It was way back in 2019 when I had the most fantastic time at Capital Crime and wrote about it here. Since then life has conspired against me attending. There was the small matter of a global pandemic and then I had to take my Mother to a medical appointment only to discover that the rail strikes meant I couldn’t attend. This year, I was so looking forward to this brilliant festival, only to discover that I would be on a cruise ship celebrating my 40th wedding anniversary so I missed it again.

I am determined I’ll be at capital crime in 2024. Here’s why:

Capital Crime 2024

Headliners

IAN RANKIN, IRVINE WELSH, ANN CLEEVES, ANTHONY HOROWITZ AND KELLYE GARRETT TO HEADLINE CAPITAL CRIME 2024

Capital Crime 2024 to be held in Spring at the Leonardo Royal Hotel for second year, from 30^th May to 1^st June.

Capital Crime, the celebrated crime and thriller festival led by Goldsboro Books’ co-founder and managing director David Headley, has announced that it will be returning in 2024 to its new home of the Leonardo Royal Hotel, from 30^th May until 1^st June 2024.

Authors and speakers confirmed so far are:

• Ian Rankin, creator of Inspector Rebus
• Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh
• Ann Cleeves, author of the Vera and Shetland series
• Author and screenwriter Anthony Horowitz
• Rising star of US crime fiction Kellye Garrett
• Author and barrister Rob Rinder
• Elly Griffiths, creator of the Ruth Galloway series
• Silo creator Hugh Howey
• Alex Michaelides, author of the global bestseller The Silent Patient
• An unforgettable new voice in cosy crime Paula Sutton, otherwise known as the queen of cottage-core and the face behind Hill House Vintage

The full line-up will be announced early next year.

Early bird weekend tickets for next year are on sale now at www.capitalcrime.org.

Fingerprint Awards

Also returning are the festival’s Fingerprint Awards, which this year saw authors including Erin Kelly and Adele Parks celebrated for the first time ever; and the social outreach initiative, which aims to demystify the industry for young state-school Londoners considering a career in publishing.

In August 2023, Capital Crime returned triumphantly to London, in its brand-new home of the Leonardo Royal Hotel St Paul’s, with a star-studded three days of panels, events and launches with over 100 leading voices from crime fiction, including a sold-out event with Richard Osman and Miles Jupp.

Capital Crime co-founder David Headley said:

‘Next year’s line-up is already shaping up beautifully, with some of the most talented writers from all around the country signed up – and from the US, we’re delighted to welcome the enormously exciting Kellye Garrett and Silo creator Hugh Howey. I’m so delighted that Capital Crime champions authors not only on stage, but with our Fingerprint Awards where the readers vote for their winners in each category – every year our lineup reflects what fans are reading and this year’s lineup is very exciting.’

Capital Crime Festival Director Lizzie Curle said:

‘We loved our brilliant new venue in St Paul’s, and from the feedback we’ve received from authors and attendees, so did everyone else! I’m honoured that we’ll be welcoming some of the best crime writers from around the world to join us in London, to celebrate crime and thriller writing with the authors, readers and fans who make Capital Crime possible. Our 2024 festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before.’

About Capital Crime

Capital Crime is a crime and thriller festival located in London. Built around the reader, Capital Crime is modelled on the extremely successful mass participation, multimedia conventions that engage and delight audiences in new and innovative ways. Capital Crime is committed to producing an inclusive, welcoming festival that will deliver something for everyone.

You can find out more on Twitter @CapitalCrime1, on the Capital Crime website and on Facebook and Instagram.

Don’t forget – early bird weekend tickets for next year are on sale now at www.capitalcrime.org.