# Literary festivals in Rio de Janeiro state

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/literary-festivals-in-rio-de-janeiro-state
> Updated: 2026-08-07T22:54:15.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The city of Duque de Caxias is preparing to host its inaugural Literary Festival (FLIDUC) from September 23 to 26, 2026. Organized by the Municipal Secretariat of Culture and Tourism, the event will take place at the Oscar Niemeyer Cultural Center and various other local venues, including the Raul Cortez Theater and the Municipal Library Governor Leonel de Moura Brizola.

The festival aims to incorporate the city into the broader circuit of Brazilian literary festivals by offering debates, workshops, book signings, and performances. The initiative seeks to promote literature as a means of social transformation and to foster the creative economy within the Baixada Fluminense region.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Duque de Caxias to host first literary festival in September 2026

Duque de Caxias will host its inaugural Literary Festival (FLIDUC) from September 23–26, 2026, featuring workshops, debates, and exhibitions to promote culture in the Baixada Fluminense region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/duque-de-caxias-to-host-first-literary-festival-in-september-2026

### 2026-08-03: Rio de Janeiro celebrates Catholic business milestone and literary festival

Rio de Janeiro marked ADCE Rio's 64th anniversary with a mass and council honor, while nearby Niterói hosted the FLIN 2026 literary festival honoring Lélia Gonzalez and drawing 30 000 attendees.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-celebrates-catholic-business-milestone-and-literary-festival

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