Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival presents:

Come Dine With Me on Saturday

Saturday 25 July 2026

Starts: 6:15pm

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

The Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Tickets £ 57.00

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The second of our fantastic dinner experiences gives crime fiction fans another chance to get to know authors in a relaxed but fun setting – and take on a fresh mystery! Once again, leading crime writers will each host a table of diners, and together they’ll attempt to unravel a completely different plot crafted by Lisa Jewell for this special night.

Your host returns to steer the investigation as a new set of actors – crime writers in different wigs – perform the clues. The evening includes a glass of wine on arrival, a two‑course meal, plus tea or coffee. Prizes await the sharpest detectives among our diners, helped along by their author host – but only if they can crack the case!

The full line‑up will be revealed on 14 April 2026. Please note that there will be events happening simultaneously on the Theakston Stage.