2026 marks a special year in the wizarding world calendar - celebrating the 25th (yes, 25th!!) anniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone film.
The Studio Tour have big plans for this important milestone next summer - alongside a fantastic slate of other magical offerings.
Magical Mischief
24th January – 27th April
Magical Mischief returns to the Studio Tour, offering a behind-the-scenes look at - who else? - the Weasley twins, as well as other Hogwarts mayhem.
The Great Hall will be transformed for O.W.L. exams season, complete with paper firing desks and Fred and George’s magnificent fireworks that light up the set. Discover the secrets behind Harry's flying Hogwarts acceptance letters, his beloved Invisibility Cloak and Aunt Petunia's elegantly frosted levitating cake. Visitors can also relive the high-flying scene from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets where Neville Longbottom has a particularly nasty run-in with some Cornish Pixies.
Summer Feature
7th May – 7th September
New for 2026, the Studio Tour unveils a special feature to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone film, ready to wow fans like never before. This new feature promises magical surprises, spellbinding sets and even more behind-the-scenes secrets... all to be revealed in due course...
Dark Arts
16th September – 8th November
Dark Arts is back! As Hallowe'en descends upon the Studio Tour, expect suspended pumpkins and a suitably spooky Great Hall spread. Watch out for roaming Death Eaters and eerie Dementors with original ghost costumes on display. Oh yes, there'll be lots of entertainment to...get into the spirit.
Aspiring witches and wizards can even test their wand skills as they duel against the visiting Death Eaters. Those who are brave enough can also follow a special Dark Mark trail using a Dark Arts themed activity passport.
Hogwarts in the Snow
14th November – 17th January 2027
The Studio Tour's Christmas makeover never ceases to amaze - so expect more festive fun as the year rolls into 2027. (Yes, if you can begin to plan this far ahead!)
The Great Hall set will be given a suitably festive feel, as fans will know all-too-well from the Christmas scenes in the films. Visitors will remember the iconic scene where Harry receives his first ever Weasley jumper in the Gryffindor common room, which has been decorated to celebrate the occasion. The Forbidden Forest and Diagon Alley sets will continue the festive feel, while the Hogwarts castle model will once again be covered in its famous blanket of filmmaking snow.
What a year it's going to be. Visit the official website for more details and to get your tickets!
