MECCA Countdown
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON...
MECCA
Count down.
Count down.
Friday 11 September 2026 · Opens 9:00am
The wait is almost over. Townsville’s first MECCA is opening right here at Townsville Shopping Centre...and we’re counting down to one very exciting Friday.
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The big arrival
Townsville, your beauty destination is about to get bigger.
MECCA is opening its first Townsville store at Townsville Shopping Centre on Friday 11 September 2026.
Whether you’re restocking a favourite, discovering something new or simply coming in for a look, this is one arrival worth making a day of.
And because we’re Townsville, we’re celebrating properly, there'll be giveaways, retailer experiences, photo moments, entertainment and more across opening weekend.
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Anticipate
17 August – 10 September
Count down to MECCA, shop for your chance to win and keep an eye out for opening-day details as they drop.
Count down to MECCA, shop for your chance to win and keep an eye out for opening-day details as they drop.
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Arrive
11 – 13 September
MECCA opens and Townsville Shopping Centre comes to life with a full weekend of celebration.
MECCA opens and Townsville Shopping Centre comes to life with a full weekend of celebration.
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Celebrate
14 – 20 September
MECCA is here. Keep exploring the centre and enjoy one final week to enter Spend & Win.
MECCA is here. Keep exploring the centre and enjoy one final week to enter Spend & Win.
Shop now. Win big.
$1,000
5 chances to win.
Spend $65 or more at Townsville Shopping Centre for your chance to win 1 of 5 x $1,000 Gift Cards.*
One winner every week from 17 August to 20 September...so every visit gives you another reason to shop, enter and keep the good stuff coming.
1. SHOP
Spend $65 or more at participating Townsville Shopping Centre retailers.*
Spend $65 or more at participating Townsville Shopping Centre retailers.*
2. ENTER
Upload your receipt using the competition entry form.
Upload your receipt using the competition entry form.
3. WIN
You’re in the draw for that week’s $1,000 Gift Card.
You’re in the draw for that week’s $1,000 Gift Card.
*Terms and conditions apply. Insert final competition terms link here.
11–13 September
More than an opening.
MECCA is the reason to come in. We’re giving you plenty of reasons to stay. Join us across opening weekend for live entertainment, retailer experiences, giveaways and a whole lot more to discover.
Live radio
Start launch day with a live in-centre radio broadcast, giveaways and plenty of MECCA countdown energy.
Rest + Restore
Take a moment between shops with quick retailer experiences, sampling, touch-ups and mini moments designed to help you reset.
Snap + Share
Step into our opening-weekend photo moment, strike a pose and take a little piece of the celebration with you.
Discover
Look out for exclusive retailer offers, product sampling and pop-up moments happening throughout the centre.
Entertainment
Expect extra energy across Friday and Saturday with roaming entertainment adding to the launch-day atmosphere.
No fuss
Plan your MECCA visit.
Everything you need to make opening day easy.
Find MECCA
MECCA opens at Townsville Shopping Centre on Friday 11 September. Use the centre map to plan the easiest route before you arrive.
Best parking
Planning to join us on opening morning? Check the best parking and entry point before you leave home so you can get straight to the good stuff.
Opening details
Friday 11 September 2026
Doors open 9:00am
Opening weekend activity continues across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Doors open 9:00am
Opening weekend activity continues across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Make a day of it
Coming for MECCA? Stay for fashion, beauty, food, coffee and a few extra finds while you’re here.
Coming for MECCA?
Make a day of it.
MECCA might be the new arrival, but there’s plenty more waiting for you across Townsville Shopping Centre.
Style
Fashion · Jewellery · Accessories · Footwear
Find the pieces that finish the look. From everyday favourites to something a little extra.
Refresh
Hair · Nails · Beauty · Health
Keep the self-care going with more beauty, wellness and service retailers across the centre.
Refuel
Coffee · Lunch · Treats · Drinks
Need a breather? Grab a cuppa, something sweet or settle in for lunch while you’re here.
Friday 11 September · 9am
MECCA is almost here, Townsville.
Mark the date, plan your visit and get ready to celebrate one very exciting new arrival.