Ystad Detective Festival

Experience excitement and mystery at the Ystad Detective Festival on April 25–27, 2025, when Ystad is transformed into a meeting place for both big and small detective story lovers. The festival celebrates Henning Mankell and the world of the detective genre, where reality and fiction meet in the universe of books and films. The festival is a collaboration between the Swedish Detective Academy, Visit Ystad and Borrby Bokby and offers a packed program over a few days.