Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

The world class, award winning Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, now in its 16th year, returns to the magnificent Old Swan Hotel this summer from the 18-21 July! Celebrating the very best in crime fiction, the Festival is a firm date in the literary calendar and has achieved international acclaim for the programming, organisation and atmosphere. With Mari Hannah at the helm as Programming Chair for the 2019 Festival, this Summer’s event is going to be one not to miss! Special Guests announced to date include James Patterson, Jo Nesbo, MC Beaton and Stuart MacBride, Harlan Coben and Ian Rankin, Belinda Bauer, Eva Dolan and Erin Kelly.