Newcastle Noir 2027

Newcastle upon Tyne, or simply Newcastle ( new-KASS-əl, RP: NEW-kah-səl), is a city and metropolitan borough, in Tyne and Wear, England. While the hyphenated form of the name, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is seen sometimes, correct usage is generally unhyphenated. It is England's northernmost city, sited on the river Tyne's northern bank opposite Gateshead to the south.

Language

English

Genres

thriller

Organizer

CAMRA takes place in April each year

Format

in-person

Next edition

May 2027 (TBA; site: year out in 2026, return Newcastle City Library May 2027)

Author participation

Programme guests (2026 invitees first refusal); watch newcastlenoir.co.uk for tickets

Audience

On 3 February 1879, Mosley Street in the city, was the first public road in the world to be lit up by the incandescent lightbulb.

Age policy

Almost 21.9% of Year 6 children are clinically obese.

Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: thriller

Programme

The city has been recognised for its commitment to environmental issues, with a programme planned for Newcastle to become "the first carbon neutral city" however, those plans have been revised and they now hope to be carbon neutral by 2050.

Awards

It was awarded the Gold Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), one of only ten Russell Group universities to achieve the Gold TEF rating.

Past guests

George "Geordie" Ridley, "Blaydon Races"

Past editions

2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Travel

Newcastle upon Tyne, or simply Newcastle ( new-KASS-əl, RP: NEW-kah-səl), is a city and metropolitan borough, in Tyne and Wear, England.

Stay

The Newcastle and Gateshead Quaysides are now a cosmopolitan area with bars, restaurants, hotels and public spaces.

Festival site