Harry Potter: Visions of Magic Premiers at Odysseum in Cologne

From tomorrow, Harry Potter fans in Germany can once again embark on magical paths at the Odysseum in Cologne and take a transformative journey into some of the most mysterious corners of the Wizarding World™. This enchanting experience will be open to the public from 8 December to 2 June 2024. Over 130,000 tickets sold before the opening day show that it's not just fans who won't want to miss it out. And it will be something very special, promised Peter van Roden, Senior Vice President, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, at the opening in Cologne: “You will experience something spectacular that you have never seen before from our iconic film series. This experience draws on the best of art and technology and brings it together in a unique way that allows fans to explore elements and locations of the Wizarding World™ that have never been seen in a touring experience.”

“Harry Potter: Visions of Magic” was developed by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and NEON. It is a fascinating and interactive art experience where visitors can discover some of the most mysterious places in the Wizarding World™ on over 3,000 square metres. Inspired by the mysterious locations of the magical world, such as the Room of Requirement, Newt’s Menagerie, the Ministry of Magic and many more, the experience offers a variety of creative and immersive themed worlds. Interactive video content, impressive architecture and unique soundscapes enable impressive installations that appeal to all the senses and allow guests to become part of a magical journey. At the same time, the interactive technology invites visitors to unveil the invisible and bring visions of magic to life all around them. “Harry Potter: Visions of Magic symbolises the immersive power of storytelling and the enchanting appeal of the Wizarding World™; it invites fans to celebrate the mystical worlds they have held close to their hearts for years,” said Ron Tan, Executive Chairman & Group CEO of NEON.

Andreas Waschk, Managing Director of Explorado Group GmbH, is proud of the new exhibition: “We are delighted that the long-awaited opening day has finally arrived, giving us the opportunity to present this extraordinary and impressive art experience to our visitors in Cologne for the first time. We are very proud to have the world premiere here at the Odysseum. And the response from fans has been overwhelming – advance ticket sales for the exhibition are among the most successful of any blockbuster exhibition in Germany to date.” ■