 'Strong Moves'
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Immersive Wellness Experiences
Heveya® and Theatre of Digital Art Partner on a New Experience
Comprehensive Smart Living Visions
MOVA Debuts 'Infinite Smart Universe' Concept at AWE 2026
Fantasy World Theme Parks
Disney Builds Real-Life Arendelle with World of Frozen
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
IP Theme Parks
iQIYI Brings Its Streaming IP into Immersive Real-World Theme Park Experiences
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Immersive Cultural Dining Experiences
HIRAKUZA Ginza Tokyo Combines Sumo Wrestling with Dining
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
Adaptable Fitness Approaches
24 Hour Fitness is Moving Away from a Standardized Fitness Model
Data-Driven Concert Discovery
Apple Music Uses Listening Behavior to Surface Ticketmaster Events
Prescriptive VR Therapy Platforms
VA Rolls Out Mynd Immersive MyndXR Across 45 Centers
Entertainment Venue Loyalty Platforms
Dave & Buster's Debuts 'What the Fun' Platform
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Exclusive AI-Driven Hardware Exhibitions
Gotvoom Organized a Private Exhibition Space for CES 2026
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Community Fitness Challenges
SPINCO’s Connect the Dots Challenge Gamified Spring Fitness
Immersive Nighttime Theme Parks
SeaWorld Combines Concerts, Drone Displays and Live Entertainment
Themed Hotel Bars
Disney Cruise Line Launches Haunted Mansion Parlor at Sea
Family Fitness-Friendly Programs
Mvmnt Family is an Accessible Digital Fitness Offering
Integrated Fitness Streaming
Spotify Integrates Workouts and Peloton Classes into Its Platform
Multi-Benefit Wellness Bundles
Hotel X Toronto Introduces a New Experience Wellness Package
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Health Club Education Partnerships
Inspire360 Has Announced a Partnership with TRX
Swipeable Content Discovery Experiences
Verts is a Fun Way to Explore What to Watch on Disney+
Updated Cinema Makeovers
Lotte Cinema Suwon's Renovation Channels a 'Boundless Wonder-Verse'
30-Hour Music Events
The Infinite Now Builds Sleep into the Experience with Beds and Hammocks
Immersive Fitness Apps
Gym Spatial Brings Immersive Environments To Apple Vision Pro Workouts
Modern Motherhood Memberships
Mavie Empowers Members with Realistic Personalized Routines
Stadium Fan Festivals
FIFA Turns the LA Coliseum into a Multi-Day Fan Experience Hub
Celebrity Chef Meal Kits
Celebrity Experiences' Meal Boxes are Curated by Industry-Leading Chefs
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries