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Book Fair in Belém debuts with António José Seguro paying tribute to António Lobo AntunesPhoto by _Alicja_ on Pexels
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Book Fair in Belém debuts with António José Seguro paying tribute to António Lobo Antunes

SOL11 September 2026 at 18:33

The 9th edition of the Book Fair in Belém will take place from September 17th in the gardens of Belém Palace. The event kicks off with a tribute concert to writer António Lobo Antunes, performed by fadista Kátia Guerreiro and Vitorino Salomé.

Among the artists performing throughout the festival are the band GNR, ÁTOA and NAPA, joining the lineup of this edition. The programme thus combines literature with music.

António José Seguro is one of the confirmed participants at the event, having been invited to speak during the Book Fair. The Portuguese politician will take part in the activities of the festival dedicated to books and culture.

The Book Fair in Belém thus returns for its 9th edition, remaining one of the main cultural events in the Portuguese capital in the field of literature and the arts.

Why this matters

Readers in Lisbon have access to a free cultural event that combines literature and music for several weeks, with a diverse programme that includes tribute concerts to writers and performances by well-known bands. This edition marks the fair's return to the gardens of Belém Palace after the success of previous editions.

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