What to do · London
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, at the Palace Theatre
Information
- Duration
- 2 h 55
- Season
- All year · performances on sale until 27 June 2027
- Who it's for
- Teenagers and adults who know the saga; in English
This is not a filming location but a themed venue: the play that continues the story nineteen years after the last book, with an adult Harry and his son Albus arriving at Hogwarts. It premiered in 2016 in two parts and since 2026 has been staged as a single one, of about 2 h 55 with an interval, at the Palace Theatre in the West End. It is in English: it works if you can get by in the language or know the saga well.
How do you buy tickets?
On the production's official website, with no booking fees, or at the theatre box office. At the end of 2026 performances are on sale until 27 June 2027. Prices change according to the day and the area and the website does not publish a "from" price: look at the seating plan when you choose. Each week they also release 40 tickets at £40 for the following week's performances (the Friday Forty), by lottery. Resale tickets may not be valid: the theatre reserves the right not to admit people with them.
Which days are there performances?
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 19:00; Wednesday and Saturday at 13:00 and 19:00; Sunday at 14:30. There is no performance on Monday. On specific dates there are captioned, audio-described and relaxed performances.
Arrive an hour early: there is a security check and suitcases and large bags (over 41 x 31 x 16 cm) are not admitted, and there is no left-luggage facility outside. The nearest stations are Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road, five minutes away.
Tips
- Choose the Wednesday or Saturday matinee You finish mid-evening and have the night free in the West End.
- Leave your suitcase at the hotel It will not get through the security check and there is nowhere to leave it.
- Try the Friday Forty If your dates are flexible, the weekly lottery gives tickets at £40.
Frequently asked questions
Is it still in two parts?
No. Since 2026 it is a single performance of about three hours with an interval.
Is it in Spanish?
No, it is in English. Captioned performances are on specific dates: check the language when you book.
Can you buy at the door?
Yes, at the Palace Theatre box office, if tickets remain. For specific dates, better online.
With teenagers
