{"title": "Spellbound at The Society of Antiquaries", "start": "2026-10-30T17:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T20:00:00Z", "place": "Society of Antiquaries", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["history/magic-occult", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Spellbound at The Society of Antiquaries is a Halloween event at Burlington House exploring magic, superstition and the occult. Visitors can encounter bellarmine \"spirit houses\", hexing bottles, books of spells, Renaissance occult philosophy that inspired Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and a physician's notebook with 17th-century recipes, chiromancy and astrology. Artist Sarah Newson leads an unconscious drawing activity and helps participants create protective amulets using worldwide symbols of luck and protection. Geoffrey Munn OBE FSA presents a 16th-century charmstone used for \"spirit tapping\", and Hear We Here We (Rory Harvey and Cale Donia) offer a soundscape and live performance; the ticket includes a spooky cocktail, all ages are welcome, and tickets are for hourly slots running from 5-8pm.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spellbound-at-the-society-of-antiquaries-38653/", "official_url": "https://www.sal.org.uk/events/spellbound/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/453b597baf65deda6e16e20da018845d88a0b0cd91c1c8631d645d435d99c4ee-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-30T17:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T20:00:00Z", "place": "Society of Antiquaries", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Soane Late: Halloween Special", "start": "2026-10-30T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Sir John Soane's Museum", "address": "Lincoln's Inn Fields 13, WC2A 3BP London", "price": "£25", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "25.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.soane.org/terms-conditions-ticketed-events-tours", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/mythology", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Soane Late: Halloween Special is an after-dark evening that invites visitors to explore Sir John Soane's Museum by candlelight. Organised by the museum itself, it lets guests wander the candlelit corridors and discover the collection's otherworldly artefacts after dark. Visitors hear tales of death and the afterlife, from stories about ancient Egyptian gods to epics from Greek mythology. Admission includes a glass of prosecco or white wine in the Library Dining Room, and entry is at timed slots.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/soane-late-halloween-special-38607/", "official_url": "https://www.soane.org/whats-on/soane-late-halloween-special-30-october-2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f501ac29d7f9226e229a9eb2682115a479f9098128443185300aa0d455f85759-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Spooky Storytelling", "start": "2026-10-31T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T20:30:00Z", "place": "Benjamin Franklin House", "address": "Craven Street 36, WC2N 5NF London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spooky-storytelling-tickets-1998899066918?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "An evening of eerie storytelling held in the historic Benjamin Franklin House, featuring ghostly tales and chilling poems performed under candlelight. The night includes a special demonstration of Franklin's Glass Armonica. It takes place at the world's only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin, and dressing up in Georgian-inspired attire is encouraged but not required. Performers for the night include Alexandra Beaumont, Bessie Fallon, Catrin Lawrence, Cyn Grace Sylvie, Georgia Nicholson, Grace-Marie, Jay Rose Ana and Lara McClure.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-storytelling-34934/", "official_url": "https://benjaminfranklinhouse.org/event/spooky-storytelling/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4b9b87247fe15222b8a09f29116f7607517df05fcff4b9fa241437356973154f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Twilight Tour: Descent into the Underworld", "start": "2026-10-31T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Sir John Soane's Museum", "address": "Lincoln's Inn Fields 13, WC2A 3BP London", "price": "£35", "price_from": "35.00", "price_to": "35.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.soane.org/terms-conditions-ticketed-events-tours", "category": "tours", "tags": ["occasion/halloween", "art", "history"], "description": "An exclusive after-hours Halloween tour that descends into the basement of Sir John Soane's atmospheric house-museum, exploring its Crypt filled with artefacts themed around mortality. The museum's expert guides lead this hour-long journey through the labyrinthine space, sharing stories of death and the Beyond from ancient Egyptian gods to the rise of Gothic literature, with a display featuring an original copy of Dante's Divine Comedy.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/twilight-tour-descent-into-the-underworld-38608/", "official_url": "https://www.soane.org/whats-on/twilight-tour-descent-underworld", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b5c1c7f618ca1a15fc2ad4c2ac9cb9a69bf29c1f2e6e5b938b1c808b936ab2cd-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Poetry as Ritual at the Thinning Veil", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "College of Psychic Studies", "address": "Queensberry Place 16, London", "price": "Members: £110.00, Non Members: £130.00", "price_from": "130.00", "price_to": "130.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/poetry", "stage/magic"], "description": "An in-person workshop exploring poetry as a magical and ritual practice, held at the College of Psychic Studies. Poet Sarah Fletcher leads a participatory day blending historical exploration with hands-on writing exercises. Drawing on writers such as William Blake, W.B. Yeats and John Dee, it looks at how poetry has served spell-setting, invocation, divination and spirit communication. No prior experience of poetry is required, and the session is open to anyone wishing to bring poetic language into their magical or spiritual practice.