Welsh Poetry Competition 2026
Closing date: Sun 28 June 2026
The 20th international English-language contest is now open and accepting entries! The biggest poetry contest in Wales, based in Pontypridd.
This year is the final one and will be offering the following prizes:
1st Prize – £500
2nd Prize – £250
3rd Prize – £100
plus 17 runners-up, specially commended entries and publication in a future anthology.
Judge – Mick Evans
