Capital Crime 2026

Thu 18 Jun 2026 9:00 AM - Sat 20 Jun 2026 10:00 PM
Leonardo Royal Hotel St Paul's, London
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This ticket gives you full access to every event, launch party, quiz and closing night party at Capital Crime as well as a goody bag! Site pass is included in the ticket price. £195.00 £0.00

This pass will give you access to all public areas of the festival on all three days, including our on site Goldsboro bookshop. You don't need this if you have bought a weekend or panel ticket. £30.00 £0.00

This Friday ticket allows you access to all panels throughout the day, including the site pass £100.00 £0.00

This Saturday ticket allows you access to all panels throughout the day, including the site pass £100.00 £0.00

This ticket allows you access to the Thursday events, the Fingerprint Awards, DHH agent pitching and includes daily site pass. £75.00 £0.00

The realities of the publishing industry in 2026: An agent, an editor, a publisher and a marketeer walk into a crime festival and reveal all of their secrets (we hope)! £16.00 £0.00

There are more ways than one to approach a criminal act. An expert in in extortive crime, a former social worker & Probation officer, a noted criminologist and a psychology consultant £16.00 £0.00

So You Want to be A Private Investigator? Explore the realities of modern private investigation, bridging the gap between crime fiction, true crime, and real-world private investigators. £16.00 £0.00

Time, Memory and Murder: Elly & Claire explore how their novels use time as a mechanism, and how these past events force protagonists into dangerous investigations with Joe Haddow £16.00 £0.00

Secrets and Shadows: The Many Faces of Espionage these authors discuss our real-world and literary fascination with spy stories, and how political climates shape fiction. £16.00 £0.00

Crimes of Passion: Leodora Darlington, L M Chilton and Yemi Dipeolu discuss the growing popularity of messy relationships taking a deadly turn in crime fiction with Tanya Sweeney £16.00 £0.00

Fame, Fortune and Foul Play: Exploring the dark side of the elite with Abir Mukherjee, Sarah Vaughan, Foluso Agbaje in conversation with Elly Vine £16.00 £0.00

How worried should we be about AI? Ajay Chowdhury, Robert Peston and Jo Callaghan discuss the highs and lows of one of the world’s most controversial technological developments with Vaseem Khan £16.00 £0.00

Trials and Tribulations: Imran Mahmood and Harriet Tyce discuss the art of courtroom drama on and off the page with Anna Mazzola £16.00 £0.00

Madames of the Macabre: From cannibalism to folklore to ghosts. Is the supernatural super-political? These authors discuss the readers voracious appetite for crime fiction with a dark gothic heart £16.00 £0.00

The National Year of Reading: The power of a ‘Quick Read’ and crime fiction as the gateway genre for future book lovers with AA Dhand, Leye Adenle, Fiona Cummins interviewed by Debbie Hicks MBE £16.00 £0.00

Compulsive Crime: Throwing fuel on the thriller genre. T. M. Logan, Neil Lancaster and Anna Maloney dive into the highly addictive worlds of their thrillers with Sam Ripley £16.00 £0.00

The Secrets that break, bind & build us: Disclaimer, these books will also break, bind & build you! Clare & Hattie in conversation with Jennie about writing stories that stay with you after you finish £18.00 £0.00

Based on a True Story? When facts inform fiction, and when lies are chosen to be believed with Jo Spain, Olivier Norek and Madeleine Pelling moderated by Edel Coffey £18.00 £0.00

Capital Crime’s Dead Good Debuts: Debut crime authors Imani Thompson, Ilona Bannister and Ben Miller discuss their very different journeys to publication with Capital Crime Festival Director Lizzie Cu £18.00 £0.00

From glamorous hotels and manor houses, to crime fiction festivals; these authors discuss why amateur detectives work best in locations that have a character all of their own £18.00 £0.00

Goldsboro Books’s Class of 2026: Araminta Hall, Ellie Levenson and Laura Shepherd-Robinson in conversation with David Headley £18.00 £0.00

What’s so funny about crime fiction? Veronika Dapunt, David Fennell, J.D. Brinkworth in conversation with Fergus Craig about the growing appeal of crime fiction delivered with a punch line. £18.00 £0.00

Scripted for Suspense: Crafting killer stories fit for the screen with Chris Lang & M J Arlidge & Remi Kone with moderator Tim Sullivan £18.00 £0.00

The Temptation of Power: Will Carver, Kirsty Lockwood and Lex Noteboom in conversation with Saima Mir about telling lies, being in control and the price of visibility £18.00 £0.00

These bestselling authors talk about the appeal of psychological suspense fiction in the domestic sphere, locations influencing the character within & their secrets to dominate the bestseller lists £20.00 £0.00

Discussions about writing horrible things happening to ordinary people, the process of seeing their characters come to life and parenthood is one of the most terrifying tropes of all. £20.00 £0.00