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/poetry-as-ritual-at-the-thinning-veil-41236/", "official_url": "https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/workshops/energy-work/poetry-as-ritual-revelation/?id=6661", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a5aaaf9486be132f219577658ebcce8ca02241b4da6b176747b2f76767ebb884-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Halloween Party: Spirits, Serpents and Symbols", "start": "2026-10-31T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Andsoul Sanctuary Sauna and Wellness Studio", "address": "London", "price": "£25, or £35 with a sauna beforehand; free for Unlimited Sanctuary members and AndSoul residents", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "25.00", "tickets_url": "https://momence.com/l/WQh90WrV", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["occasion/halloween"], "description": "A Halloween party with a best-dressed competition on the theme of Spirits, Serpents and Symbols. Andsoul Sanctuary Sauna and Wellness Studio hosts it, with drinks by Palm Greens, a tarot reader and live Afro-Latin fusion from U5.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/halloween-party-spirits-serpents-and-symbols-69497/", "official_url": "https://andsoulsanctuary.com/whats-on/halloween-party-october", "image": "https://noky.io/images/21f3d0d35e5c6cc290285d183760d6587ab0313e2b8bb1d20a7eecb111865071-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Guided Tours with Vadim Kosmos – Emeritus Director of the Museum", "start": "2026-11-04T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & Natural History", "address": "Mare Street 11, E8 4RP London", "price": "£12 including a glass of Devil's Botany Chocolate Absinthe Liqueur", "price_from": "12.00", "price_to": "12.00", "tickets_url": "https://thelasttuesdaysociety.org/absinthe-parlour/reservations/", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/magic-occult", "art"], "description": "A guided tour of the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & UnNatural History, held in person in the museum's tiny, claustrophobic basement. It is led by Vadim Kosmos, Emeritus Director of the Museum, and includes a glass of Devil's Botany Chocolate Absinthe Liqueur. Visitors see dodo bones, erotica from around the world, real fairies, mermaids, occult masterpieces by Austin Osman Spare, works by Leonora Carrington, voodoo fetishes, masks, taxidermy and the Cabinet of Monsters, among much more. This is an 18+ only event and proof of ID will be required due to the nature of the exhibits.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/guided-tours-with-vadim-kosmos-emeritus-director-of-the-muse-79100/", "official_url": "https://thelasttuesdaysociety.org/exhibition/guided-tours-with-vadim-kosmos-emeritus-director-of-the-museum-55/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/35a9dfffbbf975b1abc74394b5df06d47dd99f0c9a2ca0b26b6ad0ef68e1b65a-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Esoteric Book Club (November) – Monthly In-Person Event", "start": "2026-11-04T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Treadwell's Books", "address": "Store Street 33, WC1E 7BS London", "price": "£15", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/esotericism/occultism", "literature/book-club"], "description": "The Esoteric Book Club is a monthly in-person gathering for those drawn to the world of occult literature. This session is led by Professor Allan Johnson and discusses W. Somerset Maugham's novel 'The Magician', about a sinister, charismatic magician based on the life of Aleister Crowley. Each session begins with a short illustrated talk on the author, historical context and esoteric themes, followed by group discussion, guided meditations and reflective exercises. Attendees should read the selected title in advance and bring a copy, along with a notebook and pen.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/esoteric-book-club-november-monthly-in-person-event-42716/", "official_url": "https://www.treadwells-london.com/events-1/esoteric-book-club-november-monthly-in-person-event", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b23e80454c96d7a8e265734c1792bfc079345eb23d4750d7031927deb4f6a023-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Spooky School", "start": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Forty Hall Estate", "address": "Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 9HA", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Spooky School is a week of Halloween-themed crafting and activities for children. It is run by Forty Hall Estate at Forty Hall during half term. Little witches and wizards can try broomstick making, potion mixing, monster creation and a costume dance party. Tickets are limited and there is £2 off each class when booking two classes.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-school-36143/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2261cec841a795663da4ddb63ca2b8b5a896fe42c87ee52834d243b795c434c1-600.webp"}, {"title": "The Occult Temple of Agape – The Magickal Worlds of Rufus White", "start": "2026-09-09T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T00:00:00Z", "place": "The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & Natural History", "address": "Mare Street 11, E8 4RP London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://thelasttuesdaysociety.org/absinthe-parlour/reservations/", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["religion/esotericism/occultism", "art/sculpture"], "description": "An exhibition of magical art at the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & Natural History, running from 9th September to 8th November 2026. It presents the work of Rufus White, a silversmith, craftsman and practising warlock who is the Custodian of the Museum's Gnostic Temple of Agape, known as the Agapaic Master Tzackorb. Working from an old factory in East London, White has spent decades creating sigils, talismans, enchantments and sacred objects from found and natural materials such as mummified newts, mouse bones, herbs, roots, feathers, metal and antique paper. His intricate drawings and sculptures blur the boundaries between art and ritual, and his work has rarely been exhibited publicly.