03 of October of 2024
FLIPORTO Portugal 2025 – The Book in Digital Times and Literature in the Portuguese Language – October 22–25, 2025, at the Monastery of Leça do Balio
For the first time in Portugal, the International Literary Festival of Pernambuco – FLIPORTO – crosses the Atlantic to celebrate literature and the Portuguese language at the Monastery of Leça do Balio. This historic gathering of FLIPORTO in Portugal marks not only the celebration of twenty years of a landmark literary festival, but also the affirmation of Portuguese-language literature as a living, diverse, and global heritage.
FLIPORTO 2025
October 22–25 at the Monastery of Leça do Balio
The Book in Digital Times and Literature in the Portuguese Language
A unique literary celebration
For the first time in Portugal, the International Literary Festival of Pernambuco – FLIPORTO – crosses the Atlantic to celebrate literature and the Portuguese language at the Monastery of Leça do Balio, from October 22 to 25, 2025.
The Book in Digital Times
Under the theme “The Book in Digital Times and Literature in the Portuguese Language”, FLIPORTO reaffirms itself as one of the most significant literary festivals in the Portuguese-speaking world, bringing together authors, thinkers, artists, and readers around the written word and the new forms of cultural creation and enjoyment.
Guerra Junqueiro Literary Prize
On the opening day, October 22, at 6:00 p.m., the Guerra Junqueiro Literary Prize 2024 will be awarded to the writer Dulce Maria Cardoso. Her work will be presented by researcher Margarida Calafate Ribeiro.
During the festival, the Guerra Junqueiro Lusophony Prize 2024 will also be presented, honouring the Angolan writer Amélia Dalomba, with a presentation by Professor Hermenegildo Seca.
Admission is free — secure your place at the various festival sessions and take part in debates, panels, book launches, and unique moments celebrating literature in the Portuguese language.
FLIPORTO 2025 Programme
October 22
5:00 p.m. – FLIPORTO Opening Ceremony
Welcome drink and guest reception
Opening remarks by the organisers and official representatives
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Guerra Junqueiro Literary Prize 2024 Award Ceremony
Laureate: Dulce Maria Cardoso
Presentation of her work by Margarida Calafate Ribeiro (researcher in culture and literature)
October 23
10:30 a.m. – Welcome Session for Partner Schools
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Happiness Is Me
Laughter therapy session with Manuela Bulcão
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Once Upon a Time, a Musical Book; Once Upon a Time, a Digital Book
In conversation with António Mota
Moderated by Cláudia Aguiar Rodrigues
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Panel: Technology and Literature – The Impact of AI on Literature, Thought, and Human Happiness
Guests: Bernardo Pinto, Luís Filipe, João Reis, Luís Borges Gouveia
Moderated by João Oliveira (writer and international consultant)
10:30 a.m. – Welcome Session for Partner Schools
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – The Storyteller’s Chest: Magical Tales
With Rui Ramos (storyteller and magician)
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Panel: The Importance of Literary Festivals in Shaping Readers and Writers
Guests: António Campos, Rui Couceiro, João Rasteiro, Manuela Ribeiro, Ivo Furtado
Moderated by Cláudia Aguiar Rodrigues
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Panel: The Portuguese Language That Unites Us
Guests: Amélia Dalomba, Olinda Beja, José Manuel Diogo, Alexandre Faria
Moderated by Igor Lopes (journalist and writer)
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Guerra Junqueiro Lusophony Literary Prize – Angola 2024 Award Ceremony
Laureate: Amélia Dalomba
Presentation of her work by Hermenegildo Seca
October 25
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Panel: Pilgrim Artists
Guests: Ana Aragão (architect), Balbina Mendes (painter), Isabel Rio Novo (to be confirmed)
Moderated by Avelina Ferraz (publisher and cultural producer)
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Panel: Joaquim Nabuco, Camões, and The Lusiads
Guests: António Campos, João Morgado
Moderated by Igor Lopes
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Portugal Launch of Livro Geral, by Carlos Pena Filho
Presented by João Morgado
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Closing Session | Networking | Farewell Drink
