Join us at Capital Crime 2026

More bestsellers than your bookshelves! Join us on Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June 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.

A group of people socializing at a gathering, drinking and conversing in a modern venue. Some hold wine and beer bottles, and the atmosphere appears lively and informal.
Panel discussion at the Capital Crime festival featuring authors, with a large screen in the background displaying names and images of the speakers. A banner with "Step into the Crime Scene" is visible.
People browsing books at a literature festival or book fair, with tables displaying various books, and attendees carrying tote bags and wearing badges.
Three men standing against a height chart backdrop at an event, with name badges labeled 'Capital Crime Author.' One man holds a drink.
A display of mystery and thriller books with titles including 'The Silent Man,' 'The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers,' 'Bad Cop,' and 'Seven Days.' The books are arranged vertically on a table with colorful covers visible.
A man and woman sitting on stage, each holding a microphone. Between them are two books titled "Close to Death" by Anthony Horowitz and "The Last Word" by Elly Griffiths, displayed on a table. The man is gesturing with his arm.
Group of five people at a Capital Crime event posing with a large Instagram frame prop in front of a height chart backdrop.

  • "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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And that’s a wrap on #CapitalCrime25! 😢 But fear not! Early bird weekend tickets for 2026 are officially on sale at capitalcrime.org 🥳🥳 Huge thank you to @davidhheadley & @lizziecurle for creating yet another incredible weekend of all
🔍 And we’re off! 🚨🚨We’re kicking off our jam-packed events schedule with two unmissable panels this morning from 9.30am. Get ready for a weekend of thrills, chills, and criminally good storytelling! Whether you’re here for the
NEW EVENT ALERT! See crime fiction powerhouses M. W Craven & Vaseem Khan in conversation with renowned journalist Matt Nixson. Join us this Saturday June 14th 2025, 6.25pm-7.10pm Signings from this event will be held afterwards in the Goldsboro