CAPITAL CRIME‍ ‍

A CRIME AND THRILLER FESTIVAL WITH A DIFFERENCE
28, 29 & 30 May 2027

EARLY BIRD TICKETS

  • 2027 Lineup So Far

    We are so excited to announce some of our headline acts for Capital Crime 2027, including Sir Ian Rankin, Richard Armitage and Ann Cleeves.

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  • Our New Home - The Brewery

    Our new home offers expanded spaces, more authors, more books and an exceptional festival experience - Capital Crime’s biggest chapter yet, ever.

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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know about Capital Crime, from tickets and accessibility to travel and accommodation, clearly answered before you join us at the festival.

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  • "What a weekend!!! Honestly CC you nail it every time and it just gets better and better!!!! Thank you for the most amazing time!!"

    TM Payne

  • "Thank YOU. Once again you smashed it. Brilliant panels, fabulous authors and lots of books!"

    @thebookdealer, Instagram

  • "Thank you @DavidHHeadley, @LizzeiCurle and all of the fantastic team. Had a fabulous time at #CapitalCrime24! Looking forward to next year already! 😁😁😁👍"

    Amer Anwar

  • "What a great weekend at Capital Crime. So many lovely people, so many lovely books. Thank you @DavidHHeadley @CapitalCrime1

    Cailey Barker

  • "Loved the event, the audience, the ambience - such a top-notch festival - kudos to you and all the staff!"

    Ian Rankin