everything you need to know about the tarot fayre, a festival of tarot and oracle wisdom
A festival of tarot and oracle wisdom is coming to Brighton on 18th July 2026 – and it’s not to be missed.
Whether you’re a seasoned tarot reader, a collector hunting for your next favourite deck, a curious beginner, or simply someone drawn to the magic and artistry of the cards, The Tarot Fayre has been created with you in mind. Here’s everything you need to know about Brighton’s dedicated tarot and oracle festival!
What is The Tarot Fayre?
The Tarot Fayre is a brand new one-day festival dedicated entirely to tarot and oracle divination, taking place on Saturday 18th July 2026 at the stunning St Augustine’s Arts & Events Centre in Brighton, a beautifully converted gothic church with original restored features that provides the perfect atmospheric backdrop for a day of magic and wisdom.
The event brings together stallholders, deck creators, experienced readers and leading tarot educators under one roof for a day that is designed to inspire, educate and delight. It is open to everyone, from complete beginners to lifelong practitioners, and general entry is just £3 to pay on the door, or you can get an all day access ticket to all talks in the altar room for £45 (early bird) / £55 (non early bird) / £49 concessions for those on a low income.
What’s on at The Tarot Fayre?
A Vibrant Marketplace
The heart of the event is a marketplace with stalls selling new and vintage tarot decks, oracle cards, books, artwork mystical curiosities. Expect everything from rare second-hand finds and pre-loved decks to brand new releases, handcrafted spiritual tools, jewellery, candles, spellcraft supplies, art prints, herbal products and much more, all sourced from a carefully curated range of passionate independent sellers.
Meet the Deck Creators
One of the most exciting aspects of The Tarot Fayre is the dedicated deck creators’ table, a rare chance to meet the actual artists behind original tarot and oracle decks, see their artwork up close, browse and buy directly, and even get a deck signed on the day. Some artists may also be giving mini-talks or one-card pulls from their decks!
If you’ve ever wanted to get closer to the creative process behind the cards you love, or discover an artist whose work stops you in your tracks, this is the place to do it, or to grab a signed deck!
The confirmed deck creators joining us are:
Sara Kathleen (@sarakathleenuk) is a Cotswolds-based illustrator with simplicity and accessibility at the heart of everything she makes. She began creating tarot and oracle decks in 2022 and has since sold over 5,000 copies across seven unique decks — all manufactured ethically in the UK in small print runs that sell out fast. Her eighth is already in the works.
Joseph Stretch (@stretchtarot) is a tarot deck creator, writer and workshop facilitator who has been working with tarot for over ten years. It all started as a teenager making his own deck using collage — and he never really stopped. He founded Stretch Tarot in 2016 and in 2024 created the DIY Deck, a blank canvas and guidebook for discovering the power of tarot and art together.
Anastasia Kashian describes herself as an Artist, Time Traveller, and Accredited Tour Guide to Select Worlds, Possible, Impossible, and Improbable – and her work lives up to it. A prolific creator, her publications include The Magic Lantern Sibilla, Baba Yaga’s Little Book of Hut Maintenance and The Marginal Lenormand, with more on the way.
Ari Wisner (@ari_wisner | ariwisner.com) is a published tarot reader, author and deck artist with decks released through Hay House and US Games. Ari will also have their own stall at the fayre, offering readings and selling decks and art prints on the day.
Mariana Andrade (@queerdivine) is a queer witch artist and illustrator born in Brazil and based in London, and founder of Queer Divine. Since their debut Queer Lenormand Deck in 2021, Mariana has brought four decks to life through Kickstarter, crafting intuitive tools that explore identity, spirituality and empowerment.
Caroline Harris (@carolineyolande) is an ecopoet, artist and founder of micro-publisher Small Birds Press, whose poetry objects have been collected by the National Poetry Library and the Bodleian Library. At the fayre she’ll be bringing her handmade deck The Taro as Deer: Major Arcana and launching a Kickstarter for the full 78-card deck.
Live Tarot and Oracle Readings
Throughout the day, a number of experienced tarot and oracle readers will be offering live readings onsite – walk up on the day or book in advance directly via the details on their listings. We have everything from tarot and oracle readings to astrology, akashic records practitioners and even tea leaf readings available on the day from a range of amazing readers.
A beautiful garden will also be open (weather permitting) for outdoor readings – the perfect setting to receive some guidance under the summer sky.
