Something Wicked Is Coming to Portsmouth…

Strange Little Obsessions is hitting the road for the very first time.

Join us this Halloween for a carefully curated celebration of horror, gothic culture, alternative creativity and independent businesses. Whether you’re hunting for unique artwork, spooky home décor, alternative fashion, handcrafted treasures or your next favourite creator, you’ll find plenty to discover.

This isn’t your typical market.

We’ve created a welcoming space where independent creators can shine, visitors can explore at their own pace, and everyone can celebrate the strange, unusual and wonderfully obsessed.


Event Details

📍 Village Hotel Portsmouth

📅 Saturday 31st October 2026

⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm

🎃 34 Curated Trader Spaces

🖋️ Exclusive Tattoo Room

🎨 Workshops


Visitor Information

Join us this Halloween for a celebration of horror, gothic culture, alternative creativity and independent businesses.

Explore a carefully curated collection of artists, makers, authors and creators offering unique artwork, jewellery, home décor, collectibles, alternative fashion, spooky gifts and wonderfully unusual treasures.

Whether you’re searching for the perfect Halloween treat, supporting small businesses or simply looking for something different to do this October, you’ll find a welcoming community of creators ready to share their work.

🖤 Free entry


What’s Included?

🎃 Access to 34 curated traders

🖤 Alternative, gothic and horror-inspired shopping

📚 Independent authors, artists and creators

🖋️ Exclusive tattoo studio

🎨 Workshops and interactive experiences

☕ Access to hotel facilities and refreshments

🖤 A welcoming community atmosphere


Book your tickets today and join us for a Halloween celebration that’s a little darker, stranger and far more interesting than the ordinary. 🦇🖤


Trader Applications

Applications are now open for independent businesses, artists, makers, authors and creators whose work fits our horror, gothic, alternative and spooky aesthetic.

Table Prices

🎃 Single Table – £70

🎃 Double Table – £130

🎃 Triple Table – £190

Exclusive Tattoo Room

🖋️ Private Room – £150

Suitable for licensed tattoo artists only.

Please note that applications are curated and submitting an application does not guarantee a space.

Limited Spaces Available

Only 34 trader spaces are available for this event.

Once spaces are filled, applications will close.