The Crime Writers Association: Supporting authors at different stages in their career with Erin Young, Luca Veste and Kate Massey interviewed by Heather Fitt £16.00 £0.00

Years in the Making - Chris, Doug and Sarah in conversation with Chris Merritt on their latest books, longevity in the industry and what it takes to build a career as an authors £16.00 £0.00

Explore crime fiction set in tight-knit communities where buried secrets, gothic atmosphere and powerful female perspectives drive the story - where the line between the rational and the supernatural £16.00 £0.00

Secrets, lies and past mistakes collide in isolated, high-stakes worlds where trust is fragile and danger lurks just beneath the surface. £16.00 £0.00

Former police officer turned bestselling author Clare Mackintosh talks with David Headley about crime fiction tackling societal issues, making those big twists stick and how her past influences her £16.00 £0.00

Psychological thrillers exploring the wrongly accused, crime shaping identity and the consequences of our actions £16.00 £0.00

From Scene to Sentence: The Procedural Crime Novel with Rob Parker, Nadine Matheson and T M Payne in conversation with Lisa Howells about the versatility of the procedural crime novel £16.00 £0.00

Julie Mae Cohen, D.B. Stephens, Emma Styles discuss getting even in crime fiction with Maz Evans and a growing appetite among readers and writers for payback on the page £16.00 £0.00

On the 50th anniversary of her death discussions about the enduring appeal and influence of Agatha Christie’s work, and who would Agatha Christie be reading and watching if she were still alive today? £18.00 £0.00

These authors discussions on the true cost of finding a place to lay your head, and how - in the world of crime fiction - safety is just an illusion. £18.00 £0.00

From parishes to coastlines, Jane Casey, Liz Nugent and Ardal O’Hanlon join Brian McGilloway to explore why Ireland’s close-knit communities inspire great crime fiction £18.00 £0.00

Building A Legacy: David Headley interviews Jeffrey Archer in celebration of his 50 year career as an author and his timeless influence on the next generation of writers, readers and booksellers. £18.00 £0.00

Closed circles and amateur sleuths—Janice Hallett and Jeremy Vine join Mark Edwards to explore hidden dangers in idyllic settings and the thrill of high-stakes, race-against-time stories. £18.00 £0.00

The Rebels Behind The Hero: Lee Child & Andrew Child in conversation with Stig Abell about building and breaking the rules of crime fiction as they celebrate 31 books with Jack Reacher £20.00 £0.00

Doors open at 19:00. Awards start at 19:30 and the event will end around 20:45 £15.00 £0.00

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Join us at the Capital Crime Festival — London’s premier celebration of crime fiction, thriller writing, and mystery storytelling.

Meet award-winning authors, uncover exclusive insights into the craft, attend gripping panel discussions, and connect with fellow fans of the genre.

Secure your ticket to enjoy a weekend packed with unforgettable conversations, book signings, and immersive events. Whether you're a dedicated reader or just love a good mystery, this is the festival you won’t want to miss.

Day tickets and individual panel tickets will be released upon the schedule being released in March 2026.

WEEKEND PASS
This ticket gives you full access to every event, launch party, quiz and closing night party at Capital Crime as well as a goody bag!

  • Access to our Fingerprint Awards Ceremony on the 18th June
  • All panels throughout the Friday and Saturday
  • Access to our Crime Quiz Party
  • All author signings, proof parties and author launch events
  • A festival goody bag 
  • 20% off in our onsite Goldsboro Books bookshop
  • Surprises throughout the weekend…

SITE PASS
This pass will give you access to all public areas of the festival on all three days, including our on site Goldsboro bookshop. The perfect ticket type for anyone who's networking but not attending any panels.

Please Note: the Site Pass does not include entry to any panels, talks or special events. Tickets for these must be purchased separately. You do not need to purchase a site pass if you have a full weekend or day ticket.

Thursday 18 June - Capital Crime Fingerprint Awards

Thursday and Weekend ticket holders only will have access to the Annual Capital Crime Fingerprint Awards which this year are hosted by Ryan Tubridy and taking place on Thursday 18 June at 19:30 on the London Stage.

Friday 19 June - Annual Crime Quiz

For Friday and Weekend ticket holders - the annual Crime Quiz will be taking part in the Festival Bar Area on Floor 2 on Friday 19 June at 21:45.

Saturday 20 June - Special event in the Capital Crime Bar Area

Saturday and Weekend ticket holders are invited to join the UK’s best loved wine expert turned author Olly Smith in conversation with his brother and Emmy-Award winning Slow Horses screenwriter Will Smith in celebration of the release of Olly Smith’s debut crime novel, Death by Noir.  Event taking place at 15:00 on Saturday 20 June in the Capital Crime Bar Area.