Can you feel a chill in the air? It must be the Dementors descending on Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, as it prepares to embrace the Dark side of the wizarding world once again.
Running from 12th September until 9th November 2025, Dark Arts is the perfect experience for the Harry Potter fan who wants to add an extra thrill to their Hallowe’en.
It wouldn’t be spooky season without a few (ok, over one hundred) pumpkins. Floating above the house tables, they are the icing-on-the-cake for the Great Hall which has been decked out in all its Hallowe’en glory.
We’d also recommend keeping your wits about you, the Death Eaters have returned with their petrifying procession. Lurking around certain authentic sets, they may just surprise you with a dazzling wand combat display, choreographed by the mastermind behind the wand duels in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Paul Harris.
As if the Forbidden Forest wasn’t spooky enough on its own, watch out for the infamous guards of Azkaban waiting in the shadows… that’s right, the Dementors are back. Although don’t despair! In fact, think of an incredibly happy memory. Those of you who were brave enough to venture into the forest will be able to have a go at fending them off by casting your own Patronus Charm.
Plus, if you have ever wanted to know just how these macabre beings were created for the films, you won’t want to miss the hands-on demonstration at the Creatures Workshop. Here you can get a glimpse into the Dark Artistry that went into crafting the Dementors.
These are just the tip of the terrifying iceberg, from testing your duelling skills in the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom to witnessing a behind-the-scenes demonstration of Ollivander’s kidnapping in Diagon Alley, Dark magic has spread throughout the Studio Tour.
Helpful hint, if you spot the Dark Mark (the sinister symbol of Lord Voldemort), you might want to grab your newly redesigned Studio Tour Activity Passport and take a closer look… secrets may just be revealed.
NOX – the ultimate Dark Arts experience
For those on the hunt for their ultimate Hallowe’en adventure, come along (if you dare) to the spook-tacular, after-hours event NOX.
As you can see, it is an evening packed full of tricks and treats. In fact, it is so popular, an extra night has now been added to the event, running between 29th October to 31st October 2025.
So, if you are age 16 or older, and want to discover the magic of the Studio Tour under the cover of night, keep an eye out – more details will soon be revealed.
Tickets for Nox will be going on sale on the 9th July. More information can be found on the official website.
The Studio Tour’s Dark Arts feature will run 12th September – 9th November 2025. Tickets must be pre-booked, and all Dark Arts additions are included in the ticket price.
