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I'm thrilled to help announce the full lineup for this year's Capital Crime Festival, which will be held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel St Paul's, London from Thursday 30th May - Saturday 1st June 2024. Capital Crime is always the highlight of my year, you couldn't wish for a better organised, interesting, friendly and accessible festival. I hope to see lots of you there, tickets are selling fast so don't miss out!
London’s Capital Crime Festival Announces Full Lineup With 50% Of Tickets Already Gone
London’s highly anticipated Capital Crime Festival is back this May 30th to June 1st, with an impressive 50% of weekend tickets already sold before the full schedule was announced this week. Industry giants are set to reveal all at this year's festival, giving guests the unprecedented opportunity to delve into the
secrets behind their favourite mysteries, and even meet their crime fiction heroes face to face in this three day crime spectacular.
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Included in the mega line up this year is Hugh Howey, the brilliant mind behind Apple TV’s Silo, Elly Griffiths, the creative force driving the Dr. Ruth Galloway series, Val McDermid, whose literary works served as the inspiration for Wire In The Blood, and Ann Cleeves, the genius behind beloved characters Vera and Jimmy Perez from Shetland. And that’s not all, fan favourite band, Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers, will be playing their first show in London for several years.
Festival Director Lizzie Curle commented: “The uptake in tickets this year has been phenomenal. 50% of weekend tickets were sold out before the complete schedule was unveiled, underscoring the escalating demand for crime fiction. It's evident that people are seeking escapism in the current climate, and this heightened interest is substantiated by the data on Google Trends - searches for terms like 'murder mystery books' have surged by an impressive 350% in the last year!
Featuring over 100 renowned writers of crime and thriller, the festival will host over 30 different events, from exclusive launch parties, thought-provoking talks and panels, interactive quiz shows and book signings throughout three jam-packed days. Huge notable names confirmed include:
• Ian Rankin, creator of Inspector Rebus
• Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh
• Ann Cleeves, author of the Vera and Shetland series
• Lynda La Plante, creator of the bestselling Jane Tennison series
• Rising star of US crime fiction Kellye Garrett
• Author and barrister Rob Rinder
• Alex Michaelides, author of the global bestseller The Silent Patient
• Bestselling author and screenwriter Anthony Horowitz
Also returning are the festival’s Fingerprint Awards, which this year saw authors including Erin Kelly and Adele Parks celebrated; and the social outreach initiative, which aims to demystify the industry for young Londoners considering a career in publishing.
Standard weekend and day tickets are on sale now whilst stocks last, along with individual event tickets at a limited capacity. Due to the increased demand for tickets this year those interested in attending are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.
DISCOVER THE FULL LINEUP AND SCHEDULE HERE!
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