The Harry Potter-themed Night Fountains Show (Grandes Eaux Nocturnes) takes place on 29 August 2026 at the Palace of Versailles, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Harry Potter films. Tickets are €32 for adults and €10 for children aged 6–17, sold via chateauversailles-spectacles.fr. The show starts at 8:30 pm — a walk through illuminated gardens with Harry Potter-themed music, lighting, and fountain choreography, ending with fireworks at approximately 10:45 pm. This is a one-night-only event and tickets are expected to sell out quickly.
The Versailles Night Fountains Show is already one of the most spectacular summer events in France. On 29 August 2026, it becomes something even more extraordinary: a full Harry Potter reimagining of the illuminated garden walk, timed to the 25th anniversary of the first film. Here’s everything you need to know about tickets and what to expect on the night.
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Event Details
| Detail | Information |
| Date | 29 August 2026 (Saturday) |
| Event name | Harry Potter ‘Return to Hogwarts’ — Grandes Eaux Nocturnes |
| Start time | 8:30 pm (gates open from 8:15 pm) |
| Garden walk | 8:30 pm – approx. 10:40 pm |
| Fireworks | Approx. 10:45 pm – 11:05 pm |
| Last entry | 9:30 pm |
| Format | Walk through illuminated gardens (not seated) |
| Music / theme | Harry Potter film scores; themed lighting and fountain choreography |
| Adult ticket | €32 |
| Child ticket (6–17) | €10 |
| Under 6 | Free (reservation required) |
| Tickets available from | 12 March 2026 at chateauversailles-spectacles.fr |
How to Buy Tickets
Tickets are sold exclusively through chateauversailles-spectacles.fr — the official Versailles spectacles booking site. They went on sale from 12 March 2026 and are expected to sell out well before the event date. If tickets appear unavailable on the official site, check authorized resellers.
- Go to chateauversailles-spectacles.fr
- Search for ‘Grandes Eaux Nocturnes’ or ‘Harry Potter’ and select 29 August 2026
- Select your ticket type (adult €32 / child 6–17 €10 / infant free) and quantity
- Complete payment and save your e-ticket with QR code
- Present your ticket at Entrance A (Dufour Pavilion) from 8:15 pm on the night
This ticket covers the evening show only — it does not include daytime palace or garden access. If you want to visit the palace and gardens during the day on 29 August, purchase a Full Access Ticket separately.
What to Expect on the Night
The Harry Potter-themed Grandes Eaux Nocturnes follows the same format as the standard Night Fountains Show — a 2-hour walk through the illuminated formal gardens — but with the music, lighting design, and fountain choreography entirely reimagined around the Harry Potter universe. Expect:
- The soundtrack from the Harry Potter films performed across the garden speakers as you walk
- Themed lighting on the major fountains — Apollo, Latona, Neptune — and in the bosquet groves
- Projection and light elements inspired by key scenes and settings from the films
- The standard 15-minute fireworks display at approximately 10:45 pm, likely with Harry Potter-themed elements
- The same illuminated path route through the gardens as the standard show
The full programme for the 29 August event will be confirmed closer to the date by the official organisers. Follow chateauversailles.fr and chateauversailles-spectacles.fr for announcements.
How Is This Different from the Standard Night Show?
| Harry Potter Show (29 Aug) | Standard Night Fountains Show | |
| Music | Harry Potter film scores | Baroque (Lully, Handel, Charpentier) |
| Lighting design | Harry Potter-themed | Standard garden illumination |
| Fountain choreography | Reimagined for HP theme | Standard baroque programme |
| Dates | 29 August 2026 only | Saturdays, mid-June to mid-September |
| Ticket price | €32 adult / €10 child | €32 adult / €10 child |
| Format | Garden walk + fireworks | Garden walk + fireworks |
| Demand | Exceptional — one night only | High but multiple dates available |
The ticket price and overall format are identical to the standard show. The content is completely different. If the 29 August date is sold out, the nearest standard Night Fountains Shows are on 23 August and 5 September 2026. See our Night Fountains Show guide for those dates.
Practical Tips for the Harry Potter Night Show
- Buy tickets as soon as possible — this is a one-night-only event with extremely high demand
- Arrive by 7:30 pm to allow for parking and security. Entry is from 8:15 pm; show starts 8:30 pm
- Wear warm layers and comfortable walking shoes — the garden walk lasts 2+ hours outdoors on gravel
- The best fireworks viewing position is along the Grand Canal or from the Apollo Fountain terrace — position yourself by 10:30 pm
- Combine with the free daytime Harry Potter event in the Orangerie Gardens — register separately at inscription.retourapoudlard.fr
- Plan to stay overnight in Versailles — the show ends around 11 pm. See our where to stay guide
- For full context on both Harry Potter events at Versailles, see our Harry Potter at Versailles 2026 guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Harry Potter show suitable for young children?
Children aged 6–17 attend at €10; under-6s are free with a ticket reservation. The show lasts over 2 hours outdoors and ends around 11 pm — this is late for young children. The free daytime Harry Potter event in the Orangerie Gardens may be more suitable for families with very young children.
What if I can’t get tickets?
If the Harry Potter show sells out, the nearest alternatives are the standard Night Fountains Shows on neighbouring Saturdays (23 Aug, 5 Sep 2026). These are the standard baroque programme rather than the Harry Potter theme, but the format and fireworks are the same.
