Photography: Mafra City Council
The Mafra Literary Festival, curated by José Fanha, returns from November 3 to 9 with a diverse programme designed for audiences of all ages. The event aims to bring the community closer to books and to the many forms of literary expression.
In addition to the Book Fair, which brings together new releases and great classics at the South Tower of the Palace, the festival will feature storytelling sessions, author talks, and reading and theatre performances.
participation in all activities is free of charge
During the first days, from November 3 to 6, activities will be especially dedicated to schools, with traditional storytelling sessions created for younger audiences.
Starting on November 6 at 6 p.m., the festival officially opens its doors to all visitors at the South Tower of the Royal Building of Mafra, where most of the programme will take place. The Beatriz Costa Municipal Auditorium will also host several performances and meetings.
The schedule is packed with unmissable events. Highlights include the play “My Solitude Should Have Wings” (November 6, at 9 p.m.), author discussions such as “From Camões to Machado de Assis: Paths of the Portuguese Language” and “Reading to Grow” (November 7, at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively), the session “Memories and the Memorial do Convento” (November 8, at 3 p.m.), and the storytelling evening “The Night of Wandering Tales”, on November 8 at 9:30 p.m.
The final day, November 9, will feature a literary marathon with events dedicated to theatre, memoir writing, and local literature, culminating in the closing session “Voices That Fly”, scheduled for 7 p.m.
Participation in all activities is free but subject to prior registration. The full programme can be found on the official website of the Mafra City Council.
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