This Just In: A 'Harry Potter' Exhibition Is Conjuring the Wizarding World in Sydney This May
Wands at the ready, because you'll be able to immerse yourself in the beloved franchise when this exhibit is conjured down under.
The Wizarding World is officially crossing the globe to visit fans in Australia, with the globally touring Harry Potter: The Exhibition announcing that it's coming later this year. Having welcomed over four million fans around the world already, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, alongside partners Imagine and Eventim Live, today announced that Sydney is next on the itinerary.
Settling in to Sydney Olympic Park's Paddington Pavilion from Thursday, May 14, 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.
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. 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.
Tickets for the Sydney exhibition go on sale on Thursday, March 26, with a presale beginning Tuesday, March 24 for fans who sign up to the official waitlist. See here for details.
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This article first appeared on Variety Australia.
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