Fairy, Fantasy and Pagan Festivals and Art Exhibitions in the UK

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August 2026

The Unseelie Gathering (OVER 18s ONLY): 1 August 2026

Add descriptive text for this column.Once known as Fantasy Con Scotland, the story now enters its next chapter - The Unseelie Gathering, an immersive dark fantasy event for over 18’s. Once a year, creatures from every world – fae, demons, vampires, witches, wolves, and mortals alike – are drawn together in a place where no one can remain neutral.

Paisley, Scotland

Essex Witches & Pagans Lammas Festival: 1 August 2026

Celebrate the turning of the Wheel and the first harvest with a day steeped in magic, community, and the spirit of the old ways.

Galleywood, Chelmsford

International Discworld Convention: 7 - 10 August 2026

The International Discworld Convention is a gathering of Terry Pratchett fans to celebrate his superb catalogue of work, in particular, the Discworld. Prepare for melodrama, superstition, witches, ballet dancers, opera singers, and at least one ghost. That’s right, get your fanciest cosplay ready for the 'Maskerade'.

Hinckley Island, Leicestershire

The Legendary Llangollen Faery Festival: 8 - 9 August 2026

A full weekend of faery fun for all the family! Come along to the glorious Dee valley where the faeries live in the castle on the hill!

Llangollen, Denbighshire

New Forest Fairy Festival: 8 - 9 August 2026

A Fantastic weekend full of fairy things!, live music, workshops, demos, tarot readers walk around theatre and much much more!

Burley, Hampshire

3 Wishes Fairy Festival: 21 - 23 August 2026

3 magical days & nights with 100+ free workshops, talks and walks! Live music on two stages! Plant-based food only on site, Lots of stalls, healing area, fairy village, Fairy & Pirate bars! + more!

Godney, Near Glastonbury

For the Love of Fantasy: 22 - 23 August 2026

If you're a fan of Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries, True Blood, Twilight, The Originals, Teen Wolf, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel, Once Upon A Time, The Lost Boys and Dracula, then this is THE SHOW for you!

ExCeL London

September 2026

Fantasy Forest - Libertalia: 4 - 6 September 2026

Experience an unforgettable weekend and join the next chapter of Fantasy Forest!

Expanding beyond Sudeley Castle, Libertalia will be the second annual Fantasy Forest event. The fantasy event you love, uniting all genres under one banner. But more.

Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Renaissance Faire: 13 September 2026

At the Crossing of Worlds you'll be able to participate in our immersive narrative experience. A fantasy story created by us where you can help shape the narrative. Interacting with immersive characters from across the worlds, or even directly participating in scenes between our characters.

Quex Park, Kent

Magicraft Market and Witchcraft Exhibition: 13 September 2026

As the golden hues of early September settle over the historic slopes of The Mount Without, join us for yet another Magicraft market - this time showcasing 35 makers from around the country.At the heart of the event we will also be curating a witchcraft exhibition, showcasing the next installment of our book 'Rentum Tormentum'.

Bristol

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Wytches Market: 19 September 2026

Bringing together like-minded artists, craftspeople & purveyors of magical goods! Visit the Wytches Markets at Glastonbury Town Hall to discover unique & magical treasures.

Glastonbury, Somerset

October 2026

FantasyCon: 9 - 11 October 2026

Fantasycon is the annual convention of the British Fantasy Society. Join us for three days of panels, readings, interviews, workshops and talks, as well as the British Fantasy Awards ceremony. Attendees include authors, editors, agents, readers, reviewers, artists, podcasters and gamers. If you love Fantasy, Sci-Fi or Horror, then this is the place for you.

Glasgow, Scotland

Glastonbury Faerie Weekend & Ball: 17 - 18 October 2026

The October Glastonbury Faerie Weekend Faerie Fayre is free entry during the daytimes (tickets required for the evening Ball - over 18+ only) at Glastonbury Town Hall.

The theme, special guests and magical music will be announced in due course.

Glastonbury, Somerset

Whitby Goth Weekend: 30 October - 1 November 2026

The Whitby Goth Weekend® (WGW®) is an alternative festival incorporating the Bizarre Bazaar Alternative Market featuring over 100 indoor stalls. The event has become one of the world’s premier Goth events.

Whitby, North Yorkshire

The All Souls Fayre - Oddities and Curios Market 31 October - 1st November 2026

Join us for a double weekend of curios and oddities. We will have 50 amazing traders over two magical days as well as some big surprises.As it’s Halloween weekend there will also be some other fantastic events in and around Bristol which we will post about as we get closer, so why not make a spooky weekend of it?

Bristol

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November 2026

Suffolk Witches & Pagans Samhain Market: 1 November 2026

As the Wheel of the Year turns, step into the magic of Samhain with us!

Woodbridge, Suffolk

Essex Witchcraft & Pagan Yule Market: 29th November 2026

Join us and dive into a day filled with enchanting Yule magic and joy as we celebrate the turning of the Wheel of the Year.

Marks Tey, Colchester

December 2026

Wytches Market: 5 December 2026

Bringing together like-minded artists, craftspeople & purveyors of magical goods! Visit the Wytches Markets at Glastonbury Town Hall to discover unique & magical treasures.

Glastonbury, Somerset