Sydney is about to get a dose of wizarding world magic. The global touring phenomenon “Harry Potter: The Exhibition” is coming in May.
Presented by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences in partnership with Imagine and Eventim Live, the exhibition will arrive at Sydney Olympic Park’s Paddington Pavilion on May 14th.
The immersive touring experience celebrates the world of “Harry Potter” and its expanded universe, bringing together elements from the eight original films, the “Fantastic Beasts” series, and the stage production “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” The exhibition has already drawn more than four million visitors worldwide during its international run.
Designed as an interactive, behind-the-scenes journey through the wizarding world, the exhibition features authentic props, original costumes and detailed recreations of iconic locations from the franchise. Visitors will move through themed galleries inspired by Hogwarts and beyond, with installations dedicated to subjects such as Potions, Herbology and Defence Against the Dark Arts.
Fans will also have the chance to take part in a series of interactive experiences, including digital wand activities, potion-making stations and a Patronus charm experience set within a Forbidden Forest environment.
Among the exhibition’s highlights is a first-edition copy of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” displayed in a Gringotts-inspired vault, alongside multimedia displays exploring the journey of the series from page to screen.
Tickets for the Sydney exhibition go on sale March 26th, with a presale beginning March 24th for fans who sign up to the official waitlist. See here for details.
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A dedicated retail space will accompany the exhibition, offering exclusive merchandise including apparel, jewellery and treats such as Chocolate Frogs and Butterbeer.
Based on the best-selling novels by J.K. Rowling, the “Harry Potter” franchise remains one of the most successful entertainment properties globally, spanning blockbuster films, stage productions, games and a growing portfolio of location-based experiences. Warner Bros. Discovery is also developing a new HBO series based on the original book series.