Harry Potter and the Cursed Child One-Part Version: Tickets Now on Sale
Published on 4 June 2026
Summary
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will become a one-part West End production from October 2026, replacing the current two-part format
- The new version runs for approx. 2 hours 55 minutes with one interval and brings the London production in line with international stagings
- We are now onsale with tickets for performances from 9 October 2026
After a decade as a two-part theatrical event, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is being reimagined as a single-part production in London this autumn, with tickets now on sale for performances from 9th October 2026.
Producers Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender, and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions have confirmed the streamlined version will mirror the internationally staged format, including Broadway, bringing the West End in line with global productions.
A streamlined spellbinding experience
The new one-part version will run for approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes, including one interval, condensing the story into a tighter theatrical experience while retaining key moments and visual magic that have made the production a global phenomenon.
The current format has been performed as a two-part event since 2016, with audiences traditionally attending Parts 1 and 2 separately
Final performances of the two-part version
The existing two-part production will play its final performances on 20 September 2026, before the show reopens in its new format at the Palace Theatre on 9** October 2026**. Tickets are now on sale, marking the start of the new era for the West End hit.
Running times and changes
For comparison:
- Current Part 1: 2 hours 40 minutes (including interval)
- Current Part 2: 2 hours 35 minutes (including interval)
- New one-part version: 2 hours 55 minutes (including one interval)
The change brings the West End production in line with international stagings and marks a major milestone in the show’s history.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child FAQs
When did Harry Potter and the Cursed Child open in the West End?
30 July 2016.
When does the two-part version end?
20 September 2026.
When does the new version start?
From 9 October 2026, with performances on sale now.
How long is the new version?
Approx. 2 hours 55 minutes, including one interval.
Will it still carry on at the Palace Theatre in London?
Yes.
How can I book tickets?
Tickets are available now for the new one-part production. Simply select dates from 9 Oct 2026 for the new, one-part performance. Or book tickets between now and 20 Sept 2026 to see it in two parts for the last time.
By Hay Brunsdon
I've over 15 years of writing and editorial experience, and starting working in the West End theatre industry in 2012. When not watching or writing about theatre I'm usually swimming, hiking, running, or training for triathlons in the Stroud valleys.