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Recommended for ages 8+. Babes-in-arms are not admitted to the auditorium. Children aged 14 and below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and sat in seats next to each other.
Performance Dates
14 October 2021 - 27 June 2027
Run time: Until 20 Sept: Part One: 2hr 40min, Part Two: 2hr 35min | From 9 Oct: 2h 55 mins
Includes interval
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Until 20 Sept 2026, audiences can experience the original two-part format — an epic theatrical journey that unfolds across two performances. From 9 Oct 2026, the production will be reimagined as a newly staged one-part version, offering a fresh way to experience the official eighth story in the Harry Potter canon.
Experience the spellbinding magic of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London, the most awarded play in theatre history, now playing at the iconic Palace Theatre in the heart of the West End. This record-breaking production continues to redefine what live theatre can achieve, combining astonishing illusions, emotional storytelling and breathtaking stagecraft performed entirely live.
Whether you’re revisiting the wizarding world or discovering it for the first time, this is a must-see West End event. Book your Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets today.
Step back into the wizarding world 19 years after the events of the original Harry Potter series, in this extraordinary continuation of J.K. Rowling’s story. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child follows Harry, now an overworked employee at the Ministry of Magic, as he navigates the challenges of adulthood, parenthood, and a past that refuses to stay buried.
At the centre of the story is his youngest son, Albus Severus Potter, who struggles under the weight of his family legacy. As father and son become increasingly distant, a new threat emerges that could alter the course of time itself — pulling both the wizarding and Muggle worlds into danger once again.
From 9th October 2026, the show will be reimagined into a single, streamlined production, offering a new interpretation while preserving the magic at its core.
Find out even more about the characters and where you might have seen the cast before.
Address: Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 5AY
Nearest Tube: Leicester Square (Northern, Piccadilly) Tottenham Court Road (Central, Northern, Elizabeth Line)
Nearest Bus Routes: 14, 19, 38, 24, 29, 176
Have a question about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London? Find everything you need to know about tickets, timings, the story, and the West End production below.
The play continues the Harry Potter story 19 years after the original series, following Harry, his son Albus, and a new generation of witches and wizards as they face a dangerous force that threatens time itself.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is currently split into two parts. Part One runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes including a 20-minute interval; Part Two runs for 2 hours and 35 minutes with a 20-minute interval.
The one-part version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (running from 9th October 2026) runs for approxi. 2 hours and 55 minutes including an interval.
No, it is a play.
No, it is a live stage production.
The story is by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, with the stage play written by Jack Thorne.
It is performed at the Palace Theatre in London’s West End.
The show is recommended for ages 8 and above due to its themes, complexity and intensity.
Ticket prices vary depending on performance date, seating and availability. It is recommended to book early for the best prices and availability.
The current two-part version runs until September 2026, before transitioning into a newly staged one-part production from October 2026.
The best seats are typically in the Stalls or Royal Circle for full visibility of the staging, illusions and effects, but all seats offer a strong view due to the immersive design of the production.
If you were captivated by the spellbinding stagecraft and emotional depth of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, there’s a whole world of theatrical magic waiting next. For fans of large-scale storytelling and visual spectacle, explore the world of musicals, where music and storytelling combine for unforgettable live experiences.
If you enjoy supernatural mystery and dark, cinematic stagecraft, Stranger Things: The First Shadow is the perfect next step — a gripping origin story filled with tension, nostalgia and mind-bending effects. Or for something completely different, The Book of Mormon delivers comedy, award-winning writing and boundary-pushing theatrical energy.
**Babes-in-arms are not admitted into the auditorium. **
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play told in four acts (two parts). When booking your tickets through our interactive seating plan, you will automatically be booking for both parts at the same time and for the same exact seats. This represents the first time that muggle ticket buyers have the chance to select their seats from an online seating plan.
Venue Dispatch: Please note you will be contacted by the venue 24-48 hours before the performance with instructions on how to check-in and retrieve your e-ticket
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