A Wizard's Summerfest 2024

Leave the mundane world behind you and immerse yourself in the magical realm of A Wizard’s Summer Fest. Upon arriving in London, guests will receive their Swinehearts’ letter in the Danbury's living room and see where it all started in the cupboard under the stairs. Next, you will enter through the wall in the back of the Cracked Kettle that opens into the marketplace of Vertical Alley, featuring all of your favorite shops full of wonderful Harry Potter licensed wizarding treats and treasures. Newcomers to the wizard’s world can choose a wand at Oliver's Wand Shop, pick up a new furry friend from The Creature Collection, get their new school robes from Madam Malborough’s Robes for All Occasions, and sip on a Butterscotch Beer from the Cracked Kettle. Afterward, venture into the village of Hogsteade to continue your enchanted excursion. As you pass the Three Sweepers Bar be sure to grab your favorite spellbinding drink to quench your thirst, such as Fireball Whiskey, Hollyjuice Potion or Unicorn’s Blood. All of our exotic beverages come in underage wizard versions as well. Don’t forget to treat your sweet tooth to the delectable variety of confections and candies at Hunnydukes. Or, if you prefer something a little less sweet, stop by Madam Puddlefeet’s Tea Shop to pick up your favorite flavored hot tea. This shopping excursion would not be complete without a stop at Bonker's Joke Shop.

When you’re done browsing through all of the enchanted shops, you will enter the Great Hall of Swinehearts for a delectable dinner rivaling the end of term feast accompanied by entertainment from all across the magical realm. Under the light of hundreds of floating candles, guests will be seated at one of the four house tables, including Lionheart, Sidewinder, Eagletallon, and Badgerton. During dinner you will be entertained by the spellbinding talents of the Swinehearts Toad Choir, the lovely ladies of Baton Rouge with the proud sons of Drumstring, the melodious vocals from Serena Warbucks and the Banshees, and closing the show with a wizard’s trivia tournament between the houses. Be sure to experience the magical new additions to this year’s show!

Don’t forget to try your skill at wizards' and witches’ favorite team sport to win fabulous prizes on our giant balcony.

What does the event include?

General admission includes access to the experience and our four-course meal. Tickets will be taken upon entry to the dinner/ show.

V IP admission includes reserved seating at the second section of 32 seats across four rows, two adult beverages, and 10% off in the marketplace. Please let the attendant know you are VIP when having your ticket scanned.

V VIP admission includes reserved seating at the first section of 32 seats across four rows, two adult beverages, and 20% off in the marketplace. Please let the attendant know you are VVIP when having your ticket scanned.

Seating cannot be reserved, but we will do our best to seat you with your group. It is best to purchase your tickets together to ensure that you will sit together.

We offer a Vegetarian and children’s menu option, but they must be selected at the time of purchase. Children’s menu is Chicken Tenders and Macaroni and Cheese and the same dessert as the adult meal. Please email Laurie@theballroomhouston.com for vegetarian or children meal requests.

If you have a food allergy, please let us know at the time of purchase and we will do our best to accommodate your request, but we cannot guarantee it.

The event is for children over the age of 5 and adult wizarding enthusiasts of all ages. Everyone must have a ticket to enter the dinner/ show.

The marketplace will be open 90 minutes before the show begins as well as after. For example, if your show time is at 6:00pm, you are welcome to arrive at 4:30 and shop the marketplace.

Schedule:

Show Dates & Show Times:

Friday, July 26, 2024 - 7:00-10:00pm

Saturday, July 27, 2024 - 1:00-4:00pm

Saturday, July 27, 2023 - 6:00-9:00pm

Sunday, July 28, 2023 - 1:00-4:00pm

Guests check-in with a host and will be seated for the dinner/ show at the appropriate time.

Dinner Menu:

Your four-course dinner will include Herbologist Crudite (First Course), Professors Sprout's Salad (Second Course), Dragon Steak with Mashed Mandrake Root (Third Course), and the new Chocolate Snitch Surprise (Fourth Course). A special plate will be available for younger wizards and witches consisting of chicken tenders, mac and cheese and dessert. We are sorry but special requests are not available unless pre-reserved at the time of purchase.

Full Bar (additional cost) will be available – Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer (non-alcoholic) from the Cracked Kettle, or venture into the village of Hogsteade to continue your enchanted excursion. As you pass the Three Sweepers Bar be sure to grab your favorite spellbinding drink to quench your thirst, such as Fireball Whiskey, Holly Juice Potion or Unicorn’s Blood.

All our exotic beverages come in underage wizard versions as well.

Drinks: All meals include unlimited iced water, regular beverages and adult beverages are available for purchase.

No outside food and drinks are allowed.

Marketplace:

Merchandise: The marketplace will include a variety of items such as:

Harry Potter licensed wizarding treats and treasures. Newcomers to the wizard’s world can choose a wand at Oliver's Wand Shop, pick up a new furry friend from The Creature Collection, get their new school robes from Madam Marlborough’s Robes for All Occasions, Candy, Stuffed Animals, Photo Candles and more.

All major credit cards and cash are accepted. All sales are final. No refunds of any kind for any reason will be issued for marketplace sales.

Refunds & Cancellations: All tickets are non-refundable unless the government mandates that the venue cannot operate due to the pandemic. In this case, we will refund the purchaser minus any Eventbrite fees or taxes.

All sales are final and ticket holders may not request date changes once tickets are purchased.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Can we arrive early?

Yes, you are welcome to arrive 90 minutes prior to your show time and you are welcome to stay and shop after the meal and show.

2. Do you have Handicapped Access?

Yes - Bayou Place (the venue) has an elevator to our second floor. This elevator can also be accessed from the theater district parking garages.

3. Parking – Is Parking included in our ticket price?

Parking is not included with the fee of admission. Parking is available via valet for $20 or self-parking in the Theater District underground parking garage for $12 or limited street parking at meters is available. On Sundays in downtown Houston parking on the street is free.

4. Do you have hotel recommendations?

Downtown Houston has many choices of hotels at all price levels. The closest hotel is The Lancaster Hotel.

5. Are Special Meals Available?

Special Meals are not available, but we do offer Vegetarian Meals which are Gluten Free. Please email Laurie@theballroomhouston.com for Vegetarian Meal requests.

6. Do you offer Refunds or Cancellations?

We do not offer Refunds, but you are welcome to share your ticket with someone as we are not checking ID when you arrive.

7. What if we need to communicate with you prior to the event about a venue-related question?

Please email Laurie@theballroomhouston.com and someone will respond as soon as possible.

8. What if A Wizard’s Summerfest needs to communicate with you after you purchase your ticket?

Please make sure you check your contact information and email address prior to purchasing your tickets as this is the only way we would have to contact you.

9. Do you offer a group ticket price?

We are not offering a group ticket price.

10. What if we want to sit with our friends?

The only way to guarantee that you will sit with your friends is to arrive together and stand in line together. General admission is open seating.

11. What is the seating configuration?

The Great Hall will be set with (4) long tables for 72 guests per table to resemble the End of Term Feast.

*A Wizard’s Summerfest is not affiliated with Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. or its Harry Potter® Series of books or movies. We are an independent company and are not affiliated with Warner Brothers nor are we an officially licensed retailer of official HARRY POTTER® services or merchandise. We purchase merchandise from approved third-party sellers and offer it for resale at our event. HARRY POTTER® is a federally registered trademark owned by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.