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: A Exposição 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 e 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,” disse Tom Zaller, presidente e CEO da 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!”

Throughout the exhibition, visitors will experience everything from the hall of moving portraits to the famed scene of the Great Hall with floating candles, to exploring Hogwarts classrooms, filled with authentic props and costumes. Hagrid’s Hut and oversized chair is perfect for photo opps, as is the “cupboard under the stairs” from Harry’s childhood. In addition, vignettes from Animais Fantásticos and costumes from the Tony® award-winning Broadway production Harry Potter and The Cursed Child 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

Galeria da página para a tela apresenta uma primeira edição de Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone envolto em um cofre inspirado em Gringotts e cercado por vídeos inspiradores e citações literárias, reconectando os visitantes à história à medida que são apresentados à exposição. 

Galeria do Castelo de Hogwarts apresenta uma experiência multimídia imersiva com elementos icônicos, como o Salgueiro Batedor, os Dementadores e o Mapa do Maroto, onde os visitantes verão seu nome aparecer, levando-os a continuar sua exploração da exposição. 

Galeria do Salão Principal é um espaço que permite aos visitantes celebrar momentos sazonais mágicos em sua arquitetura icônica.

O 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. 

Salas de aula de Hogwarts estão repletos de adereços, criaturas e trajes icônicos. Os visitantes interagirão com lições e jogos mágicos por meio de telas digitais sensíveis ao toque para revelar segredos dos bastidores sobre momentos icônicos da sala de aula. Eles prepararão poções na Sala de Aula de Poções, preverão o futuro em Adivinhação, envasarão uma mandrágora na Estufa de Herbologia e usarão sua varinha digital para derrotar um boggart em Defesa Contra as Artes das Trevas. 

A cabana de Hagrid e a Floresta Proibida oferecem uma experiência interativa com o amuleto Patronus. Em seguida, os visitantes descobrirão criaturas icônicas, como centauros e Acromântulas, escondidas na floresta e explorarão uma recriação da Cabana de Hagrid. 

Uma coleção exclusiva de Harry Potter: A Exposição 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. 

Os fãs são incentivados a seguir Harry Potter: A Exposição em Facebook and Instagram. #harrypotterexhibition @harrypotter_exhibition

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About The Harry Potter Franchise

Desde o momento em que Harry Potter, com onze anos de idade, conheceu Rubeus Hagrid, Guardião das Chaves e do Terreno da Escola de Magia e Bruxaria de Hogwarts, suas aventuras deixaram uma marca indelével na cultura popular. Hoje, mais de 25 anos depois, o fenômeno Harry Potter prospera como uma das propriedades de entretenimento mais bem-sucedidas e amadas da história.

Os romances de Harry Potter, best-seller de J.K. Rowling, foram trazidos à vida em um universo interconectado e em constante evolução que é amado por milhões de fãs em todo o mundo. Oito sucessos de bilheteria Harry Potter e três filmes épicos Animais Fantásticos trazem a ação fascinante para a vida na tela, Harry Potter e a Criança Amaldiçoada A série de jogos de computador da Universal Studios, a série de jogos de vídeo e jogos para celular de última geração da Portkey Games, permite que os jogadores vivenciem o mundo dos bruxos como nunca antes. Os fãs podem exibir com orgulho sua paixão por meio de produtos inovadores para o consumidor e se emocionar com as espetaculares experiências baseadas em locais - incluindo cinco parques temáticos no Universal Studios em todo o mundo.

Esse portfólio em expansão de ofertas de Harry Potter e Animais Fantásticos de propriedade da Warner Bros. Discovery inclui experiências e eventos de turismo inovadores, cada um desenvolvido para celebrar momentos e locais especiais que os fãs apreciam, bem como as lojas de varejo Platform 9 3⁄4 e a icônica loja principal - Harry Potter New York. Os bruxos, bruxas e trouxas também podem descobrir algo novo ao explorar os segredos dos bastidores em Warner Bros. Studio Tour Londres - A produção de Harry Potter e Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tóquio - A produção 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.

Para obter as últimas notícias e recursos sobre Harry Potter e Animais Fantásticos, acesse 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.

Sobre a Imagine Exhibitions 

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, Instagram e Linkedin.

Sobre a Eventim Live
A EVENTIM LIVE é o grupo de promotores da CTS EVENTIM. Com uma rede de 39 promotores em todo o mundo, a EVENTIM LIVE está em uma posição única para oferecer uma ampla gama de experiências de entretenimento ao vivo adaptadas a diversos públicos. De turnês globais de grande escala a shows locais intimistas e festivais icônicos, a Eventim Live garante que os fãs tenham acesso aos eventos mais empolgantes em vários gêneros e locais. A EVENTIM LIVE também se destaca no domínio dinâmico das exposições em turnê, contribuindo para o intercâmbio cultural que define esse segmento em crescimento.