Harry Potter: The Exhibition has opened in Sydney

Dust off your robes and practice your wand technique: Harry Potter™: The Exhibition has landed at Sydney Olympic Park, bringing more than 20 galleries of movie magic to the city.

This immersive experience takes fans behind the scenes of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, as well as the stage production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Expect authentic props, costumes worn by the actors and detailed recreations of iconic locations, with plenty of interactive moments along the way.

Visitors can brew potions, cast spells, step inside Hagrid’s hut and squeeze into the Cupboard Under the Stairs for a memorable photo. The multisensory exhibition is designed to be explored through sight, sound, touch and even smell, with tiny costume details, handcrafted embellishments and battle-worn props offering plenty for devoted fans to inspect.

An optional audio guide features more than 90 minutes of behind-the-scenes stories and additional exhibition content in multiple languages.

At a glance
What: Harry Potter™: The Exhibition
Where: Paddington Pavilion, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
When: Now open, with sessions seven days a week
Duration: Approximately 60–90 minutes
Cost: Tickets start from $25
Best for: Harry Potter fans of all ages
Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible
Parent note: Visitors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Book ahead: Timed sessions are available and advance booking is recommended

Whether your family can name every Hogwarts professor or is only just discovering the wizarding world, this is a rare chance to see the craftsmanship behind the screen and step directly into some of its most memorable settings.