Harry Potter and the Cursed Child One-Part Version: Tickets Now on Sale
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After a decade as a two-part theatrical event, [*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-tickets) is being reimagined as [a single-part production](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-to-become-a-one-part-show-in-the-west-end) 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](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/palace-theatre-london) 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](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-tickets). 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.