Join us at Capital Crime 2025

More bestsellers than your bookshelves! Join us on Friday 13 June and Saturday 14 June 2025 for London’s biggest celebration of crime and thriller. Meet over 80 renowned authors and field experts for a spectacular two day festival with 30+ events.  

Located at the stunning Leonardo Hotel, right next to St Paul’s Cathedral, your favourite crime and thriller writers will reveal all, giving you unprecedented access to delve into the secrets behind your favourite crime fiction stories.

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Why join us?

Experience exclusive crime and thriller talks & engaging panel events

With gameshows, headline events where industry giants reveal all & entertaining panel discussions that cover the versatility of your favourite genre!

Meet your favourite crime & thriller writers

Over 80 authors & industry leaders under one roof, 2 days of more than 30 events where you can see your favourite authors on stage before meeting them afterwards at their book signing!

Join a community of crime & thriller authors, readers & fans

Mingle with your favourite authors & fellow crime & thriller enthusiasts. Coming alone? Chat to one of our friendly volunteers who will introduce you to anyone you'd like to meet!

Plus, get access to exclusive discounts in the Goldsboro Books on site festival bookshop, goody bags, proof giveaways, launch parties & much more!

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

    Ian Rankin

  • "Last year I said Capital Crime was the best festival I'd ever been to, apologies I was wrong, this year's has been the best festival I've ever been to @CapitalCrime1 #CapitalCrime2024

    Andy Wormald

  • "What a fantastic weekend. Everyone who make this happen..you are all legends. Thank you 🙏🥰👍📚"

    TM Payne

  • "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

  • "My day at @CapitalCrime1 was a good one. Made the most of it by catching as many brilliant panels as we could, and they were all superb. Looking forward to next year where we really do need to make it a full weekender. #books #booktwitter #capitalcrime2024 #booklove"

    Jen Lucas

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Almost sold out! 🚨 Don’t miss The Appeal of Unlikeable Characters - a killer panel with Richard Armitage, Lisa Jewell, Steph McGovern & Jon Coates. Only a few individual event tickets left – or grab a day/weekend pass whilst you sti
Exploring the Human Mind One Thriller at a Time 🔎 Join bestselling authors Dorothy Koomson, Ruth Ware & Anna Sharpe as they discuss the enduring appeal of psychological thrillers and unstable characters, only at Capital Crime Festival this June
This June at Capital Crime Festival: The One Percent 🤔 Our fascination with bad people doing horrible things with Belinda Bauer, Charlotte Philby, Charlotte Vassell moderated by Chris McDonald Secure your individual event tickets, or day and weeken
🚨 Only at Capital Crime: Terror on and off the page: 😨 social injustices in horror and high concept thrillers: featuring bestselling authors Chris Carter, Erin E. Adams, Jessie Elland & Andrea Carter. Individual event tickets, day and we
25 Years in the Making: Don’t miss this unforgettable event as crime fiction legends Mark Billingham and Karin Slaughter sit down with the brilliant Louise Minchin for a conversation like no other. 🤩 A handful of individual event tickets are
Crime to cool you down this summer 🥵 see Will Dean, Heidi Amsinck, R. O. Thorp, and participating moderator Ed James as they discuss all things crime fiction in colder climates at this year’s festival! Individual event tickets on sale now (o
We’ve got exciting news… individual event tickets for Capital Crime 2025 are now on sale! 🥳🤩 We’re only releasing a limited number this year, due to the popularity of our day and weekend passes, so these single ticket events won
Just LOOK at that Friday lineup 😍🤯 we are so excited to have so many talented, renowned authors at this year’s weekend festival - each day offering something unique, engaging and memorable. Tickets selling as fast as a criminal with a Jack R