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Winchester Poetry Prize 2026

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celebrating the best in new writing

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We are pleased to be able to announce that the following poems have been selected by our judge Julia Copus as the longlist for the 2026 Winchester Poetry Prize.

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The winners will be announced live at a special prize-giving event on Saturday 10 October 2026 at the ARC, Winchester  as a part of Winchester Poetry Day 2026.

 

All are welcome to attend the prize-giving. Places are free but should be booked.

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Winning and commended poems will also be published in an anthology which will be published on the day and is available to pre-order via our online shop.

 

                                                                     

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