Den norske bokprisen

Den norske bokprisen, widely known as Brageprisen, is a Norwegian literary award presented annually to honour the best books of the year. Established in 1993 by the Norwegian Publishers Association (Den norske Forleggerforening), the prize is named after Brage, the Norse god of poetry and eloquence. It is considered the most prestigious general literary award in Norway, with categories covering fiction, non-fiction, children's and young adult literature, poetry, and translation. The award ceremony is typically held in November in Oslo, and the prize aims to stimulate reading pleasure by promoting quality and breadth in Norwegian literature. Over the years, Brageprisen has become a key event in the Norwegian literary calendar, often influencing book sales and public attention. The official website, brageprisen.no, provides information about nominations, winners, and the annual ceremony. The 2026 award ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, 26 November at 18:00 in Samfunnssalen, with nominations released on 3 November. The prize is administered by the Norwegian Publishers Association and is not a commercial product but a trademarked award brand within the Norwegian publishing industry.

Den norske bokprisen, commonly known as Brageprisen, was established in 1993 by the Norwegian Publishers Association (Den norske Forleggerforening). The award was created to honour outstanding Norwegian literature and to stimulate interest in reading. Named after Brage, the Norse god of poetry, the prize quickly became a prestigious recognition for authors, translators, and illustrators. Over the decades, Brageprisen has expanded its categories to reflect the diversity of Norwegian publishing, including fiction, non-fiction, children's and young adult literature, poetry, and translation. The award ceremony is held annually, usually in November, and has become a significant media event in Norway. The official website, brageprisen.no, serves as the central hub for information about nominations, winners, and the ceremony. In recent years, the award has continued to adapt, with digital announcements and social media engagement. The 2026 ceremony is planned for 26 November, with nominations released on 3 November, demonstrating the ongoing relevance of the prize in Norwegian cultural life.

• 2026

  Award ceremony scheduled for 26 November in Samfunnssalen, with nominations released on 3 November.

• 1993

  Brageprisen established by the Norwegian Publishers Association.

Norway's most important literary award, promoting quality and breadth in literature for readers.

• Brageprisen award

  Annual Norwegian literary award in multiple categories.

1. 1Brageprisen official websitebrageprisen.no
2. 2Wikidata entry for Brageprisenwikidata.org