Event Overview

Embrace Salem’s darker side this holiday season at Grave Tidings, a hauntingly festive shopping experience hosted by Witch City Wicks at the historic Old Town Hall in downtown Salem, Massachusetts. This carefully curated haunted holiday market brings together over 50 of the best spooky, dark, witchy, and macabre artists and creators for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts on December 6th & 7th, 2025.

Whether you’re searching for gothic jewelry, occult home décor, witchy bath products, dark art prints, or unusual holiday treasures, Grave Tidings offers a unique alternative to traditional holiday shopping in downtown Salem. This is Salem’s premier dark holiday market—where Christmas meets the macabre in the most enchanting way.

Event Details

📅 Dates: Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 7, 2025

📍 Location:
Old Town Hall
32 Derby Square
Salem, MA 01970
(Historic downtown Salem, steps from Derby Square)

⏰ Hours:

• VIP Shopping Hour: Noon–1:00 PM (Early access, exclusive tote bag with swag)
• General Admission: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (Both days)

💰 Admission:

• VIP E-Tickets: $20 (Includes early entry, exclusive tote bag, re-entry all day)
• General Admission: $5 cash only at the door (No advance tickets)

What to Expect at Grave Tidings

Curated Dark Holiday Shopping

Grave Tidings features a handpicked selection of over 50 talented artists and small businesses specializing in gothic, witchy, and macabre creations. Browse unique holiday gifts including:

• Gothic Jewelry & Accessories – Dark elegance for the holidays
• Occult & Witchy Home Décor – Mystical ornaments and seasonal décor
• Horror-Inspired Art & Prints – Original artwork and limited editions
• Candles & Witchcraft Supplies – Hand-poured soy candles and ritual items
• Spooky Bath & Body Products – Artisan soaps, perfumes, and potions
• Macabre Clothing & Apparel – Alternative fashion and accessories
• Strange & Unusual Gifts – One-of-a-kind treasures you won’t find anywhere else

This isn’t your typical holiday market—Grave Tidings celebrates the beautifully dark aesthetic that Salem is famous for, offering shoppers a chance to find truly unique gifts for the gothic souls on their holiday list.

Historic Old Town Hall Venue

Shop in the atmospheric setting of Salem’s Old Town Hall, a stunning Federal-style building erected in 1816. The historic venue adds an extra layer of authenticity to this haunted holiday experience, with original architectural details including Palladian windows, decorative columns, and hardwood floors creating the perfect backdrop for dark holiday shopping in downtown Salem.

Meet the Artists & Vendors

✨ 2025 Grave Tidings Participants ✨

Discover over 50 talented dark artists, makers, and small businesses bringing their unique creations to Grave Tidings this December. Follow your favorites on Instagram and support independent artists this holiday season!

Acid Queen Jewelry – @acidqueenjewelry
a Forest, then – @aforestthen
Amanda Tulacz Illustration – @amanda.tulacz
B McCormick Art – @bmccormick86
Bats In The Belfry Crafts – @batsinthebelfrycrafts
Black Cloud Company – @blackcloudcompany
Black Veil Tattoo – @blackveiltattoo
Botanicult – @botanicultist
Brit + Mars – @brittandmars
Dana Glover Art – @danagloverart
Dark North Craft & Curio – @darknorthcraftandcurio
Death Follows – @death_follows
Death of Seasons – @deathofseasons
Druid’s Woad Mercantile – @druidswoad
Enchanted Offerings – @enchantedofferings
Erin Einhorn – @erineinhorn
Flesh and Bone Art Apothecary – @fleshandbone_
Fox Hallow Art & Oddities – @foxhallowart
Frost Moth Apothecary – @frostmothapothecary
Gate & Garden Herbal Apothecary – @gateandgardenherbals
Gentlemen Bats – @gentlemenbats
Georgia Made This – @georgiamadethis
Gravestone Girls – @gravestonegirls
Halloween Happy – @halloweenhappy
Heirloom Relics Jewelry – @heirloomrelics
Hemlock – @hemlock____
Hypnovamp – @hypnovamp
Jack Attackk Clothing – @jackattackclothing
Julian The 2nd – @julianthe2nd
Laserbrain patch – @lapelsandspells
Last Rites Vintage – @shoplastrites
Light Witch – @lightwitch
Lory Sun Artistry – @lorysunartistry
Love Letter Confections – @loveletterconfections
Midnight Teas(e) – @midnighttease
Moonlight & Mindfulness – @moonlightandmindfulness
Mother Night – @mother_night
Primal Adornments – @primaladornments
Reflower Ritual – @reflowerritual
Rencoco – @encoco.art
Riff Raff Glass – @riffraffglass
Sombre Shade – @sombreshade.salem
Still Dead Illustrations – @stilldeadart
Tia Kinsman – @tiakinsmanart
Tiny Pink Designs – @tinypinkdesigns
Trued Apparel – @trued.apparel
Webs By Cinderella – @websbycinderella
Wee Besoms – @weebesoms

Follow these talented artists on Instagram and discover their unique dark creations at Grave Tidings December 6-7!

VIP Shopping Experience

Upgrade Your Visit with VIP Access

What’s Included:

• Early Entry: Shop from noon to 1:00 PM before general admission crowds
• Exclusive Grave Tidings Tote Bag filled with special swag and goodies
• All-Day Re-Entry: Stay as long as you like and return throughout the day
• Skip the Lines: Your name on the VIP list for easy check-in

How to Get VIP Tickets:
VIP e-tickets are $20 and available now online at midnightmoonmarket.com. VIP tickets are limited and typically sell out, so secure yours early for the best dark holiday shopping experience in Salem.

Perfect for serious collectors, gift hunters who want first pick of unique items, or anyone who prefers a more intimate shopping experience without the crowds.

Supporting Salem Pantry

Holiday Shopping That Gives Back

A portion of proceeds from Grave Tidings benefits The Salem Pantry, a vital community organization addressing food insecurity on the North Shore. During the holidays—when support is needed most—your attendance at Grave Tidings helps provide nutritious food to Salem neighbors facing challenges.

Witch City Wicks is proud to support The Salem Pantry through this event, continuing a tradition of community giving that reflects Salem’s collaborative spirit.

Can’t Attend the Market?
You can still make a difference! Visit thesalempantry.org to make a direct donation or learn about food drive opportunities. Every contribution helps families in our community during the holiday season.

About the Host: Witch City Wicks

Salem’s Premier Gothic Candle Company

Grave Tidings is hosted by Witch City Wicks, Salem’s beloved, handcrafted candle company specializing in Gothic and witchy fragrances. Founded by Liz Frazier in 2011, Witch City Wicks has become a downtown Salem destination for moody, immersive scents inspired by the City’s Rich History.

Visit their retail location year-round:
302A Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
(Near the Witch House, next door to Moonbaby Hair Salon)

What Makes Witch City Wicks Special:

• 100% natural soy wax candles hand-poured in Salem
• Petroleum-free, cruelty-free, phthalate-free, and 100% vegan
• Curated selection of books, bath products, jewelry, and dark home décor
• Exclusive monthly candle subscription program
• Event production expertise through their Midnight Moon Market brand

As a Holiday Happenings Premium Partner, Witch City Wicks brings their expertise in curating dark arts and crafts markets to this exceptional holiday shopping experience.

Connect with Witch City Wicks:

• Instagram: @witchcitywicks
• Website: witchcitywicks.com
• Phone: 617-838-7189