The Magnificent Mile in Chicago adds Wizarding World of Harry Potter magic. Harry Potter Shop Chicago arrives on April 10, 2025
Witches, wizards, and Muggles alike can dust off their best dress robes to visit The Magnificent Mile area of Chicago for Harry Potter Shop Chicago. This brand-new Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Harry Potter Shop Chicago is at 676 N Michigan Avenue (below the Omni Hotel Chicago). Visitors will find this magical shop around some of Chicago’s best historic architecture and its most popular shopping district. Harry Potter Store Chicago will be filled with themed areas, exclusive merchandise, props, and a Butterbeer Bar, offering locals and visitors a truly immersive experience at every turn. This new store makes an excellent addition during Butterbeer Season 2025.
“We are delighted to be bringing this store to Chicagoland! With the incredible success of the New York flagship store, bringing the Harry Potter world to life on Michigan Avenue was an absolute must,” said Karl Durrant, senior vice president, Warner Bros. Discovery Retail Experiences. “From the shop’s design to exclusive merchandise and a speakeasy-inspired Butterbeer Bar, Harry Potter Shop Chicago is infused with nods to the city’s rich history and unique culture, giving fans a one-of-a-kind experience and unforgettable connection to the wizarding world.”
The exterior of the Harry Potter Shop Chicago will attract guests with its elegance, which pays tribute to Chicago’s architectural style. However, once inside, the store’s design leans into themes of resilience and rebirth, as seen in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.”
Guests are welcomed by a moving mermaid-stained glass window, inspired by the window in the Prefects’ bathroom at Hogwarts and the iconic Golden Egg transporting fans straight into scenes from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The store’s interior brings the three tasks of the Triwizard Tournament to life:
- Suspended broomsticks “on fire” light up the store as a nod to the dragon challenge.
- The water trial’s Golden Egg adds a shimmering focal point to the store’s design.
- A maze patterned floor leads to the register area, symbolizing the culmination of the tournament and the shopping journey.
The Goblet of Fire itself serves as a centerpiece in the Harry Potter Shop Chicago, bringing the three tasks together.
Harry Potter Shop Chicago
Visitors making their way through the store can discover enchanting, themed areas. These areas should give every wizard, witch, and Muggle something to enjoy. These areas include:
- Butterbeer Bar: The store presents the largest Butterbeer Bar in the United States of America, Inspired by Chicago’s famous style of speakeasies. Guests can sip on the Butterbeer and indulge in exclusive Chicago-themed Butterscotch Popcorn.
- Confectionery: From Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans to Chocolate Frogs, the Honeydukes-inspired confectionery is filled with a variety of sweet treats and boasts an oversized interactive jellybean experience.
- Chicago Section: The store will feature a selection of Chicago-exclusive wizarding world merchandise, including a Chicago bear, spirit jersey, pins, mug, tote bag, caps, and many more.
- House Pride: No matter your Hogwarts house, this store has merchandise for you. Guests can celebrate their Hogwarts house with themed apparel, accessories, collectibles, and a dedicated fitting room to ensure fans look bewitching in their new house gear!
- MinaLima Section: Harry Potter Store Chicago will be home to The United States of America’s second House of MinaLima, the graphic design duo behind the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” films. This area features stunning visual storytelling that has captivated fans worldwide. Also, guests can check out a Chicago-exclusive print from the designers.
- Personalization: Fans can personalize a Hogwarts robe, wand, or acceptance letter to make for a truly unique purchase.
More Information
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