What to Expect:

Panel Discussions & Keynotes:

• Moderated Q&A sessions with festival hosts Richard Wágner and Silvie Gans Šustrová, covering topics like Czech dubbing and fan culture.
• Guest appearances: expect actor meet‑and‑greets, insider stories from magical‑world productions, and candid conversations.

Costumes & Cosplay Events:

• Kids’ Costume Promenade: non‑competitive showcase of magical costumes (ages 1–12).
• Adult Cosplay Contest: open entry (13+), judged by a panel, with finalists featured in a stage show.

Hands-On Workshops:

• Costume accessory creation at the Wizardo shop: customize or build your own – wands, robes, scarves.
• Festival crafts and merch zones: explore wizard-inspired goods, including house-themed keyrings, pins, scarves, and more.

Interactive Activities:

• Magical marketplace with stalls from partners like Wizardo and PotterShop, offering costumes, props, and festival souvenirs.
• On‑site experiences: interactive games, photo ops, and sponsorship booths.

Wizarding Workshops & Crafts:

• Make your own friendship bracelets in house colors.
• Build a magical artifact in “The Hidden Secrets of the Pages” workshop.
• Create your own Marauder’s Map replica in “Not a Step Without a Map” craft session.

Muggle Zone (Offbeat Fun):

• Muggle-style board and console games – simple, fun distractions between main events.
• Chill-out tea lounge by Loyd – take a breather with a hot or iced cup in a cozy setting.

Daily Highlights:

• Opening Ceremony (10:00 AM): kicks off each day with festival announcements.
• Mid-morning Panels: including Czech dubbing insights and fandom deep dives.
• Evening Cosplay: grand finale stage show featuring finalists from the adult contest.

Featured Presenters Include:

• Vít Bartoš – Youngest Potions Professor in History
  Uncover the mysterious past of a half-blood wizard who became a teacher at just twenty-one. A lesser-known character from the books, brought to life in vivid detail.
• Ivan “Dachs” Hladík – Magical Creatures Expert
  Explore seven fantastical beasts native to the Czech Republic—plus one real-life creature Professor Lupin would have adored. A local take on Fantastic Beasts with a twist.
• Hana “Hanetka” Netušilová – Hogwarts Founders Scholar
  Revisit the stories, secrets, and legacies of Hogwarts’ original four founders. How much do we really know about those who shaped the most iconic school of magic?
• Petra “Bella” Pidimová – Wizarding World Critic
  From goblins and money to Muggle ignorance—delve into the inconsistencies and curious gaps of the magical universe in Děravý svět kouzel.
• Lucie “Freya” A. C. Almeida – HP Series Commentator
  Discuss the upcoming Harry Potter TV reboot from Warner Bros—what excites fans, what divides them, and what we all secretly fear. Plus: how to earn a Chocolate Frog Card!
• Tereza “Tess” Kovanicová – Defence Against the Dark Arts Analyst
  Why is the position cursed? Learn what we canonically know (and what fanfiction dares to imagine) about the ever-changing role of the DADA teacher.