HARRY POTTER™: THE EXHIBITION IS COMING TO MELBOURNE!

The groundbreaking, interactive touring exhibition will celebrate
its Australia Premiere in Melbourne this autumn!
Tickets go on sale March 5, 2025

MELBOURNE | February 25, 2025 – Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Imagine Exhibitions, and Eventim Live have announced that Harry Potter: The Exhibition is making its Australia premiere in Melbourne this coming April at the Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre. The waitlist for tickets is now live at harrypotterexhibition.com

The behind-the-scenes exhibition celebrates the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts as seen from the films of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts™, as well as the wonders of the extended Harry Potter universe, including costumes, props and imagery from the Tony ® award-winning Broadway production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Guests can experience the beautifully crafted environments that honour many of the unforgettable moments from the films and that 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 personalised journey through innovative, awe inspiring, and magical environments using best-in-class immersive design and technology.

Following the world premiere in Philadelphia, USA in February 2022, Harry Potter: The Exhibition has since opened in several cities around the world and welcomed over 3.3 million visitors and fans of Harry Potter. It is currently showing in Boston, USA and Madrid, Spain.

“This exhibition celebrates the extended world of Harry Potter like no other touring exhibition has done before,” said Tom Zaller, President and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions. “I have wanted to open in Australia since we began planning and I am so happy to finally launch the waitlist in Melbourne. We can’t wait to share it with visitors, fans and families from all over the country when we open this autumn!”

Doorheen de tentoonstelling beleven bezoekers alles, van de zaal met bewegende portretten tot de beroemde scène van de Grote Zaal met zwevende kaarsen, tot het verkennen van de klaslokalen van Zweinstein, gevuld met authentieke rekwisieten en kostuums. Hagrids hut en de extra grote stoel zijn perfect voor een foto, net als “de kast onder de trap” uit Harry's jeugd. Daarnaast zijn er ook scènes uit Fantastic Beasts and costumes from the Tony® award-winning Broadway production Harry Potter en het Vervloekte Kind are included in the exhibition, making Harry Potter: The Exhibition the most in-depth touring exhibition looking at the entire Harry Potter universe, perfect for both longtime fans and those just starting to experience the magic.

Gallery Highlights

From Page to Screen Gallery toont een eerste editie van Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone ingesloten in een op Gringotts geïnspireerde kluis en omringd door inspirerende video’s en literaire citaten, waardoor gasten opnieuw verbinding maken met het verhaal terwijl ze aan de tentoonstelling worden voorgesteld.

Hogwarts Castle Gallery biedt een meeslepende multimedia-ervaring met iconische elementen zoals de Zweinsboom, Dementors en de Sluipwegwijzer, waarbij bezoekers hun naam zien verschijnen, wat hen aanzet om de verkenning van de tentoonstelling verder te vervolgen.

The Great Hall Gallery is een ruimte waar bezoekers magische seizoensmomenten kunnen vieren in de iconische architectuur.

The Hogwarts Houses gallery sets the foundation for the exhibition experience, allowing guests the opportunity to experience more personalised moments with the Hogwarts house they select during their pre-registration. While guests may gravitate towards one house, this gallery will enable visitors to experience all the Hogwarts houses in a celebratory hall featuring the iconic Sorting Hat, perfect for photo ops, while surrounded by freshly designed house crests on meticulously created stained glass windows.

Hogwarts Classrooms zijn gevuld met iconische attributen, wezens en kostuums. Bezoekers gaan de interactie aan met magische lessen en spelletjes via digitale touchscreens om achter-de-schermen-geheimen over iconische klasmomenten te ontdekken. Ze brouwen toverdranken in het Toverdrankenlokaal, voorspellen de toekomst bij Waarzeggerij, potten een Mandragora in de Kruidenkunde-kas, en gebruiken hun digitale toverstok om een boeman te verslaan bij Verweer tegen de Zwarte Kunsten.

