The Burgess Prize
The Observer Anthony Burgess Prize for Arts Journalism
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- Entering the Prize
Entering the Prize:
The 2026 Observer Anthony Burgess Prize for Arts Journalism is now closed for entries. Thank you to everyone who entered. We are looking forward to reading your excellent reviews.
The closing date for the 2026 Prize was 11.59pm UK time on 28th February 2026.
A longlist will be announced on 7 April 2026 followed by a shortlist announcement on 14 April 2026. A winner and two runners-up will be declared on 13 May 2026.
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