Winchester Poetry Prize 2026
Closing date: Fri 31 July 2026
Poems entered can be on any theme, and in any form. They must be under 40 lines and written in English. Entries are accepted via email or post.
1st prize: £1000
2nd prize: £500
3rd prize: £250
The Kathryn Bevis Prize will be awarded for the best poem entered by a Hampshire-based poet.
The longlist will be announced mid September, with winners announced live at a special prize-giving ceremony as part of Winchester Poetry Day at The ARC, Winchester on Saturday 10 October 2026.
Judge: Julia Copus
