CrimeStery Fest 2026

CrimeStery-Fest 2026 — All Things Crime and Mystery

The Northeast's Coolest Crime Convention!

Calling all true crime enthusiasts, CrimeStery-Fest returns for an immersive three-day celebration of everything crime and mystery. Meet your favorite podcasters, bestselling authors, and forensic experts, and dive into educational presentations, expert panels, live demonstrations, and unforgettable interactive experiences.

Explore the Expo Hall, packed with podcasters, authors, vendors, and exclusive merchandise. Catch guest speakers live In The Theater, unwind in the CrimeStery Lounge (open all day, every day during Fest hours), and stick around for the Saturday Night Party featuring music by Frankie Goes to Dollywood and comedy by Jay Chanoine. Plus food trucks, bands, and much more.

📅 Dates: October 9–10–11, 2026 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

📍 Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton, Boston North Shore — 50 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA 01923

🎤 Guest Speakers — Live In The Theater

CrimeStery-Fest brings a full lineup of renowned true-crime podcasters, authors, and forensic experts to the Theater stage across all three days.

The Psychology of the Serial Killer: Stephen Giannangelo

The Rowan Project: Brandi Morey-Pols

The Wix Girls: Jules Thorp

Crime Scene Investigator: Sheryl “Mac” McCollum

Homeland Security Investigations: Child Exploitation: Kevin J Laws

Don’t Be the Subject of a True Crime Podcast: Nancy Abercrombie

Dani After Dark: Live Stream

Everyone’s Favorite: K-9 Demonstration

The Yuba County Five: Tony Wright

Elgin IL. PD. Cold Case Squad: Hosts of the Somebody Knows Something Podcast

FBI Profiler: Julia Cowley

Author and Host of Television’s Philly Homicide: Chris McMullin