Hagrid's Hut and The Forbidden Forest biedt een interactieve Patronus-bezweringservaring. Vervolgens ontdekken gasten iconische wezens, zoals centaurs en Acromantula, verscholen in het bos, en verkennen ze een recreatie van Hagrids hut.

Een exclusieve collectie Harry Potter: The Exhibition merchandise will be available in the onsite retail shop for guests to celebrate their fandom. Fans can choose from a range of products such as apparel, jewellery, and edible treats, including Chocolate Frogs and bottled and draft Butterbeer. There will also be merchandise not available at any other Harry Potter experience.

Fans worden aangemoedigd om Harry Potter: The Exhibition te volgen op Facebook en Instagram. #harrypotterexhibition @harrypotter_exhibition

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About The Harry Potter Franchise

Vanaf het moment dat de elfjarige Harry Potter Rubeus Hagrid ontmoette, hoeder van de sleutels en landerijen van Zweinstein, Hogeschool voor Hekserij en Hocus-Pocus, hebben zijn avonturen een onuitwisbare stempel gedrukt op de popcultuur. Vandaag, meer dan 25 jaar later, floreert het Harry Potter-fenomeen als een van de succesvolste en meest geliefde entertainmentmerken in de geschiedenis.

J.K. Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter novels have been brought to life in an ever-evolving, interconnected universe which is loved by millions of fans worldwide. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films and three epic Fantastic Beasts films bring the spellbinding action to life on screen, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child mesmerises on stage, and state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games allow players to experience the wizarding world like never before. Fans can proudly showcase their passion through innovative consumer products, and thrill at spectacular location-based experiences – including five theme park lands at Universal Studios locations around the world.

This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts offerings includes ground-breaking touring experiences and events, each developed to celebrate special moments and locations that fans cherish, as well as the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops and iconic flagship store – Harry Potter New York. Wizards, Witches and Muggles alike can also discover something new as they explore behind-the-scenes secrets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of 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.

Voor het laatste nieuws en de nieuwste features over Harry Potter en Fantastische Beesten, bezoek www.harrypotter.com.

All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s25)

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.

Over Imagine Exhibitions

Atlanta-based Imagine Exhibitions, Inc. is a world leader in narrative-driven, immersive theatrical design, story-telling, and immersive experiences, and creates sophisticated, high-quality experiences for museums, brands, venues, and integrated resorts across the globe. From ideation to operation, Imagines’ team of industry pioneers draws upon decades of success in the fields of immersive design experiences and entertainment to consistently create and implement memorable and thought provoking environments. The company’s custom experiences deliver focused messaging and serve to increase attendance wherever it is presented. Imagine Exhibitions, Inc. is a global pioneer in traveling entertainment, responsible for many internationally recognized exhibitions such as Harry Potter: The Exhibition, Titanic: The Exhibition, The Hunger Games: The Exhibition, Angry Birds: The Art & Science Behind a Global Phenomenon, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, and Downton Abbey: The Exhibition

Imagine Exhibitions presenteert momenteel meer dan 40 unieke tentoonstellingen in musea, wetenschapscentra, aquaria, geïntegreerde resorts en niet-traditionele locaties wereldwijd. Het bedrijf blijft ook zijn eigen locaties ontwerpen, openen en exploiteren, en creëert en realiseert permanente en semipermanente museum-, merk- en entertainmentprojecten, evenals eet- en drinkervaringen. Ga voor meer informatie naar www.ImagineExhibitions.com of vind ons op Facebook.

About Eventim Live

EVENTIM LIVE is the promoter group of CTS EVENTIM. With a network of 39 promoters worldwide, EVENTIM LIVE is uniquely positioned to offer a wide range of live entertainment experiences tailored to diverse audiences. From large-scale global tours to intimate local concerts and iconic festivals, Eventim Live ensures that fans have access to the most exciting events across various genres and locations. EVENTIM LIVE also excels in the dynamic realm of touring exhibitions, contributing to the cultural exchange that defines this growing segment