On Back to Hogwarts day, we like to kick things off with a few start-of-term announcements – much like Albus Dumbledore. As well as getting nostalgic and looking back... here’s a glimpse into the beyond.
From experiences to games to new products, here’s everything to look forward to in the world of Harry Potter for 2024 and 2025.
TV
Take a look at upcoming competition series, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking
While the likes of Severus Snape prefer to mix potions, we’re excited to watch Harry Potter-loving bakers battle with cake mix instead. Yes, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, courtesy of the Food Network (available to stream on Max) is coming to you very soon. Hosted by James and Oliver Phelps (the Weasley twins + baking? That’s never going to end well...) get ready for all sorts of delicious concoctions with a wizarding twist.
We already are in love with that Fawkes the Phoenix creation. How could you ever eat it!
Magical merch
Puma launches new Harry Potter collaboration with Breanna Stewart
Celebrate the magic of basketball with this new launch of Harry Potter-themed kicks from Puma. Watch star of the WNBA, Breanna “Stewie” Stewart, embrace this bewitching new trainer design (we’re obsessed with her house tapestry too!) and see how you can pick up a pair yourself. This collaboration is a slam dunk.
Check out Stewie 3 Harry Potter – out September 6th.
Games
Your final look at Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
This upcoming game promises to make you the star of the Quidditch field. Out 3rd September, here's a fresh trailer for you to get excited over before the game releases. Hold on to your brooms!
Look out for new additions to Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells
We adore the whimsical features that bubble up in Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells, the addictive mobile game that invites you to battle your way through colourful challenges.
Every month, new puzzles drop with new rewards to unlock. This month, look out for the beautiful, grey Thestral with the special Back to Hogwarts puzzle pass.
The LEGO Harry Potter Collection is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X & S and PC
Yes, nostalgic millennials – we’re looking at you. Those old LEGO Harry Potter games that we loved growing up are now being upgraded for next generation platforms. You’ll have the chance to revisit the Harry Potter films via the medium of lovely LEGO all over again! Or if you’re a bit younger than us... for the first time! And you’re going to love it. Coming 8th October, this will be a real blast from the past.
Experiences
Take a look at the Ministry of Magic and 1920s Paris at Universal Epic Universe
Step through the Celestial Park at Universal Orlando Resort and discover a new part of the wizarding world. From the sophisticated streets of 1920s wizarding Paris to a new adventure at the Ministry of Magic, today’s showcase treated us to a fresh sneak-peek of the park’s upcoming extension – whetting our appetite for the full experience, slated to open 2025.
Learn more about Epic Universe and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic right here.
Introducing: A Hogwarts Express Adventure
Every time we board a Muggle train, we just can’t help but wish it was a giant red steam engine, full of wizards and witches, awaiting our snacks from a roaming Trolley Witch. Oh, with the destination being Hogwarts, naturally.
Well! Thanks to the good folks down at Rail Events, you can experience something close to the magic of the Hogwarts Express with their new Hogwarts Express Adventure, a family-friendly experience where you get to board a real-life moving train.
Launching Spring 2025, we can’t wait to tell you more about this one!
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London unleashes its 2025 summer plans
From 7th May to 8th September 2025, get ready for a brand-new feature at the home of the Harry Potter films, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Prepare to uncover behind-the-scenes secrets as you explore the magic of the Triwizard Tournament, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film release.
Visit the official website to see more.
Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration is coming to Monterrey, Mexico
Channel your inner Neville Longbottom and twirl your way to Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration, a truly glamorous dancehall affair. In the showcase, we learnt about this experience’s next destination: Monterrey, Mexico! If you live close, we fully recommend putting together your most chic outfit (Harry Potter robes will also do the trick!) and join this elegant soiree, which comes with a full dance performance, themed drinks and sprinkles of Yule Ball excellence.
Harry Potter: Magic at Play is also coming to Mexico!
Alongside the Yule Ball, Mexico-based Harry Potter fans can also try out Harry Potter: Magic at Play, a fun adventure-themed day out for all-ages. Immerse yourself in Hogwarts lessons, try out cute photo opps, and, quite simply, play! Next stop: Mexico City.
Learn more about tickets & locations!
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience comes to Washington DC, Austin, Texas and Mantauban
In the Harry Potter films/books, we were always told that the Forbidden Forest was, well, forbidden. But thankfully, this recreation of this mysterious woodlands is one you are absolutely welcome to explore. This beautiful trip through a fully realised forest invites you to find magical creatures and enjoy the beautiful light displays on a proper woodland trail. And how great to see the experience is ‘branching out’ to three new locations: Washington DC, Austin, Texas and Mantauban in France.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is on its way to Boston and Madrid
Experience film-making magic. Yes, Harry Potter: The Exhibition invites you to go behind the scenes of the Harry Potter films and enjoy your favourite scenes in spellbinding celluloid form with this roaming exhibition. Discover authentic props and costumes and prepare for a multi-sensory experience.
The exhibition is also already open now in Sao Paulo and Macao - and soon to end in Munich – but Boston and Madrid are the next stops.
Harry Potter: Visions of Magic will come to Singapore
This mysterious, immersive art installation celebrates Harry Potter in a more ethereal way. Already open now in Brussels – the experience is planning on crossing (several) oceans to appear in Singapore next. Stay tuned for more details as we have them.
Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature now open in Tapei
Here's one for all you aspiring Magizoologists out there. Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature is a fascinating exhibition exploring the blurred lines between the creatures of the wizarding world and those from our Muggle world. Sometimes you’d be so amazed at the miracles of the animal kingdom, you’d swear they were a fantastical creation. The exhibition is moving to Asia for the first time, where you can currently visit in Tapei.
Harry Potter: Film Concert Series playing globally right now
This ‘symphonic love letter to the films’ gives fans the opportunity to watch the Harry Potter films with a live orchestra, playing John Williams’ iconic score. And it’s playing all over the world right now. Trust us, you don’t want to miss Hedwig’s Theme IRL.
Check the website for more details.
Books and other digital reading experiences
From the Wizarding Archive, narrated by Evanna Lynch, is now available
Comprised of 80 pieces of writing from J.K. Rowling, this eBook/audiobook covers the lesser-known elements of the wizarding world. From family histories to the origins of some of the most important things from the Harry Potter books (how did the Hogwarts Express, a Muggle train, come to be, anyway?) – From the Wizarding Archive will answer all your questions.
Check here if you’re in the US
Check here if you’re in the UK
Get festive with the upcoming release of Christmas at Hogwarts
Is there anything more festive than an ancient, glorious castle, blanketed in snow, while students in thick jumpers throw snowballs, play chess and tuck in for Christmas dinner? This is the sparkling joy of Christmastime in the Harry Potter stories – and with this new book – you can appreciate those specific moments with these beautiful new illustrations, as created by artist Ziyi Gao.
If you're US-based, visit the Scholastic website to pre-order.
If you're UK-based, visit the Bloomsbury website to pre-order.
Younger fans can experience all seven Harry Potter stories with YOTO
Yoto creates inventive smart speakers for children to play audiobooks themselves, using a series of illustrated cards that they simply slot in and play. And now – Yoto have launched all seven Harry Potter audiobooks on this platform.
The Harry Potter stories can now be listened to on Yoto players in English, Latin American Spanish and French, with the cards on sale in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and France.
Take a look at the Yoto official website.
Phew! How’s that for a few start-of-term announcements? What are you most excited for? Stay with us all day for more Back to Hogwarts love!
