Melbourne will be the centre of The Pearl Prize 2026 Season, an Award that is International and the beat of LGBTQIA+ and allies creative writing. The prize is truly Melbourne owned as it will house the season which includes Melbourne’s Architectural and fashion destinations with Awards announced at The Gala.
THE GALA HAS ARRIVED!
The GALA welcomes writers, legends, young creatives, and industry paragons. The Gala will be hosted at The Wheeler Centre, expect: WORDS, FASHION, CREATIVITY.
Who has won The Pearl Prize 2026 International?
The Pearl Prize is presented by Osborne and Fawkner Publishing. A writing award where Queer writers have a platform of self-expression through the writing landscape and into publication.
In 2026 The Pearl Prize went International, opening entries to writers from Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan. Enjoy canapés and drinks on arrival.
