Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival returns in July 2025! With the announcement of this years Special Guests, curated by Festival Programming Chair Mick Herron, this year is set to be bigger and better than ever. Lee and Andrew Child, Irvine Welsh, Attica Locke, Kate Atkinson, Paula Hawkins, Kate Mosse, Steph McGovern, Val McDermid and Mark Billingham feature in a stellar line up of crime writing icons, TV talent and reader favourites.

There will be plenty of panels, workshops and special guest events for crime fiction fans to enjoy this Summer along with the announcement of the prestigious Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year and McDermid Debut Awards. Weekend Break Packages are available now, to book call 01423 5623203. We look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate from 17-20 July 2025.