Bienal do Livro Bahia

Bienal do Livro Bahia is a major literary and cultural event presented by Brazil’s Ministry of Culture and the Government of the State of Bahia. Rooted in Bahia’s distinctive cultural identity, the biennial brings authors, readers, publishers, and cultural figures together in Salvador, creating a platform for literature and discussion with a strong local perspective. Its 2026 edition welcomed around 130,000 visitors over seven days, marking the event’s most solid edition to date and reinforcing its ambition to be the largest literature and culture event in the Northeast and the third largest in Brazil.

The program features more than 150 authors and personalities, over 100 hours of content, and more than 150 exhibiting brands. Visitors can explore official and state-government programming, author autograph sessions, attractions, and exhibitor spaces. The event also shares practical information, answers frequently asked questions, and publishes news and media coverage.

Through its activities and public gathering, Bienal do Livro Bahia celebrates reading while connecting Bahia’s cultural character with conversations across Brazil’s literary landscape