Harry Potter ‘Back to Hogwarts’ Experience

In a historic first, Warner Bros. Discovery is thrilled to bring the highly anticipated Back to Hogwarts celebrations to the United States, with Grand Central Terminal in New York City taking center stage.

Back to Hogwarts marks the return of students to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on September 1st. It’s a global event filled with magical experiences and activities inspired by the wizarding world.

Highlights

• Expect magical performances, exciting LEGO building activities, an interactive Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions fan experience, Scholastic, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
• The chance to toast one another with the most delectable of wizarding drinks… Butterbeer – available courtesy of the iconic flagship store, Harry Potter New York.
• On 1st September, there will also be a live hosted 11am countdown moment in which fans must obtain a free, timed entry ticket. Tickets will be released on August 19, at 12pm EST.

Here’s how fans can secure their tickets:
– All tickets will be released on August 19th and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
– Sign Up: To access, fans must sign up to and opt-in to email communications from the Harry Potter Fan Club by August 17th
-Check Email: On August 19th, keep an eagle eye on inboxes for an email from the Harry Potter Fan Club which will include a link to the ticket site ahead of release at 12pm EST.

Back to Hogwarts x Snapchat
On 1st September, Snapchatters worldwide can access two brand new Back to Hogwarts Lenses inspired by the famous Sorting Hat and Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, exclusively via the app.

From August 26th August until September 9th, fans in London, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, New York City, and Tokyo can see how the Hogwarts Express looks against a backdrop of five of the world’s most iconic landmarks – The Eiffel Tower, Copacabana Fort, The National Gallery, Grand Central Terminal, and the Hachiko Statue. Scan and marvel as the iconic train comes to life on screen.

Online
Back to Hogwarts wouldn’t be the same without a few ‘start of term announcements’… Fans can tune in to the official Harry Potter YouTube channel at 10:30 BST / 05:30 ET for the annual Showcase of news on the year ahead. Expect updates from Warner Bros. Games, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Destinations & Experiences, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Harry Potter publishers, Scholastic, Pottermore and Bloomsbury.

Location: Vanderbilt Hall

Hours: Friday, August 30th, 2-6pm
Saturday, August 31st, 10am-6pm
Sunday, September 1st, 10am-4pm