Harry Potter fans will have the chance to see the third film as they’ve never seen it before next summer - against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and accompanied by a live orchestra.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban will be shown on a 40ft screen at Edinburgh’s most famous landmark on Sunday, July 19, as part of the Castle Concerts series.

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Pope, will perform John Williams’ incredible score live on the castle esplanade.

It will mark the third time Harry Potter has featured on the Castle Concerts programme in recent years - with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets having played with a live orchestra at Edinburgh Castle in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

Justin Freer, president of CineConcerts and producer/conductor of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, said: “The Harry Potter film series is a once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomenon that continues to delight millions of fans around the world.

“It is with great pleasure that we bring fans for the first time ever an opportunity to experience the award-winning music scores played live by a symphony orchestra, all while the beloved film is simultaneously projected onto the big screen. This is truly an unforgettable event.”

Brady Beaubien, of CineConcerts and concert producer for the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, added: “Harry Potter is synonymous with excitement around the world and we hope that by performing this incredible music with the full movie, audiences will continue to celebrate the wizarding world.”

Tickets for the show go on sale on Friday, December 12 at 10am. To buy tickets, visit ticketmaster.co.uk.