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OMNi To Host The Big Meet Event in May After £5M Transformation

OMNI NEARS COMPLETION OF £5 MILLION TRANSFORMATION AND INVITES  EDINBURGH TO BIG REVEAL EVENT ON SATURDAY 2 MAY 

Edinburgh’s leisure and entertainment destination, OMNi, is adding the finishing touches  to its fresh new look as the £5 million pound refurbishment enters its final stages – signalling the start  of an exciting new chapter for the much-loved city centre destination. 

The refurb project has delivered significant enhancements to the public realm with the aim of creating  a more welcoming space for visitors to meet and enjoy.

Improvements include new flooring throughout  the centre, an upgraded and more visible main entrance, modern LED lighting, new seating zones,  and extensive internal structural improvements. 

Neil Mackie, OMNi Centre Manager, said: “OMNi is on a mission to get Edinburgh to meet more and enjoy more. With a renewed focus  on community and connection, the revitalised OMNi aims to become the go-to spot for affordable fun, and meeting point for everyday moments in Edinburgh, from morning coffees  before exploring the city and family meals after a day out.

“We’re excited for everyone to  experience the newly refurbished entertainment destination for all.” 

The refreshed centre marks the start of a new chapter for OMNi and brings with it a programme of  planned and surprise enlivenment and events into 2026 and beyond.

To celebrate new beginnings,  OMNi is hosting The Big Meet on Saturday 2 May – a free event designed to bring the people of  Edinburgh together and give back to the community. 

The Big Meet will bring a burst of feel-good energy to the centre between 11am and 5pm. OMNi brand  ambassadors will be surprising visitors with complimentary coffees, meals, cinema tickets and other  treats, while brands offer up one-day-only deals. Guests can also take home a personalised sketch  from a live illustrator, along with a few extra surprises along the way. 

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, OMNi has donated a significant £180,000 over three years to the University of Edinburgh’s Access Edinburgh Scholarship  programme, which supports students from low‑income backgrounds.

The funding will aid 30  undergraduates, with each scholar receiving a total of £3,000 per year. This is funded equally from  OMNi and the University, to help students with personal and academic costs.

Thomas Archer Bata, Director at Triple B, said: “At Triple B, our ambition is always to enrich the lives of the communities we serve.

“OMNi is  especially meaningful to me, having studied at the University of Edinburgh and seen first hand the role it plays as an important social hub for the city. Its transformation reflects our  commitment to creating a welcoming place for the local community to come together and  enjoy accessible, affordable fun.

“We’re proud to build on that by supporting the University of  Edinburgh’s Access Edinburgh Scholarship programme, helping students focus on their  studies without financial strain.” 

Visit the OMNi website for full details on The Big Meet event on 2 May 2026. Join OMNi on its social  channels for latest information and behind the scenes content: Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. 

OMNi is open 6am – 1am, Monday to Sunday. Individual brand opening times may vary, including  Bank Holidays.

OMNI enters home stretch of landmark £5 million refurbishment

Edinburgh’s affordable leisure and entertainment hub, OMNi has announced its centre-wide  refurbishment is progressing well and is due to complete at the end of March 2026. 

OMNi is home to brand favourites including Vue, Boom Battle Bar, Wetherspoon, Escape  Hunt, The Glasshouse Hotel, and Edinburgh Street Food.  

The £5 million transformation, which began last summer, is delivering significant  enhancements to the public realm.

These include new flooring throughout the centre, an  upgraded and more visible main entrance, modern LED lighting, new seating zones, and  extensive internal structural improvements.

Together, these upgrades will create a more  vibrant, welcoming, and contemporary space for the local community in the heart of  Edinburgh. 

OMNi is planning a series of celebrations to mark the completion of the project, with further  details to be shared in the coming weeks. 

Neil Mackie, OMNi Edinburgh Centre Manager, said: “We’re thrilled with the progress of the refurbishment and can’t wait to reveal a revitalised  OMNi this spring. These improvements will create a more welcoming and vibrant space for  everyone who visits, works, and relaxes here in the heart of Edinburgh. 

“With the refurbishment entering its final stage, we’re now shaping our celebration plans and  can’t wait to mark the completion with our community soon!” 

International investment group Triple B acquired OMNi in April 2024 and announced its  commitment to enhancing communities and promoting positive experiences through  transformative real estate projects.

The investment will help OMNi kick-start its journey of  evolution, with locals at the heart of the project. 

Refurbishment updates will be available throughout via the OMNi website and social media  channels. OMNi Edinburgh is open 6am – 1am, Monday to Sunday. Individual brand opening  times may vary, including Bank Holidays.

OMNi teams up with local school for creative milestone initiative 

Edinburgh’s OMNi Centre has teamed up with Scottish artist Helen Denerley and Edinburgh  Zoo to deliver a primary school design project in celebration of the leisure and entertainment  destination’s Dreaming Spires sculpture’s 20th anniversary this year. 

