- Krakow
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is coming soon to Poland!
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Krakow, Poland (December 3, 2024) – Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Imagine Exhibitions, and Eventim Live have announced in 2025, fans will be able to rediscover the extraordinary world of magic and wizards with Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Krakow, Poland! This is an unforgettable experience that will delight fans as they celebrate the beloved films and beyond. The exhibition will open April 11, 2025, at Alvernia Planet. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, December 5 at harrypotterexhibition.com. Fans can join the waitlist today to be among the first to access exclusive pre-sale tickets for the exhibition at harrypotterexhibition.com.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is a groundbreaking traveling exhibition that celebrates iconic moments, characters, settings and creatures from the Harry Potter™ and Fantastic Beasts™ films, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe. At the exhibition, visitors can practice their Quidditch™ skills, brew a potion, pot a mandrake, earn points for your Hogwarts™ house and more, all while learning behind-the-scenes filmmaking magic. The exhibition is full of extraordinary experiences, which was designed not only for the most loyal fans, but also for those just discovering the magic for the first time.
Guests can experience the beautifully crafted environments that honor many of the unforgettable moments fans and audiences have loved for more than two decades, getting an up-close look at everything from original costumes to authentic props as they embark on a personalized journey through innovative, awe-inspiring, and magical environments using best-in-class design and technology. As visitors explore each gallery, their interactions are captured using RFID wristbands to deliver unique experiences linked to their visitor profile.
This record-setting exhibition was designed and produced by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences in partnership with Imagine and Eventim Live. Since its premiere in 2022 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, it has hosted millions of fans globally. The exhibition has been seen in New York, Paris, Barcelona, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Vienna and Munich, while it is currently on display in Macau, São Paulo, Boston and Madrid.
Alvernia Planet, where the exhibition will be experienced, is a straightforwardly ideal place perfect to host Harry Potter™: The Exhibition. The futuristic complex, composed of interconnected domes, is located between Krakow and Katowice. It currently serves as a professional film studio, but especially for the exhibition it will open its doors for the first time to the general public from all over Poland. With its character and atmosphere, it will provide visitors with the opportunity to experience magic in a completely new way and provide an unforgettable experience that will remain in their memories for a long time.
“We are ecstatic to bring Harry Potter: The Exhibition to Central Europe for the first time. And there’s a reason we chose Poland in particular. We see it as a country with an incredibly dedicated community of Harry Potter fans, and that makes it the perfect place to host this magical project,” says Tom Zaller, President and CEO of Imagine. “This exhibition celebrates the filmmaking magic of the Harry Potter films like no other touring experience – if you’re a lifelong Harry Potter fan or just discovering the magic, there’s something for everyone in this exhibition,” adds Tom Zaller.
Exhibition Highlights
De la página a la pantalla Galería presenta una primera edición de Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal se encuentra en una cámara acorazada inspirada en Gringotts y está rodeada de vídeos inspiradores y citas literarias, que vuelven a conectar a los visitantes con la historia a medida que se introducen en la exposición.
Galería del castillo de Hogwarts presenta una experiencia multimedia inmersiva con elementos icónicos como el Sauce Silbador, los Dementores y el Mapa del Merodeador, donde los visitantes verán aparecer su nombre, incitándoles a continuar su exploración de la exposición.
Galería del Gran Salón es un espacio que permite a los visitantes celebrar mágicos momentos estacionales en su icónica arquitectura.
Las casas de Hogwarts sienta las bases de la experiencia de la exposición, ofreciendo a los visitantes la oportunidad de vivir momentos más personalizados con la casa de Hogwarts que elijan durante su preinscripción. Aunque es posible que los visitantes se decanten por una casa, esta galería les permitirá experimentar todas las casas de Hogwarts en una sala de celebraciones con el emblemático Sombrero Seleccionador, perfecto para hacerse fotos, y rodeados de escudos de casas recién diseñados en vidrieras meticulosamente creadas.
Aulas de Hogwarts están repletas de objetos, criaturas y disfraces emblemáticos. Los visitantes interactuarán con lecciones y juegos mágicos a través de pantallas táctiles digitales para descubrir secretos entre bastidores sobre momentos icónicos de las aulas. Prepararán pociones en el Aula de Pociones, predecirán el futuro en Adivinación, cultivarán una mandrágora en el Invernadero de Herbología y utilizarán su varita digital para derrotar a un boggart en Defensa contra las Artes Oscuras.
La cabaña de Hagrid y el Bosque Prohibido ofrece una experiencia interactiva con el encantamiento Patronus. Los visitantes descubrirán criaturas emblemáticas, como centauros y acromántulas, escondidas en el bosque y explorarán el interior de una recreación de la cabaña de Hagrid.
Una colección exclusiva de Harry Potter: The Exhibition para que los visitantes celebren su fandom a través de un surtido de colecciones temáticas que abarcan todo el Wizarding World. Los fans podrán elegir entre una amplia gama de productos, como ropa, joyas y golosinas comestibles, como ranas de chocolate y cerveza de mantequilla embotellada y de barril. También habrá productos que no estarán disponibles en ninguna otra experiencia del Wizarding World.
