2026 Koestler Awards
Deadline: Friday 17 April, 2026
Enter your art, music, writing into the Koestler Awards national competition.
This year’s Themed Category is ‘Roots’.
Find out more about this year’s Koestler Awards below.
2026 Entry Forms
Entry forms for the 2026 Koestler Awards.
18 & Under Fast Feedback Scheme
All entrants 18 & under can receive their certificate and feedback within 4-6 weeks of entry, and enter at any point of the year.
2026 Guidance Notes
Guidance for entering the 2026 Koestler Awards.
2026 Koestler Awards Posters
Posters encouraging varied creative work to be entered into the Koestler Awards.
Materials
Look through our inspirational materials and creative resources.
Koestler Awards FAQs
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about entering the Koestler Awards.