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National Poetry Competition 2026
Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2026-10-31
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- The Poetry Society
- Deadline
- 31 October 2026
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Compensation
- £5,000 (First Prize), £3,000 (Second Prize), £2,000 (Third Prize), £500 (Commendations)
- Disciplines
- poetry
About this opportunity
The National Poetry Competition 2026, organized by The Poetry Society, offers significant cash prizes including a first prize of £5,000. Open to poets worldwide, it features a 40-line limit and notable judges such as Niall Campbell, Malika Booker, and Luke Kennard. The entry fee is £9 for the first submission and £6 for subsequent ones.
Who can apply
- Open to UK and international poets.
- Entry fee applies: £9 for first entry, £6 for subsequent entries.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.