2026 Weekend Break Packages

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For one long, sultry summer weekend, Harrogate turns up the heat as the world’s hottest celebration of crime writing takes over town. Like a gripping crime novel, once experienced, the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival will leave you hooked, eagerly awaiting the next thrilling twist.

With our Classic Weekend Break Package, you don’t need to worry about a thing. Forget the stress of last-minute hotel changes, securing tickets to over 20 main stage events or even planning your meals, we’ve taken care of it all. Your package includes:

• A Classic Weekend Rover Ticket: guaranteed seat at every event on the main Festival Stage across the weekend.
• 3-nights’ accommodation: at a hotel of your choice (subject to availability), arriving Thursday 23 July 2026 and departing Sunday 26 July 2026.
• Breakfast each morning (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) at your hotel.
• 2-course lunch at the Old Swan Hotel on Friday and Saturday.
• A Theakston Old Peculier Crime Festival goody bag to take home.

By booking everything with us, you’ll be free to think of all the fun things, like what to pack, how much space to leave in your suitcase for all the books you’ll be bringing back and simply looking forward to an unforgettable weekend in Harrogate. Prices exclude Author Dinners, Creative Thursday, and additional Festival Partners’ events, which will be available to purchase in early spring 2026.

To find out more about Weekend Break Packages and what they include, click here.
Please call one of the Festival team on +44 1423 562 303 to book your accommodation package here in Harrogate