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About the Harry Potter franchise
Desde el momento en que Harry Potter, un niño de once años, conoció a Rubeus Hagrid, guardián de las llaves y los terrenos del Colegio Hogwarts de Magia y Hechicería, sus aventuras han dejado una huella indeleble en la cultura popular. Hoy, más de 25 años después, el fenómeno Harry Potter prospera como una de las propiedades de entretenimiento más exitosas y queridas de la historia.
Las novelas superventas de J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter, han cobrado vida en un universo interconectado y en constante evolución que apasiona a millones de fans en todo el mundo. Ocho éxitos de taquilla Harry Potter películas y tres épicas Animales fantásticos hacen que la acción cobre vida en la pantalla, Harry Potter y el niño maldito cautiva en el escenario, y los videojuegos y juegos para móvil de última generación de Portkey Games permiten a los jugadores vivir el mundo de los magos como nunca antes. Los fans pueden mostrar con orgullo su pasión a través de innovadores productos de consumo, y emocionarse en espectaculares experiencias basadas en la ubicación - incluyendo cinco parques temáticos en Universal Studios en todo el mundo.
Esta cartera en expansión de ofertas de Harry Potter y Fantastic Beasts, propiedad de Warner Bros. Discovery, incluye experiencias turísticas y eventos innovadores, cada uno desarrollado para celebrar momentos y lugares especiales que los fans aprecian, así como las tiendas minoristas de Platform 9 3⁄4 y la icónica tienda insignia - Harry Potter Nueva York. Magos, brujas y muggles por igual también podrán descubrir algo nuevo mientras exploran los secretos entre bastidores en Warner Bros. Studio Tour Londres - El rodaje de Harry Potter y Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokio - El rodaje de Harry Potter.
With a new HBO Original TV series based on the Harry Potter books on the way, this extended world continues to provide the community with fresh and exciting ways to interact. For its global fans, and for generations to come, it invites everyone in to find the magic for themselves.
For the latest Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts news and features, visit http://www.harrypotter.com/.
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About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, licensing and operating of location-based entertainment based on the biggest franchises, stories, and characters from Warner Bros.’ world-renowned film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGE is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the world, award-winning Warner Bros. Studio Tour locations in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, the iconic Harry Potter New York flagship store, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour and countless other experiences inspired by Harry Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, FRIENDS and more. WBDGE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Revenue & Strategy division.
About Imagine
Imagine (formerly known as Imagine Exhibitions) is a global leader in immersive storytelling and experiential design, specializing in the development of world-class exhibitions and attractions for museums, studios, IPs, brands, and leisure destinations worldwide. Through its four core services — Exhibitions, Studio, Retail, and Operations — Imagine creates visitor experiences that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Imagine’s Exhibitions division creates, tours, and operates award-winning traveling experiences like Harry Potter: The Exhibition and Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, captivating audiences and driving attendance worldwide. Its Studio plans, designs, and produces both traveling and permanent experiences, offering comprehensive creative services for clients seeking unique, story-driven experiences. The Retail division enhances guest engagement and drives revenue through bespoke product development, store design, and operations, while the Operations team provides extensive consulting, marketing, and operational support, ensuring the seamless and profitable management of visitor experiences across various venues.
Imagine is currently producing, presenting or operating more than 40 unique experiences around the globe, spanning museums, science centers, zoos, botanical gardens, integrated resorts, and non-traditional venues. For more information, visit www.theimagineteam.com or follow Imagine on Facebook.
About Eventim Live
EVENTIM LIVE es el grupo promotor de CTS EVENTIM. Con una red de 39 promotores en todo el mundo, EVENTIM LIVE se encuentra en una posición única para ofrecer una amplia gama de experiencias de entretenimiento en directo adaptadas a públicos diversos. Desde giras mundiales a gran escala hasta conciertos locales íntimos y festivales emblemáticos, Eventim Live garantiza a los aficionados el acceso a los eventos más emocionantes de diversos géneros y lugares. EVENTIM LIVE también destaca en el dinámico ámbito de las exposiciones itinerantes, contribuyendo al intercambio cultural que define este creciente segmento.
About Alvernia Planet:
This highly futuristic complex of 13 domes connected by glass walkways is located between Krakow and Katowice, in Nieporaz, just off the A4 highway. The main part of Alvernia Planet consists of buildings with a total area of 17,425 sqm, while the total area of the Alvernia Planet site is 14.21 hectares. Near the buildings there is a convenient parking lot with 180 spaces, expandable to 1,000 spaces. The “Harry Potter™: The Exhibition” event will take full advantage of Alvernia Planet’s infrastructure, from state-of-the-art technology, audio-visual solutions, VR/AR technology, holograms, op-art, and light imaging, which will be unforgettable for Visitors.
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