Exhibition - Harry Potter: The Exhibition : opening of the ticketing this day for the France

By Mulder, 26 january 2023

"I am sincerely excited to be able to present Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Paris, a place where Parisians and tourists alike will be able to experience this never-before-seen event," said Tom Zaller, CEO of Imagine Exhibitions.

Warner Bros Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, in partnership with Imagine Exhibitions and EMC Presents, announced that Harry Potter: The Exhibition was the largest immersive exhibition on the wizarding world. The exhibition will come to Paris in 2023 and continue its world tour in Europe. The exhibition will open in spring 2023 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. From today you can book your ticket.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition celebrates the second leg of its world tour in Europe. Starting April 21, 2023, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will welcome visitors for an exceptional family and immersive experience. Tickets are available today at 10am. This exhibition reveals the behind-the-scenes of the Wizarding World, and uses the latest innovations in immersive technology. It features the films and stories of Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts as well as works from the same universe such as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The exhibition pays tribute to the scenes, characters, settings and mythical creatures born from the imagination of J.K. Rowling and discovered in the films and other variations of the Harry Potter universe. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the Wizarding World by discovering authentic sets, props and costumes from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts sagas. Equipped with an RFID bracelet, which will allow them to live a personalized experience, visitors activate the numerous devices present in each of the twenty rooms of the exhibition. Immersive designs and technologies never before seen in an exhibition celebrating the Wizarding World internationally are on hand to make this immersive experience a memorable one. The exhibition is designed and produced by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, in partnership with Imagine Exhibitions, Inc. and EMC Presents.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition opened its doors on Friday, December 16 at the METAStadt in Vienna, Austria to thousands of excited fans at this European premiere. After Paris, it will continue its world tour in Latin America, Asia and other European and North American cities.  The world premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition took place this past February at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where it attracted more than half a million fans, making it one of the most visited exhibitions in the museum's history. 

The exhibition is a behind-the-scenes look at the Wizarding World, using the latest in immersive technology. It features the films and stories of Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts, as well as works from the same universe such as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The exhibition pays tribute to the mythical scenes, characters, settings and creatures born from the imagination of J.K. Rowling and discovered in the films and other variations of the Harry Potter universe. Visitors will see real props and costumes from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films and be immersed in innovative, breathtaking, fairy-tale worlds and devices unlike anything they've ever seen in an exhibition.Harry Potter: The Exhibition is the first experience devoted entirely to the Wizarding World, to the delight of its early and later fans.  

Over 3,000 square meters, visitors will be able to see up close authentic props and original costumes from some of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, as well as the Wizarding World expansion, including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. They will also have the opportunity to experience innovative, impressive and magical environments and installations in more than 20 rooms in a way never before seen in a traveling exhibition. Harry Potter: The Exhibition was created and developed by Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment in partnership with Imagine Exhibitions and in association with EMC Presents. Another highlight is the 400-square-meter gift store, which features officially licensed products inspired by the Wizarding World, including exclusive, custom-made merchandise not available in any other Wizarding World experience. The gift store can also be visited without a show ticket during regular business hours, which is perfect if you're still looking for Christmas gifts.

The iconic Harry Potter galleries: The Exhibition 

"From Page to Screen: a showcase will feature the first edition of Harry Potter at Philosopher's Stone in a vault inspired by Gringotts, the wizarding bank, accompanied by videos and literary quotes that take visitors back to their first memories of the saga.

Hogwarts Castle offers an immersive multimedia experience with iconic elements such as the Knocking Willow, the Hooligans and the Marauder's Map, on which visitors will see their name appear, inviting them to continue their exploration of the exhibition.

The Great Hall, the school's main common room, is revealed to visitors throughout the seasons; an opportunity to experience magical moments in this emblematic architecture.

With the Hogwarts House Gallery, each visitor, guided by the Sorting Hat, discovers his or her House, chosen individually at registration. They can then stay in their favorite House or explore the other three, discovering costumes and accessories as well as stained glass windows meticulously created for the occasion.

Hogwarts classrooms are filled with iconic props, creatures and costumes. Through touch screens, lessons and games are offered to visitors to brew potions, predict the future in the Divination Room, pot a mandrake in the Herbology Greenhouse and use their digital wand to defeat a Scarecrow in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class.

Hagrid's cabin and the Forbidden Forest offer an interactive experience that will bring out the visitor's own Patronus. Everyone will discover the fantastic creatures, such as centaurs and Acromantulas, hidden in the dark forest and explore the interior of Hagrid's recreated cabin.

The store will offer Potterheads an exclusive Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Clothing, jewelry and treats, such as the famous Frogs and Buttercup, as well as souvenirs designed specifically for this immersive Wizarding World experience.

Since Harry Potter was propelled onto the 9 ¾ track from London's King's Cross station, his unique adventures have made a huge impact on popular culture. Eight blockbuster films, adapted from J.K. Rowling's original work, have brought these magical stories to life, and the Wizarding World is now recognized as one of the most beloved licenses in the world. The Wizarding World is a vast, interconnected universe that also includes three Fantastic Beasts books, the award-winning play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, smartphone games from Portkey Games, innovative merchandise, exciting live shows (including four theme parks) and exciting exhibitions. Licensed by Warner Bros. the Wizarding World continues to expand and also includes the flagship Harry Potter store in New York, Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studios in London, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Tokyo, and Platform 9 ¾ stores. The Wizarding World continues to expand to offer Harry Potter fans new and innovative immersions into this fantastic universe. For the fan community around the world, and for future generations, the universe invites discovery and exploration of magic.  Warner Bros. Discovery Themed Entertainment

Come and get your ticket on this link: harrypotter-exposition.fr

You can discover the first official photos of this exhibition on our Flickr page
 
(Source: press release)