SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 6-7 2027
Crime Report:
BB/15/02_2026/OSO
Immerse yourself in a world of crime writing at our festival.
2026 Highlights
Bloody Barnes is the new kid on the block when it comes to crime festivals, but it brings you the best and finest writers of this most popular of genres. Welcome crime writing fans.
Come and join us in the new home of crime at a festival to die for.
SAVE THE DATE 6-7 February 2027.
Please submit entries to:
Cob & Pen Awards 2025,
P.O. Box 99,
1 Rocks Lane,SW13 ODB
CLOSING DATE: 1st August 2026
The COB & PEN AWARD 2027
Bloody Barnes is delighted to announce‘The Cob and Pen Award 2027’ for the best crime novel first published between 1st August 2025 and 1st August 2026 (the closing date for entries).
The short list will be announced in January 2027 and the award will be presented at a Black Tie Gala dinner hosted by Gyles Brandreth at the OSO on 5th February 2027.
Scene of the Crime Festival:
OSO Arts Centre Barnes, London
It’s murder on the Green at the OSO Theatre on the Green.
Meet your favourite writers,
have lunch in the café
have a drink at the bar.
Bloody Mary anyone?
Get your favourite authors books'
All our writers books can be bought or ordered at the wonderful, independent bookshop
‘The Barnes Bookshop’.
Enjoy browsing before buying!
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