# Literary festivals in Peru > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/literary-festivals-in-peru > Updated: 2026-08-31T00:55:17.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Peru is hosting significant literary festivals in Lima and Arequipa during September 2026. In Lima, the VIII Encuentro de Escritoras Peruanas is scheduled from September 1 to 4 at the ICPNA Library. The event, organized by the Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano, pays tribute to philosopher Pepi Patrón and addresses themes including the experiences of Peruvian writers in the United States, the connection between writing and nature, and the influence of artificial intelligence on journalism. Concurrently, the Arequipa Book Festival marks its 19th anniversary from September 1 to 12. Centered on San Agustín Street, the festival features over 11,000 titles and a cultural agenda that includes a centenary commemoration of poet Blanca Varela. The program features various researchers and poets, alongside presentations by authors and historians such as Luis Nieto Degregori and Luis Fernando Cueto Chavarría, covering regional history and contemporary literature. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Peru hosts major literary festivals in Lima and Arequipa Peru celebrates major literary events this September, including the VIII Encuentro de Escritoras Peruanas in Lima and the 19th Arequipa Book Festival, featuring tributes to Blanca Varela. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-hosts-major-literary-festivals-in-lima-and-arequipa ### 2026-08-04: Andalusian Center of Letters and Mexican Libraries Host September Literary Events Literary events in September feature Nerea Riesco and Enrique Zumalabe in Huelva, while Mexico's José María Pino Suárez Library runs a youth reading program, both promoting community engagement through books. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusian-center-of-letters-and-mexican-libraries-host-september-literary-events --- Cite as: Literary festivals in Peru. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/literary-festivals-in-peru