Talks and Workshops in the Altar Room
For those who want to go deeper, The Tarot Fayre has put together an exceptional lineup of six talks and workshops taking place in the beautiful Altar Room throughout the day. These are ticketed separately via a full day ticket limited to 100 places). The speakers include inspiring practitioners and authors from a range of tarot themed disciplines:
Melissa Mercury — The History of Tarot Resident reader at Treadwell’s in London and a practitioner with over 20 years’ experience and 15,000 readings behind her, Melissa leads an engaging lecture on the origins and evolution of tarot, busting common myths and bringing historic decks for participants to view in person.
Dr Lucy Neville — Tarot as Archetypes: Why These Symbols Still Speak to Us Academic, tarot reader and writer behind the beloved Tarot Cake blog, Dr Lucy Neville explores the Major Arcana as a symbolic language rooted in shared human archetypes — and why these ancient images continue to resonate across cultures and centuries.
Maddy Elruna — How to Read Tarot with Accuracy Professional tarot reader, Norse shaman and published author Maddy Elruna shares practical, actionable tips drawn from real-life examples — including honest reflection on both successful predictions and the times things didn’t go to plan. Invaluable for readers at any level.
Enni Tapionkaski — Person-Centred Approach to Tarot Tarot reader, educator, artist and deck creator Enni Tapionkaski presents a talk on reading tarot with a person-centred, ethical approach — suitable for complete beginners through to advanced practitioners, and covering essential tarot ethics alongside practical guidance.
Ali Norell — Workshop: The Art of Intuitive Tarot Psychic medium, certified healer, published author and women’s circle facilitator Ali Norell invites participants to set aside prescribed card meanings and connect with their own inner voice. This workshop-style session opens up intuitive and psychic abilities alongside tarot, and is accessible for all.
Paul Hughes-Barlow — Confessions of a Brighton Tarot Reader Tarot reader, researcher, Thoth Tarot expert and published author Paul Hughes-Barlow — famous for his long-running spot reading beneath the arches on Brighton seafront — shares candid stories from decades at the reading table, offering a fascinating and deeply human glimpse into life as a professional tarot reader.
Early bird altar room tickets are going fast — grab yours now at thetarotfayre.co.uk/tickets.
Raffle and cafe
Throughout the day there will be music, a raffle and other magical touches to enjoy. Keep an eye out for the reading envelopes each containing your own tarot card mini reading with art created by our artists for talks ticket holders. The venue’s café will be serving delicious coffee, tea, food and refreshments all day, so you can take your time and enjoy a bite in between.
Where is The Tarot Fayre?
The Tarot Fayre takes place at St Augustine’s Arts & Events Centre, Brighton – a converted Victorian church with stunning original restored features including high vaulted ceilings, stained glass and the beautiful Altar Room where the talks and workshops will be held. It is one of Brighton’s most atmospheric and characterful event spaces, and it provides a genuinely magical setting for a day dedicated to tarot and oracle wisdom.
Full address and travel details are available at thetarotfayre.co.uk/when-where.
Who is The Tarot Fayre for?
Quite simply: everyone who loves tarot and oracle cards and reading, or even those who are just new and curious! Whether you know lots or nothing at all, the event has been designed to welcome the full spectrum of the community.
Everyone is welcome, from those who have been reading for decades to others who have only just discovered the cards and are curious to explore further. We hope it will also be an inspiring day out for anyone interested in spiritual wellbeing, folk magic, handmade crafts, art, books and the wider world of the esoteric.
Brighton is a city with a deep and vibrant connection to alternative culture, spiritual practice and independent creativity, making it the ideal home for an event like this. The Tarot Fayre feels like a natural part of the city’s DNA – and we think it’s going to become a fixture on the calendar for years to come.
How to Get Tickets
General entry: £3 on the door — no advance booking required, just turn up and enjoy.
Full day talks ticket: £45 early bird / £55 regular — includes access to all six talks and workshops in the Altar Room throughout the day. Strictly limited to 100 places, and early bird tickets are selling fast.
Book now at thetarotfayre.co.uk/tickets.
Stay in Touch
Follow The Tarot Fayre on Instagram @thetarotfayre for stallholder announcements, speaker spotlights and event updates, and sign up to the mailing list at thetarotfayre.co.uk to be the first to hear all the news.
We hope to see you on 18th July in Brighton!
The Tarot Fayre – A Festival of Tarot & Oracle Wisdom. Saturday 18th July 2026, St Augustine’s Arts & Events Centre, Brighton. thetarotfayre.co.uk