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Running time
About 2 hours 55 minutes, including one interval
Age guidance
8+ (14 and under with an adult 18+; no under 5s)
Venue
Palace Theatre, London
Category
Plays
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Book the reimagined one-part Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre from 9 October 2026. About 2 hours 55 minutes including interval. Official seats on British Theatre.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the reimagined one-part West End play at the Palace Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. From 9 October 2026, the story of Harry, Albus and Scorpius unfolds in a single complete performance. Choose your date and official seats on the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets page on British Theatre.
Set nineteen years after the Battle of Hogwarts, the play follows a new generation at Hogwarts while Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione navigate life as parents. It remains the most awarded play in theatre history, with nine Olivier Awards and six Tony Awards, now told in one evening at the Palace Theatre.
Plan for about 2 hours and 55 minutes, including one interval. Expect theatrical magic, time-turning stakes, and a company that fills the Palace stage from the opening scene. The Palace Theatre sits on Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road stations, with plenty of pre-theatre options nearby. From 9 October 2026, evenings are typically Tuesday to Saturday at 7pm, with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm and Sunday at 2:30pm.
Pick a performance, compare seats for the Palace Theatre, then book through Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on British Theatre. Stalls put you close to the illusions. Dress Circle often gives a cleaner view of the full stage picture. Casting can change by date, so check the listing for the night you want. One-part tickets are on sale with booking through 27 June 2027.
There is no formal dress code. Smart casual is typical. Leave time for Shaftesbury Avenue crowds, security checks and the Palace foyers. Large bags and suitcases are not allowed. Phones off once the show starts, and no photography during the performance. The production uses loud sounds, flashing lights, smoke effects and intense theatrical magic, with darker themes consistent with the later Harry Potter stories.
If you want another big London night, see The Lion King or Wicked. For venue details and travel, start with the Palace Theatre guide.
Recommended for ages 8 and above. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and sat next to them. No under 5s are admitted. Everyone needs their own ticket.
About 2 hours and 55 minutes, including one interval. This is a single complete performance, not a two-part booking.
The Palace Theatre is a large Shaftesbury Avenue house. Compare stalls and circle options on the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child page before you book.
From 9 October 2026, the first one-part company at the Palace Theatre includes Ethan Rouse as Albus Potter, Zoë Rainey as Ginny Potter, Hasia Akwaboah as Rose Granger-Weasley, Adam Jackson-Smith as Draco Malfoy and Bill Stanley as Scorpius Malfoy, alongside continuing cast members David Ricardo-Pearce as Harry Potter, Thomas Aldridge as Ron Weasley and Naana Agyei Ampadu as Hermione Granger. Casting can change, so confirm the listing for your date.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play by Jack Thorne, based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany. John Tiffany directs, with movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music and arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions and magic by Jamie Harrison, and music supervision and arrangements by Martin Lowe.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the most awarded play in theatre history, with nine Olivier Awards and six Tony Awards among its major honours.
The play is based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany. Jack Thorne wrote the script, and John Tiffany directs. The creative team includes movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, and illusions by Jamie Harrison.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the most awarded play in history, with 60 major honours including 9 Olivier Awards (the most ever won by a play) and 6 Tony Awards. It has been seen by over 11 million people worldwide and over 2 million in London alone. Now in its ninth year, it remains one of the West End's most popular shows.
From 9 October 2026 at the Palace Theatre, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is performed as a reimagined one-part production: one complete performance in a single visit.
The one-part production runs about 2 hours and 55 minutes, including one interval.
Recommended for ages 8 and above. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and sat next to them. No under 5s are admitted. Everyone needs their own ticket.
At the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 5AY. The nearest Underground stations are Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road.
The first one-part company begins performances on 9 October 2026 at the Palace Theatre, with tickets on sale on British Theatre through 27 June 2027.
Yes. The production includes dramatic scenes with loud sounds, flashing lights, smoke effects and intense theatrical magic. Some scenes deal with darker themes consistent with the later Harry Potter stories.
Yes. Official tickets for the Palace Theatre one-part production are on sale on British Theatre. Choose your date and seats on the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child show page.
Cancellation policy. These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
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