Europe’s vast range of literary events includes some of the oldest and most venerated in the world. Use the search menu below to find events across the continent.
The Folio International Literary Festival is an annual literary event held in the charming town of Óbidos, Portugal. The festival typically takes place over several days in autumn, with events happening in September or October. Its diverse program of activities, which includes author readings, discussions, music performances, and art exhibitions, has an international focus and brings together writers, poets, and artists from around the world. It is a remarkable platform for exploring literature in various languages, celebrating cultural diversity, and promoting literary exchange.
The Feira do Livro do Porto, also known as the Porto Book Fair, is an annual literary event held in Porto, Portugal. It typically takes place in the Parque da Cidade, the city’s largest urban park. The fair usually spans several weeks during the late spring and early summer months and specializes in promoting Portuguese literature and authors, showcasing new publications, and fostering a love for reading. It has been a beloved cultural tradition in Porto for many years, attracting book enthusiasts of all ages.
The Lisbon Book Fair is the biggest and oldest book fair in Portugal, annually held in the large space at Eduardo VII Park, in the centre of the capital. The fair typically spans several weeks during the late spring and early summer. Visitors can expect a wide range of literary events, including book launches, author signings, discussions, and cultural activities. The fair specializes in promoting both Portuguese and international literature, making it a vibrant hub for book lovers. The event has been a tradition in Lisbon for many years, fostering a love for reading and literature in the city.
Correntes d’Ecritas is a literature festival established in 2000 and typically held in February. As one of the most influential and internationally acknowledged literature festivals, it focuses on Portuguese and Spanish languages and is used as forum for Portuguese-speaking authors from Africa, Europe and Latin America. This annual international literary festival is celebrated in the coastal town of Póvoa de Varzim and features author readings, discussions, workshops, and cultural activities, making it a vibrant platform for celebrating literature in different languages.
