Poetry Festival Singapore is calling all aspiring poets to join this year's edition of National Poetry Competition! The theme for 2026 is... Borders & Bridges! A border is more than just a line on a map: it’s a tension, a memory or a doorway. Whether you’re building bridges between languages or exploring the walls we inherit, we want to read your poem about it.

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Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026

Categories: Super Junior (10 to 13 years old), Junior (14 to 17 years old) and Senior (18 years old or above)

Length: Up to 40 lines

Language: English, Chinese, Malay or Tamil. The poems are evaluated by published poets in their respective mother tongues. English translations are required only for public performance at PFS or possible publication. 

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Stand a chance to win prizes and get the opportunity to perform at this year's edition of Poetry Festival Singapore, running from 24th to 26th July 2026!