Stockport Noir - Crime Fiction Festival

What is Stockport Noir

Stockport Noir is the Northwest’s newest crime fiction festival. Taking place on Saturday, 8th February, at the beautiful Stockport Guildhall, Stockport Noir aims to bring the biggest names in crime fiction to their readers. Join us for a day of insight, stories and laughter with over 20 bestsellers and rising stars in the crime fiction community.

Doors will open at 9:15 a.m., and panels will start at 10 a.m. The last event will finish at 6 p.m.

Included in your ticket price:

Access to all seven panel discussions and a chance to ask the authors those burning questions
Book signings with your favourite authors
Onsite bookshop, courtesy of Serenity Booksellers
Tote bag stuffed with bookish goodies
Access to the onsite bar
Unlimited tea and coffee
Free parking in the venue’s secure car park

Authors confirmed
Lauren Beukes · D.V. Bishop · Jo Callaghan · Natalie Chandler · M.W. Craven · Caroline England · Fiona Erskine · Guy Hale · Mari Hannah · Lesley Kara · Anna Mazzola · Chris McGeorge · Saima Mir · Sarah Moorhead · Dom Nolan · Judith O’Reilly · Rob Parker · T.M. Payne · Robert Rutherford · Adam Simcox · Catherine Wimpeney · Michael Wood · Trevor Wood

Further details, including the full line-up, panel timings, directions to Stockport Masonic Guildhall and hotel options, will be issued via email very soon. We really hope you can join us, and hope to welcome you to Stockport in February 2025.

Saturday 8th February 2025 9:15am – 6pm
Stockport Guildhall, 169 Wellington Road South, Stockport SK1 3UA

Brought to you in partnership with local author Chris McDonald and Serenity Booksellers

Author line-ups may be subject to change.

When and where

Saturday 8th February 2025 9:15am – 6pm
Stockport Guildhall, 169 Wellington Road South, Stockport SK1 3UA

FAQs

How do I get to Stockport Guildhall?

Location

With excellent transport links, The Guildhall is in easy reach of all of Greater Manchester and beyond. 169 Wellington Road South, Stockport, Cheshire SK1 3UA

Parking

The car park is free for attendees of Stockport Noir and is accessed via BRENTNALL STREET – enter this into your Sat Nav for ease or Sat Nav Co-ordinates: 53.4021, -2.15618

Driving Directions

Stockport Guildhall is a few minutes from junction 1 of the M60. Follow the signs for the centre of Stockport until you reach the A6 and the Guildhall is 300 yards past the Town Hall opposite Stockport College.

Public Transport

Train – Stockport Train Station with direct links to London and Manchester is a five minute walk away.
Bus – A bus stop is positioned directly outside the building on the busy 192 bus route (bus every three minutes)

Where to stay

There a number of local hotels within a short walk (around 10 minutes) or an even shorter taxi ride. Some local well-known chains:

Holiday Inn Express Stockport

Premier Inn Stockport South

Travel Lodge Stockport

Can I buy books to have signed at the event?

Yes, we will have a pop-up bookshop at the event and will be hosted by Serenity Booksellers

When will the full line-up be announced?

We're busy working on the schedule for Stockport Noir. Sign up to our newsletter and follow us on social media to keep up to date with the latest news and line-up announcements.

Will there be food on site?

The venue is located across the road from a Co-op for light snacks or a short 10-minute walk into Stockport for a selection of restaurants and takeaways. There will be an hour set aside for lunch and you can pop in and out of the event throughout the day once you've checked in.

Stockport Noir - Crime Fiction Festival

What is Stockport Noir

When and where

Find out more and book tickets

FAQs

How do I get to Stockport Guildhall?

Where to stay

Can I buy books to have signed at the event?

When will the full line-up be announced?

Will there be food on site?

Follow Stockport Noir on social media

Stockport Noir - Crime Fiction Festival

What is Stockport Noir

When and where

Find out more and book tickets

FAQs

How do I get to Stockport Guildhall?

Where to stay

Can I buy books to have signed at the event?

When will the full line-up be announced?

Will there be food on site?

Follow Stockport Noir on social media

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