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Jessica Fletcher from Murder She Wrote holding magnifying glass
Jessica Fletcher from Murder She Wrote holding magnifying glass

MURDER, SHE WROTE FESTIVAL

The dates for next year’s Festival are May 21 -23, 2027. Tickets will be announced by email, so we suggest subscribing to our newsletter. Tickets to the general public go on sale September 15th. Kelley House members get access to an exclusive presale on September 10th, and are entitled to two tickets.

Join the Kelley House Museum as we celebrate Murder, She Wrote, one of the most popular shows in television history! You’ll fall in love with Mendocino’s Cabot Cove, home of beloved sleuth Jessica Fletcher.   Planning a trip to Mendocino? We offer walking tours of Murder, She Wrote filming locations year ’round. And you can show your Fletcher pride anytime with our Festival merchandise. Scroll down for photos from past festivals.

The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.

Press Coverage

Kelly Clarkson Show, July 15, 2026. Kelly interviews Director Anne Semans about the Murder, She Wrote Festival!

Newsweek, May 13, 2026. “This ‘Murder, She Wrote Festival’ Might Be Exactly What We Need Now. ” H. Alan Scott explores the magic and the mystery of the Festival. 

Good Day Sacramento, May 23, 2026. Hosts interview Kelley House Director on morning talk show.

Press Democrat, April 20, 2026. “‘Murder, She Wrote’ Fans Flock to Mendocino Festival Celebrating the Show.” Dan Taylor reporter.

Mendocino Beacon, March 23, 2026. “Murder, She Wrote Festival Returns to Mendocino.”

Why? Podcast, March 16, 2026. “The Kelley House Museum, Home of Murder, She Wrote Festival.” Hosts interview director Anne Semans about the 2026 Murder, She Wrote Festival.

Press Democrat, November 19,2024. “Murder, She Wrote Festival to Bring Fans to Mendocino.”

KZYX, May 6, 2025. “Murder, She Wrote Festival Sells Out in Mendocino.”

Press Resources

Media Kit

MURDER, SHE WROTE FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING

May 21-23, 2027

Here’s a quick rundown of what’s included in the 2027 Festival Passes.

  • “Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote” Interactive Screening with host Tim Benzie. New show!
  • Cabot Cove Disco and Costume Contest
  • “Jessica Behind Bars” specialty cocktails at local bars
  • “Trivia, She Slayed”
  • “Scavenger, She Hunted” at Local Shops with a Mystery to Solve
  • “Jessica Jog” with Tim Benzie
  • Self-Guided Walking Tours of Filming Locations
  • Cabot Cove Characters at Jessica’s House and other locations
  • “Murder, She Talked” Day of Guest Speakers
  • “Autographs, She Signed” Meet and Greet with Celebrities and Authors

Click here for our guide to lodging in and around Mendocino. 

This FAQ will help with logistics if you are traveling from out of town, and is where you will find information regarding Murder, She Wrote Festival checkin when it is posted.

Cancellation policy

Festival tickets may be cancelled within 30 days of purchase for a refund, less a processing fee of $50. After 30 days, tickets may be cancelled less a processing fee of $100 until January 31, 2027. No tickets, regardless of date purchased, will be available for refunds after 1/31/2027.

Ticket purchasers may be able to transfer their tickets to another individual if they are unable to attend. The original buyer must email [email protected] no later than May 10, 2027 with the name and contact information of the new guest.

This is the only way to transfer Murder, She Wrote tickets. The Kelley House Museum does not work with ticket resellers, so please beware of scams.

If you are unable to attend and choose to gift your tickets back to the Kelley House Museum, you will receive a charitable gift receipt for the full ticket price. Email us to make that arrangement.

In the event that the festival is cancelled by Kelley House Museum, ticket purchasers will be given the option of receiving a full refund or converting their ticket purchase into a tax-deductible donation to support the organization’s mission.

Thank you for supporting us through your attendance and/or your donation!

The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.