P6 students at St Mary’s RC Primary School were invited to take part in a special design project  entitled Sustainable Safari: Guardians of Tomorrow to commemorate the milestone. The Dreaming  Spires giraffes, Martha and Gilbert, took centre stage in the artwork, while the background showcased each student’s take on a world where nature and people thrive together. 

The OMNi team and Dreaming Spires Artist Helen Denerley attended St Mary’s on Friday 24 October  to judge the 52 designs. Artwork elements included trees, animals, clean energy sources, and the use  of abstract shapes and colours to show a healthy, sustainable environment. 

P6 student, Nathan Glowacki, aged 10 was crowned design project winner for their detailed  presentation of the giraffe form and the inclusion of a jumping calf. The design will be turned into an  animation for all to see on OMNi’s new digital screen on completion of the centre refurbishment.

As a  thank you, the participating students will enjoy a school trip to Edinburgh Zoo to learn about the  giraffes and the conservation efforts of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). 

Earlier this year, OMNi announced a 12-month corporate partnership with wildlife conservation charity  RZSS and adopted a resident giraffe at Edinburgh Zoo. 

Nicola Kehoe, Head Teacher of St Mary’s RC Primary School, said: “It’s been wonderful to work closely with OMNi on this exciting design project.

“The P6  students were inspired by Helen Denerley’s use of recycled materials and Edinburgh Zoo’s  conservation work – and their individual take on this was reflected in the variety of designs  created.

“The children are incredibly excited for their upcoming reward trip to Edinburgh Zoo,  including a visit to OMNi’s adopted giraffe. The project has created a great start to the new  term – combining creativity, fun, and learning for all.”

Eilidh Parker, OMNi Deputy Centre Manager, said: “We were blown away by the creative talent of the P6 students. Each and every design was  truly terrific, and we cannot wait to see the winning design come to life on OMNi’s brand new  internal digital screen as part of our centre refurbishment. 

“Special thanks to St Mary’s and our project partners Edinburgh Zoo and Helen Denerley. An  inspiring collaboration, aligning beautifully with OMNi’s evolution towards a vibrant and  welcoming destination firmly rooted into the local community.” 

The school project brings the sculpture’s 20th celebrations to a triumphant close. Earlier this year,  OMNi adorned the giraffe sculptures with tassel party hats and created online excitement during a 4- week social media prize draw. 

Over the years, Dreaming Spires sculpture has become a favoured local landmark and a meeting  point for friends, families, and visitors.

As the centre undergoes a £5 million refurbishment, Martha  and Gilbert remain a symbol of creativity, connection and community – values that are central to  OMNi’s vision for the future.

Stay tuned for exciting things to come in the new year. OMNi and its brands remains open and welcomes visitors throughout the centre refurbishment.

Visit  the OMNi website for refurbishment updates: https://omniedinburgh.co.uk/

£5 million refurb for OMNi Centre

Edinburgh’s premier leisure and entertainment destination, Omni Centre, has announced a £5 million refurbishment and works are set to begin this month.

International investment group Triple B acquired OMNi in April 2024 and announced its  commitment to enhancing communities and promoting positive experiences through  transformative real estate projects. The investment will help OMNi kick-start its journey of  evolution, with locals at the heart of the project.  

The public realm refurbishment will include improvements to walkways and new flooring  throughout the centre, an enhanced main entrance with improved visibility, replacement LED  lighting, new seating zones and substantial internal structural work to create inviting spaces  for visitors to meet, dwell and enjoy. Works are expected to be completed later this year. 

Martin Botha, OMNi Edinburgh Centre Manager, said:  “We are thrilled to announce our improvement plans for OMNi, a project that reflects our  commitment to providing an exceptional experience for our visitors and a bustling  environment for our brands. 

“This transformation will bring exciting new features, modern amenities, a brand revamp and  the introduction of live events and experiences, creating a space that not only meets but  exceeds the expectations of the 4+ million visitors we welcome each year.  

“We’re on a mission to inject a sense of fun and excitement into everyone’s visit and at each  brand touchpoint, whether that’s meeting up with friends before venturing out into the city or  spending quality downtime in-centre, day or night.

” We look forward to embarking on this exciting new chapter and truly owning the title of Edinburgh’s top leisure destination.” 

Thomas Archer Bata, Director at Triple B, said: “Triple B is committed to investing in OMNi to enhance the wider community and support the  brands within.

“This refurbishment marks the start of a brand-new phase for OMNi; the  physical enhancements, coupled with a new mission to integrate and connect further into the  vibrant city of Edinburgh, will deliver a greatly improved and welcoming space for our  visitors, whilst enhancing the overall customer experience.” 

The centre refurbishment coincides with brand-led refurbishments with more news on this  soon. OMNi and its brands will remain open and fully accessible throughout the  refurbishment project. 

Refurbishment updates will be available throughout via the OMNi website and social media  channels. OMNi Edinburgh is open 6am – 1am, Monday to Sunday. Individual brand opening  times may vary, including Bank Holidays.