The Wizard's Dinner

Overview

First, Brisbane was set to get a Harry Potter-themed brunch. Now, we're getting a wizarding dinner. If the boy who lived's flicks were still gracing cinemas, exploring his adult life, we're certain he'd be keen on this magical meal.

Whether you're still not over Harry or you just wish you'd had the chance to attend Hogwarts because you know you're destined to be in Gryffindor (and to be seeker on the quidditch team, obviously), you'll want to make a date with this event. You'll dine in the Great Hall-like space that is St John's Cathedral, matching your meal (Pixie Puffs, please) with 'magic' potions (aka beer and wine). And you can bet the menu will include every Potter pun you can think of.

Tickets are available now for dinners on both Friday, January 18 and Saturday, January 19 — and as for how many galleons you'll have to spend, it doesn't come cheap. Adult tickets cost $205 + booking fee, and are available for both evenings. If you're taking someone under-18 along, they're welcome to attend on the Friday for $185 + booking fee.

From the Sydney event held earlier this year, you can expect long tables topped with candles, goblets filled with wine and Harry Potter characters mingling with attendees. This video should get the vibe across:

Folks in costumes pretending to be Hermione, Dumbledore and others isn't really our idea of a magical HP experience, but perhaps a few firewhiskys will get you in the right mood. And if not, you can just talk about the next Fantastic Beasts film that'll release this November, or sit tight for the Cursed Child stage show to hit Australia.