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Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

We are excited to share the announcement that bestselling psychological thriller writer, Lisa Jewell, is confirmed as Festival Programming Chair for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival!

Several exciting special guests, David Baldacci, Nadine Matheson, Gillian McAllister, Steve Cavanagh and Alice Feeney, have also been confirmed. We are thrilled that global crime writing icon David Baldacci, one of the world’s most-loved thriller writers, is returning to the Festival for the first time in fifteen years with his highly acclaimed new series featuring undercover spy Walter Nash.

 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival,
returns to Harrogate 
23-26 July 2026 

to offer fans from around the world a unique opportunity to meet literary superstars and discover exciting new talent, and enjoy a packed programme of panels, talks and inspiring creative workshops, with a special event for 2026 celebrating the legacy of Agatha Christie, who stayed at the Old Swan Hotel (the Festival venue)100 years ago when she mysteriously disappeared.

Weekend Break Packages for the festival are on sale now and rover tickets and individual event tickets go on sale in Spring 2026.

  www.harrogateinternationalfestivals.com

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