# Literary festivals in Rio de Janeiro

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/literary-festivals-in-rio-de-janeiro
> Updated: 2026-09-28T15:07:30.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In late September 2026, multiple literary festivals in Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding region focused on Black literary production and diverse cultural identities.

The 16th Festa Literária das Periferias (Flup) took place in central Rio de Janeiro under the theme ‘As Filhas das Filhas das Filhas’. The festival centered on Black feminism and honored Ana Maria Gonçalves, the first Black woman elected to the Brazilian Academy of Letters. Programming included debates on intersectionality and cultural heritage.

Simultaneously, the city of Duque de Caxias hosted the inaugural FLIDUC festival. This event also honored Ana Maria Gonçalves and featured prominent participants such as Conceição Evaristo and Elisa Lucinda to highlight Black literary works.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Duque de Caxias hosts inaugural FLIDUC literary festival

Duque de Caxias hosted its first FLIDUC literary festival, featuring prominent Brazilian authors and celebrating Black literary production through free cultural programming.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/duque-de-caxias-hosts-inaugural-fliduc-literary-festival

### 2026-09-25: Flup literary festival in Rio de Janeiro focuses on Black feminism

The 16th Flup literary festival in Rio de Janeiro highlights Black feminism and honors Ana Maria Gonçalves, while CCBB RJ hosts professional workshops for women in the arts.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/festa-literria-das-periferias-flup-celebrates-black-feminism-in-rio

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