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 and singles nights in Bristol.
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!
Starting 19th June
Hermetic Qabalah Course with Sef Salem
Join occult teacher and initiate Sef Salem for a four-week immersive introduction to Hermetic Qabalah and the Western Mystery Tradition. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in the occult and esoteric arts, Sef has taught across the UK and Europe and co-leads Societas Astris alongside Dr. Halo Quin. He is also known for organising the Glastonbury Occult Conference and his work through The Visible College C.I.C., dedicated to accessible esoteric education.
Across four sessions, students will explore:
✦ The Tree of Life & Sephiroth
✦ Tarot correspondences & meditation
✦ Planetary magick & ritual practice
✦ Hebrew letters & an *Updated* Middle Pillar exercise
Each session combines theory, practical ritual work and take-home exercises designed to integrate the work into daily life. Practices taught include the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram, Tarot meditation, Planetary Invocation and the Middle Pillar Exercise.
Fridays 6–8pm
Starting 19th June
Early Bird: £155
Standard: £177
Limited spaces available. Email hello@thehauntedbookshop.co.uk to reserve your place.
Wednesday, 3rd June
Rescheduled: Invisible Pain Workshop
Drawing Our Pain: A Story-Sharing Gathering for Invisible Illness & Medical Trauma
Join us at The Haunted Bookshop for a gentle, community-centred gathering for people living with invisible disabilities, chronic pain, endometriosis, difficult or debilitating periods, and those who have been harmed or dismissed by the healthcare system.
This is a free, low-pressure event where we’ll use drawing as a tool to explore and express pain—physical, emotional, and systemic. No art experience is needed. Drawing is simply a way to give shape to experiences that are so often minimised, misunderstood, or made invisible.
Saturday, 23rd May
Board Games Night at the Haunted Bookshop
We've made our board games longer, so you get even more time to play your favourite games!
Join us after hours at the Haunted Bookshop for an evening of dice rolls, card shuffles, and friendly competition in our delightfully spooky space. Whether you’re a strategy mastermind, a casual party-game fan, or just in it for the laughs, this is a low-pressure, welcoming night to connect with fellow game lovers.
Bring your favourite board games to share (or jump into one from someone else’s collection), and feel free to bring your own drinks to sip while you play. Come solo and make some new friends, or gather your crew for a cosy night among the bookshelves.
No experience required — just a love of games, good company, and maybe a taste for the slightly mysterious.
Thursday, 18th June
Litha (Summer Solstice) Sip & Draw
Join us for a magical evening of creativity and seasonal celebration on Thursday, 18th June, at The Haunted Bookshop as we welcome the height of summer with a special Sip & Draw inspired by Litha, the Summer Solstice.
Settle into the enchanting atmosphere of our beloved bookshop, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, and let your imagination flourish as our Life Drawing Extraordinaire Haris guides the session with a collection of Litha-inspired objects. From sun symbols, wildflowers, and herbs to candles, woodland creatures, and other midsummer motifs, you'll have plenty of inspiration to sketch, doodle, and create.
Whether you're an experienced artist or simply looking for a relaxing and unique evening out, this event is all about enjoying the creative process in good company. Surrounded by books, magic, and the warm energy of the longest days of the year, you'll celebrate the season through art, conversation, and a touch of enchantment.
Tuesday, 16th June
Spell School - Spell Jars with Kirsty Harris
Join psychic medium and ritual practitioner Kirsty Marie Harris for the next session of Spell School at The Haunted Bookshop, Bristol.
This workshop is designed to help you understand the foundations of spell jars and container magic in a grounded, practical and empowering way.
Together we will explore:
• What spell jars actually are
• How to layer intention into your workings
• Herbs, symbolism and energetic correspondences
• Protection, attraction, abundance and self-love jars
• How to activate and work with your jars over time
• Sealing, feeding and disposing of spell jars
• The difference between fear-based magic and intentional ritual
This is a hands-on workshop where each participant will create their own spell jar to take home.
Saturday, 20th June
Summer Solstice Circle with Leigh-Ann Charlotte
Join experienced tarot reader and witch, Leigh-Ann Charlotte, for a magical circle on the evening before the Summer Solstice.
Leigh-Ann will help guide you in setting clear intentions for the season ahead.
- Expect a relaxing, gentle guided group meditation to connect more deeply with your inner knowing and help bring you into the space.
- Explore and review your intentions for the upcoming season through guided journalling, with an overall focus of creating more ease and freedom in your daily life.
- Harness the magical divination of the tarot and oracle cards to help you proceed with courage and confidence in tackling potential challenges that may arise in your life.
- Create a powerful spell jar to take home with you, which marks the beginning of the Solstice and sets the scene in your home for the energy you want to create. All materials for your spell jar are provided.
- Meet other witches and those on their spiritual path in a supportive, safe and welcoming environment.
Saturday, 27
Interview and book signing with Cassidy Ellis Salter
Join us at The Haunted Bookshop for an evening with author Cassidy Ellis Salter as they discuss their new queer gothic fantasy YA novel 'These Shattered Spires', perfect for fans of The Atlas Six and Gideon the Ninth.
In conversation with Suki Broad, founder of the Bristol Women Fantasy Writers group, Cassidy will share insights into their creative process, the journey from idea to publication, and their experience of getting a fantasy novel published.
The interview will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Copies of the book will be available to purchase on the night and can be signed by the author. Plus, the cost of your ticket will be deducted from the price of the book.
Fortnightly on Thursdays, starting 26th March
The Tarot Space
The Tarot Space is a relaxed fortnightly tarot gathering held on Thursday evenings at The Haunted Bookshop.
It’s a welcoming, judgement-free space to explore tarot, practise reading, share insights, and connect with other card-lovers - whether you’re completely new or already experienced. Bring your deck (or just your curiosity) and settle into an evening of reflection, conversation, and intuitive connection.