Farnham Literary Festival Audiobook Competition

The Farnham Literary Festival Audiobook Competition 2026 is organised as part of the Farnham Literary Festival, a UK arts and literature festival held in Farnham, Surrey, each spring. The competition celebrates excellence in audiobook storytelling and production, with a particular interest in compelling narration and narrative style rooted in Celtic and Anglo-Saxon voices.

Entrants must submit a sample of their audiobook in English — typically the first three chapters or up to 30 minutes of audio — via a shared online link (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) or an ACX promo code for the UK. Submissions are evaluated for narration quality, storytelling craft, production values, characterisation, and overall listener engagement.

The competition is international, open to audiobook creators anywhere in the world whose work is in English. Judges score entries anonymously against a published rubric focused on voice, production, and narrative presence; winners are announced following evaluation and gain recognition through the festival and partner channels.

Top prize: Platinum Farnham Audiobook Award plus ACX review and 12-month listing on AudioBooksUK.com

Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.

FAQ
If you are curious how writing competitions work, or it’s your first time entering one, we recommend reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page first.

Newsletter
Our newsletter delivers a carefully curated roundup of the newest writing contests and submission calls from around the world—straight to your inbox. Join our growing community of writers who stay informed and ahead of deadlines → Subscribe on Substack (free).