The Guyana Prize Literary Festival 2026 is back, promising four days of literary celebrations, creative exchange, and cultural performances.
The event being hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport commences from August 6 to 9.
The festival, which is free to the public, will bring together writers, poets, readers and literature enthusiasts at multiple venues, including Castellani House, the Pegasus Hotel and the National Cultural Centre.
According to the ministry on Monday, this year’s programme features more events than previous editions.
The ministry said it reinforced the government’s commitment to promoting literature and the creative arts.
Beyond recognising literary excellence, the festival will offer a diverse programme of engaging workshops, storytelling sessions, the National Poetry Slam, a dramatic stage production and the prestigious Guyana Prize Award Ceremony.
The awards remain the centrepiece of the festival, honouring outstanding works by Guyanese authors in the categories of fiction, drama, poetry and creative non-fiction.
The expanded programme is expected to attract participants from across Guyana and the wider Caribbean.