The wheel turns and the veil becomes thin.
Don your mask as the shadows seep in.
Listen… as the ghostly voices begin.

Step into the dark half of the year with an evening of storytelling, music and folklore at Chelsea Physic Garden.

Part of Folklore ReRooted, the Garden’s year-long folklore theme for 2026, join professional storyteller Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and the music of CuriousHour at the threshold of Samhain.

As autumn gives way to winter, settle in for stories and songs of disguise, transformation and magic. Let words and music carry you into a world where identities shift, shadows gather and the familiar becomes strange.

What to Expect

An atmospheric evening of live storytelling and music, weaving together tales and songs inspired by the turning year.

Emily Hanna-Grazebrook will guide you through stories of transformation and enchantment, accompanied by the music of CuriousHour.

What You’ll Discover

• Stories and songs of disguise, transformation and magic
• Folklore surrounding Samhain and the dark half of the year
• The ways storytelling and music bring seasonal traditions to life

What’s Included

• Live storytelling from Emily Hanna-Grazebrook
• Music from CuriousHour

Who Is It For?

This is an adult event for anyone drawn to folklore, live music and the pleasure of listening to a good story as the nights grow longer.

Booking Information

£18.50 per person (includes a hot beverage)

About Chelsea Physic Garden

Established in 1673, Chelsea Physic Garden is London’s oldest botanic garden. For over 350 years, it has been a place for discovering the remarkable ways plants can be used for medicine, food and wellbeing. Today, the Garden brings people and plants together through horticulture, learning and creative experiences for all ages.