Singles nights, coven meetups, occult talks and more
Upcoming events at the Haunted Bookshop, Bristol
Looking for a venue to host your book club or poetry reading, or a space for spiritual workshops, Tarot readings or coven meetings? Reach out to us on events@thehauntedbookshop.co.uk for enquiries.

Events at The Haunted Bookshop
Workshops, lectures, book signings, book clubs, sip & draw, gigs and more.
The Haunted Bookshop hosts events and lectures on magic, tarot and the occult, as well as book club events and book signings. Send us an enquiry if you're looking to hire the space for your spiritual event, workhop, hen do, or your next book club.


Every second Friday of the month
Find Your Coven - Make New Friends in Bristol
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, still in the broom closet, or simply enjoy gothic literature, come join us on Friday, the 12th December, in Bristol's most atmospheric bookshop and meet people who share your interests!
Enjoy a complimentary drink and make new witchy friends.
No age or gender limitations, everyone is welcome!


Tuesday, 20th October
Dark Tales & Morbid Life Drawing at the Haunted Bookshop
Themed life drawing & storytelling event at The Haunted Bookshop.
Expect a morbidly joyful session featuring the strange and surreal creations and personas of unique artist and puppeteer ✴Morbid Merriments✴, who will be modelling for the evening. Dark fantasy fairy tales will enhance the atmosphere of this Halloween special life drawing event hosted in the wonderfully enchanting atmosphere of The Haunted Bookshop in Stokes Croft.
Morbid Merriments is a multidisciplinary artist and storyteller specialising in all things strange and surreal.


Wednesday, 21st October
Squash the Haters - A Spell Workshop with Sunlit Soul Tarot
A spell workshop to learn how to protect your energy from others.
Join Aubrey, a witch, tarot reader, therapist and energy healer, at the Haunted Bookshop in Bristol to explore how you can protect your energy from those around you.
In this fun and informative workshop, you will learn how to make a pumpkin spell to help boost your protective shields and boundaries, and we will connect and share our experiences of energy absorption with a few drinks and a lot of laughs! You will then have the pumpkin spell to take home to get you through the spooky season.


Thursday, 22nd October
Halloween Pumpkin Painting
Skip the traditional pumpkin carving for Halloween this year and give a pumpkin a spooktacular makeover at the Haunted Bookshop!


Friday, 23rd October
A Haunted Pub Crawl & Photoshoot
This October, haunt the streets of Bristol in style with our Haunted Pub Crawl & Ghost Photoshoot - a night of eerie fun, gothic vibes and iconic locations.
But this isn't your average pub crawl...
Bring a pair of your favourite sunglasses, and we'll provide the white sheets to turn you into a ghost! Photographer Mia Galey will be taking ghost photos of you in full-sheet attire at some of Bristol's most atmospheric and historic locations. Think classic ghost costumes, dramatic poses, and plenty of moody corners to haunt for the camera.
Whether you're a solo spectre or coming with your ghost gang, you'll leave with unique, professional photos that look like you've been wandering the earth for centuries - in style.
The walk will start in Bristol's spookiest bookshop, The Haunted Bookshop in Stokes Croft, where you'll get 10% off to shop our witchcraft, horror and fantasy-themed books. Come early for more time to browse!


Friday, 30th October
Samhain Late Night Shopping & Tarot at The Haunted Bookshop
Celebrate this Halloween with late-night shopping, spooky food and drinks, and Tarot readings in Bristol's most atmospheric book shop!
Explore the shop after hours, discover your next favourite read, and browse our shelves while soaking up all the Halloween magic. For those feeling curious about what the universe has in store, venture into our Tarot Lair, where the wonderful Francesca Way will be offering psychic tarot readings included in your ticket price. Whether you're looking for a little guidance, a glimpse into the unknown, or simply a magical experience, it's the perfect opportunity to embrace your mystical side.
And what's a Halloween evening without a few treats? Your ticket includes a selection of spooky treats and drinks to enjoy as you wander, shop, and soak up the atmosphere. So grab your friends, embrace the spooky season, and join us for an enchanting evening of books, tarot, treats, and Halloween magic.
Expect a little mystery, a little mischief, and plenty of bookish charm.
We can't wait to welcome you for a Halloween night to remember!


Wednesday 28th October, Wednesday 4th November, Wednesday 11th November
The Typhonian Current with Julian Vayne - A 3-PART ONLINE COURSE
Explore the strange intersection of occultism, cosmic horror, and visionary mysticism in this three-session course on the life and work of Kenneth Grant. From Thelema to Typhonian Tradition, Left-Hand Path tantra to Lovecraftian horror, alien intelligence to the Maat Current, this is a journey into the haunted edges of consciousness and modern magic.
-Grant & Crowley: Thelema to Typhonian Tradition
-Left-Hand Path tantra & the Nightside
-Occult practice & Lovecraftian horror
-Alien intelligence, dream states & entities
-Soror Nema, the Maat Current & futurism
-Magical aeons &post-human spirituality
-Influence on chaos magic, occultism, weird fiction & underground culture
3 SESSIONS ONLINE (VIA ZOOM)
Wednesday 28th October 7-9 PM
Wednesday 4th November 7-9 PM
Wednesday 11th November 7-9 PM
