Upcoming events at the Haunted Bookshop, 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!

In this session, we move into candle magic! One of the most powerful and accessible ways to work with intention, energy, and manifestation.

Candle magic teaches you how to focus your energy, direct it clearly, and activate your spellwork in a way you can see, feel, and trust.

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.

Join us after hours as The Haunted Bookshop transforms into an intimate candlelit parlour of mystery and magic. Browse the shelves at your leisure with a glass of wine in hand, indulge in a selection of cheeses, and pull an oracle card upstairs to glimpse what the future may have in store for you.

For those seeking deeper insight, descend into our Tarot Lair for a personal tarot reading with Francesca Way, offering guidance, reflection, and perhaps a few unexpected revelations along the way.

Please note that Francesca’s tarot readings are available at an additional cost, and spaces are limited. To avoid missing out, guests can purchase an Early Bird Ticket, which includes a discounted 15-minute tarot reading alongside entry to the event.

Whether you come for the cards, the books, the atmosphere, or simply a wonderfully unusual Friday night, The Tarot Parlour promises an enchanting evening among stories, spirits, and kindred souls.

Sounds like the perfect Friday night to us...

Join us at The Haunted Bookshop for a cosy, low-pressure Queer Singles Night for book lovers with a taste for the strange and uncanny.

This event is designed for queer people who love books, especially occult, horror, fantasy, and gothic fiction, and who want a relaxed way to meet potential partners or simply make new friends. There’s no speed dating, no awkward games — just conversation, shared interests, and a beautifully eerie space to wander, browse, and connect.

Whether you’re hoping to spark something romantic, expand your social circle, or just enjoy an evening surrounded by like-minded people and unsettling literature, this night is for you.