There’s a massive Harry Potter convention coming to Dublin next summer and it sounds magical

Calling all Harry Potter fans.

There's a magical convention Harry Potter-inspired convention coming to Dublin next summer - and Merlin's Beard, it sounds amazing. Following on the success of their first event at the Red Cow Hotel in November this year, Dublin Wizard Con will be back making its way back to the capital in July 2019. Only this time, the two-day event (July 13 and 14) will be taking place at the RDS. A spokesperson for the convention said that the move to the bigger venue meant there was going to be "more fun, more magic, more friends to make".   They added:

"We believe that this fandom’s greatest strengths lie is its creativity, friendliness and participatory nature. Almost all of our programming is designed to be focused around our guests, making you active contributors to the convention."

Included in the activities are the Magic Alley Market, where you can stroll among all of the enchanting stalls; and Enchanted Escape Rooms, where you're going to have to work with your friends to escape. So, kind of like the Golden Trio, then? The House Cup is also up for grabs as every single Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Gryffindor and Ravenclaw will be competing for the top prize. There's even going to be their own version of the Yule Ball - let's just hope there's no danger of the Goblet of Fire this time around. The event also has three charity partners - Dog's Trust, Barnardo's and Pieta House. Fancy heading along? You can get your tickets here.