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-occult-temple-of-agape-the-magickal-worlds-of-rufus-whit-79101/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5b800c02b190784bb5ed71bcf1795fa49aeff44f01dd55764776b10a76753cad-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Halloween at the Museum", "start": "2026-10-31T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Natural History Museum", "address": "Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD London", "price": "From £65, Members: from £58", "price_from": "65.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://ticketing.nhm.ac.uk/events/VISEV-HWM", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["occasion/halloween"], "description": "Halloween at the Museum is an after-hours Halloween party held among the skeletons and specimens of a natural history museum. The museum itself invites guests to a night of a live band, a silent disco in the Earth Hall, and ghostly activities. Regular ticket holders explore the galleries among Vampiric Lords and Ladies, meet vampiric musicians, attend the wedding ceremony of the Vampiric Council's leader, chat with scientists about spooky specimens, and enjoy after-hours access to the galleries and exhibitions. Premium 'Very Important Vampire' tickets add a private VIV area, bar, free drink, and entertainment, and the event is for ages 18+ only.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/halloween-at-the-museum-37302/", "official_url": "https://www.nhm.ac.uk/events/halloween", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b44d56d8d6f123bcb5bc06bbd2ecd1b5a4bd601fabb41c7f68bf407834505c67-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Millie’s Magical Spells and Potions Trail", "start": "2026-10-24T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T17:00:00Z", "place": "Honeywood Museum", "address": "SM5 3NX", "price": "£2", "price_from": "2.00", "price_to": "2.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Millie’s Magical Spells and Potions Trail is a witch and wizarding adventure for the half-term holidays at Honeywood. The Friends of Honeywood Museum invite visitors to follow a magical trail and get crafty by decorating their own model cauldron, pumpkin mask, and wizarding hat. Visitors can keep an eye out for Millie in her frighteningly wonderful costume and are encouraged to dress up too.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/millies-magical-spells-and-potions-trail-39197/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/48af3c3681a58cb042c1aea8e4780f4e273366f4342c685ac8794b54b3a78fce-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Early Gardnerians and Their Objects – Launch & Exhibition", "start": "2026-11-07T13:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Treadwell's Books", "address": "Store Street 33, WC1E 7BS London", "price": "£30", "price_from": "30.00", "price_to": "30.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/treadwellsltd/2392139", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["art/photography", "religion/witchcraft"], "description": "An afternoon of talks, short films and a small exhibition about the lives and magical tools of early Wiccans, marking the launch of a new collaborative book. Christina Oakley Harrington, founder and director of Treadwell's, joins Simon Costin, director of the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle, to bring to light objects from Wicca's founding generations. The book is a collaboration between Treadwell's, the museum, and photographer and videographer Christen Goguen, printed by Ancient Magic Books, run by photographer James Meredew. Artefacts from the museum's collection are on show.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/early-gardnerians-and-their-objects-launch-exhibition-42718/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9c3c06bb522fb9647d9ef4444ac772acbb09c10d4717dea4da56e1df244b2c5b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "🔮 PSYCHIC EVENING – A NIGHT OF MYSTERY & MAGIC! ✨🔮", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Earl Beatty", "address": "", "price": "£25 per person", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "25.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/spirituality"], "description": "🔮 PSYCHIC EVENING – A NIGHT OF MYSTERY & MAGIC! ✨🔮 is an evening of psychic readings, spiritual insight and a little bit of magic, held at The Earl Beatty. A portion of the proceeds goes to Macmillan Cancer Support, helping people affected by cancer, and visitors can enjoy a unique experience with the venue's psychic readers.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/psychic-evening-a-night-of-mystery-magic-70551/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "The Coven - Halloween Weekend", "start": "2026-10-31T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T00:30:00Z", "place": "The Three Compasses", "address": "Dalston Lane 99, E8 1NH London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["occasion/halloween"], "description": "The Coven is a Halloween weekend at the Dalston pub The Three Compasses, running from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November, with entry free all weekend. The pub is turning into The Coven with DIY tarot readings from decks borrowed at the bar, a cocktail fortunes menu that reveals your fate through your drink, and a Hex Wall where drinkers pin up curses on exes, landlords or the Overground. The pub will be lit in red and candlelight and draped in cobwebs, with occult burgers from Lagom, the pub's resident kitchen known for its smash burgers, and DJs playing Friday and Saturday from 9.30pm to 12.30am. Costumes are welcome but never required, with treats and shots for the best costumes and hexes, and the event is 18+.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-coven-halloween-weekend-48212/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/839a65ef64a114d575cd28a71f490fc2123835afe7008e4605aac6ad1bf92be6-2000.webp"}]}