By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/watch-live-winner-of-the-2026-nobel-prize-in-literature-is Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: Winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in literature is ... Arts Oct 7, 2026 5:42 PM EDT The Nobel Prize in literature will be announced Thursday. Live coverage of the announcement is expected to begin at 6:45 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Oct. 8. Watch live in our video player above. Last year's winner was Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai. The Nobel Committee cited his "compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art." A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
The Nobel Prize in literature will be announced Thursday. Live coverage of the announcement is expected to begin at 6:45 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Oct. 8. Watch live in our video player above. Last year's winner was Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai. The Nobel Committee cited his "compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art." A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now