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THE NORTH EAST'S BIGGEST
TRUE CRIME EVENT
A full day of expert-led conversations, live Q&As and interactive experiences.
CHOOSE 2 WORKSHOPS
INTERACTIVE DETECTIVE EXPERIENCE
LUNCH INCLUDED
STRUCTURE OF THE DAY
YOUR DAY AT THE FORUM
A full day designed to combine expert knowledge with open discussion and collaborative investigation.
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MORNING SESSIONS
CHOOSE 1 OF 3 WORKSHOPSVIEW WORKSHOPS ↗
Start the day with expert-led talks. Choose one of 3 specialist workshops.
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LUNCH
INCLUDED SOCIAL BREAKTake a break, grab some food and meet other people at the Forum.
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AFTERNOON SESSIONS
CHOOSE 1 OF 3 WORKSHOPSVIEW WORKSHOPS ↗
In the afternoon, choose from three different workshops for your second interactive session of the day.
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THE DETECTIVE EXPERIENCE
ALL ATTENDEES TOGETHERVIEW DETAILS ↗
Finish the Forum working in teams on an interactive investigation. Examine what you know, follow the evidence and see whether your team can piece it together.
WORKSHOP THEMES
A TASTE OF WHAT'S ON
Six themes. Two workshop sessions. Choose the conversations that interest you most.
OUR ETHOS
WHAT WE STAND FOR
True Crime Forum is built differently from passive entertainment or sensationalist spectacles.
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COMMUNITY
A welcoming space to meet people who share your interest and experience the day together.
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REAL EXPERTISE
Hear directly from people with professional, academic or lived knowledge.
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DISCUSSION
Ask questions, exchange perspectives and be part of the conversation.
YOUR TICKET
WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
Everything you need for the complete full-day experience.
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YOUR CHOICE OF WORKSHOPS
Choose the two subjects you actually want to explore (one morning, one afternoon).
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SPEND THE DAY WITH CURIOUS MINDS
A room of people interested in the cases, questions and conversations behind true crime.
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EXPERT-LED CONVERSATIONS
Hear directly from researchers, practitioners and specialists, with space to question, discuss and think.
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INTERACTIVE DETECTIVE EXPERIENCE
Finish the day by stepping into the investigation yourself in collaborative teams.
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LUNCH INCLUDED
Take a proper break between sessions without needing to leave the Forum.
OUR STORY
WHY THE FORUM EXISTS
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INDEPENDENT
It started with a community.
For more than four years, True Crime Club has brought people together in Newcastle to talk about the cases and questions that interest us. Social, welcoming and curious, without the sensationalism.
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CURIOUS
Then we wanted to explore further.
Our conversations led to more questions. We started inviting experts to join us, bringing new knowledge, perspectives and experiences into the room.
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THOUGHTFUL
True crime deserves more than the headline.
The Forum creates space to look beyond the story itself. To ask questions, hear different perspectives and explore difficult subjects with care, without losing the curiosity that brought us together in the first place.
Created by Joccoaa and the community behind True Crime Club Newcastle.
WHAT PEOPLE SAIDATTENDEE EXPERIENCES
FROM FORUM 2025WHAT THE FORUM FEELS LIKE
Hands-on collaborative table workshops & interactive investigation
Hands-on forensic practical workshop and investigation
Collaborative interactive exercises and evidence review
Attendees connecting in the sunshine courtyard outside Blackfriars
Group workshop session and attendee discussions at Blackfriars
Official True Crime Forum Newcastle programme guides
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
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SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER 2026 · MALDRON HOTEL NEWCASTLE
SEE WHAT YOUR FORUM DAY COULD LOOK LIKE.
Choose two specialist workshops, take part in an interactive team investigation, and enjoy lunch included as part of your full Forum day.
COMMON QUESTIONS
FAQs
Everything you need to know about the format, tickets, venue and taking part.
1. What is True Crime Forum?
True Crime Forum is an independent, full-day event taking place in Newcastle upon Tyne. It brings together attendees for expert-led conversations, live Q&As, specialist workshops and an interactive team detective experience.
2. How do I choose my workshops?
There are two workshop sessions across the day—one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Each session offers three workshop choices, giving you six workshop topics available overall. You choose one workshop in the morning and one in the afternoon, allowing you to tailor your day to the topics that interest you most.
3. Can I come on my own?
Yes, absolutely. People are very welcome to attend alone or with others. The Forum is specifically designed to be social and welcoming, with table conversations, a shared lunch break and a collaborative team investigation at the end of the day.
4. Do I need to know a lot about true crime?
No specialist knowledge is required. Whether you are deeply immersed in criminology or simply curious, all sessions are designed to be accessible and engaging, encouraging open discussion, questions and active participation.
5. Is lunch included?
Yes. Lunch is fully included as part of your Forum ticket, giving you time to take a proper break, meet fellow attendees and talk about the morning sessions without leaving the venue.
6. Where and when is the Forum?
True Crime Forum takes place on Saturday 10 October 2026 at the Maldron Hotel, located in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
1. Can I come on my own?
Yes, absolutely. Many attendees come on their own. The Forum is deliberately social and welcoming, with table conversations, a shared lunch break, and a collaborative team investigation in the afternoon. You will never feel out of place.
2. What does my ticket include?
Your ticket includes access to two specialist workshops (one morning, one afternoon), the interactive team Detective Experience, a fully catered lunch, and refreshments throughout the day.
3. How do I choose my workshops?
There are two workshop sessions across the day—one in the morning (choose 1 of 3) and one in the afternoon (choose 1 of 3). You select your workshops when booking your ticket or via your attendee confirmation link.
4. Do I need any previous knowledge of true crime?
No specialist knowledge is required. Whether you follow criminology closely or are just curious, every session is designed to be accessible, engaging, and welcoming to all.
5. What happens during the Interactive Detective Experience?
Everyone joins together in teams for a hands-on investigation led by The Detective Rooms. You'll examine evidence, review timelines, piece clues together, and see if your team can solve the case.
6. Is lunch included?
Yes. A catered lunch is fully included with every Forum ticket, giving you time to relax, chat, and connect with other attendees without leaving the venue.
7. Where is the Forum?
The Forum takes place at the Maldron Hotel, located right in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne (17 Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5RE), just minutes from Newcastle Central Station.
8. What time does the day start and finish?
Registration opens at 10:00 AM. The first session begins at 10:30 AM, and the day finishes at 17:00 (5:00 PM), followed by optional casual social drinks nearby.
9. Are dietary requirements accommodated?
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements are fully accommodated. You will have an opportunity to specify any requirements ahead of the event.
10. Is the venue accessible?
Yes. The Maldron Hotel Newcastle is fully step-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets and lifts serving all event floors.
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