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Lyrix – National Poetry Competition for Young People
Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2026-10-31
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- lyrix e.V. c/o Deutschlandradio
- Deadline
- 31 October 2026
- Where
- Luxembourg
- Compensation
- Monthly winners receive recognition, and 24 annual winners are invited to a literary trip with a ceremony, training, and workshops.
- Disciplines
- poetry
About this opportunity
lyrix is a national poetry competition for young writers aged 10-20 in Germany. Monthly themes are provided for two age groups, with winners invited to an annual literary trip, ceremony, training, and workshops.
Who can apply
- Applicants must be between 10-20 years old and live in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or Liechtenstein.
- Poems must be unpublished, in German or dialect, and adhere to the monthly theme.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.