The Burgess Prize

The Observer Anthony Burgess Prize for Arts Journalism

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Enter the Prize now:

Entries for the 2026 Observer Anthony Burgess Prize for Arts Journalism are now open. Use this page to submit your entry for this year’s competition. Make sure you have read our judging criteria and our terms & conditions.

The closing date for the 2026 Prize will be 11.59pm UK time on 28th February 2026. The entry fee is £15, and we also offer a free-entry scheme for entrants on low incomes.

Our entry form is below, and below that is our low income entry form.

A longlist and a shortlist will be announced in Spring 2026. The winner and two runners-up will be announced in May 2026.

Burgess/Observer Prize entry

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