Harry Potter is coming to the Australian Open

Grab your broomstick, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to the Australian Open. With a special guest expected to fly in, here’s everything you need to know about this family fun day.

There's no hiding for this Harry Potter as a helping hand shows off Ashton Slattery's addition to his costume. Picture: Supplied

It’s time to grab your best broomstick and magic wand because Harry Potter is coming to the Australian Open.

On January 27, the team behind the production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will transform the AO Ballpark for a day of family fun.

Gyton Grantley, who plays Ron Weasley in the play, will make a special appearance.

“Harry Potter Day is going to be a lot of fun and we can’t wait to share some of the magic we bring on stage every night to the AO Ballpark,” he said.

With more than 200 shows and 400 performances across the country, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been a sell-out in Melbourne.

The Australian company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Picture: Matt Murphy

When the play opened in New York last year, it smashed box office records for the highest single-week gross reported by a non-musical in Broadway history.

Written by Jack Thorne and Harry Potter author JK Rowling, the play is shown in two parts, and runs for five hours in total.

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Harry Potter Day will include presentations from the eight movies, a performance and a chance to meet the cast from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Family tickets to see the play at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre will also be given away.

Tickets for Harry Potter Day can be purchased from the Australian Open website.