Aspects 2026: The 13th Bangor Poetry Competition and Launch of Issue 24 of The Bangor Literary Journ
Bangor Castle, County Down, BT20 4BN
Sunday 27th September 2026
Sunday 27 September
The 13th Bangor Poetry Competition and Launch of Issue 24 of The Bangor Literary Journal
Bangor Castle 7pm
Free – Registration required
Join Paul Daniel Rafferty and Amy Louise Wyatt for the 13th Bangor Poetry Competition and launch of Issue 24 of The Bangor Literary Journal.
As part of the Southbank Centre’s A Poet in Every Port Project, this year’s winners will be included in a focus feature on The Bangor Literary Journal’s website.
The themes for 2026 are: Root | Essence | Journey. Full details are available at bangorliteraryjournal.com
Ten shortlisted poems will be selected and will be available to read on the online gallery and open to public vote. The ten shortlisted poets will read their poems at the Aspects Festival event.
Poetry Competition deadline: Sunday 6 September 2026.
The 13th Bangor Poetry Competition and Launch of Issue 24 of The Bangor Literary Journal
Bangor Castle 7pm
Free – Registration required
Join Paul Daniel Rafferty and Amy Louise Wyatt for the 13th Bangor Poetry Competition and launch of Issue 24 of The Bangor Literary Journal.
As part of the Southbank Centre’s A Poet in Every Port Project, this year’s winners will be included in a focus feature on The Bangor Literary Journal’s website.
The themes for 2026 are: Root | Essence | Journey. Full details are available at bangorliteraryjournal.com
Ten shortlisted poems will be selected and will be available to read on the online gallery and open to public vote. The ten shortlisted poets will read their poems at the Aspects Festival event.
Poetry Competition deadline: Sunday 6 September 2026.
