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Arundel Literary Festival Poetry Competition 2026

Closing date: Mon 23 Feb 2026

The Arundel Literary Festival Poetry Competition 2026 is now open for poetry submissions.

Entrants are encouraged to submit original unpublished poems on any theme of a maximum 40 lines. All entrants to be residents of the UK (incl Channel Islands).

Prizes include £200 (1st) and £100 (2nd). Winners invited to read at celebratory evening of Arundel Literary Festival in Arundel on Saturday, 21st of March 2026.

Judge: Denise Bennett

Find out more about Arundel Literary Festival Poetry Competition 2026
Entry fee: £5 per poem
Adults