PVLF 2026

Porto Book Fair 2025 Returns with 17 Days of Events

From Aug 22–Sept 7, Porto Book Fair fills Crystal Palace Gardens with books, concerts, films, and a tribute to Sérgio Godinho.
on Aug 22, 2025

The 12th edition of the Porto Livraria Book Fair, the capital's largest literary event, comes back to the iconic Crystal Palace Gardens from August 22 to September 7. During 17 days, there are a few free initiatives ahead of you.

This year, the organization chose to pay tribute to the famous composer and writer Sérgio Godinho. But it is not the first time that a 'song writer' has been focused on, as José Mário Branco was in 2018.

A tribute to one of the voices of freedom

Sérgio Godinho requires no presentation on the Portuguese cultural scene. Born in Porto in 1945, he is thus one of the most impressive individuals from Porto today.

Described as one of the great voices of freedom, specifically because of the song of the same name, written in 1974, he has a number of hits in his career, including "O Primeiro Dia" and "É Terça-feira", to mention but a few.

With over 20 albums, Sérgio Godinho has been awarded multiple distinctions and awards. His writing, though, is by no means limited to the realm of songs, as he has authored multiple novels and chronicles.

Throughout the Porto Book Fair, the show "O Meu Sérgio", a comic book publishing project, will be opened. The composer, singer, writer and poet will also be celebrated in the following manner:

Award of the City Medal
Granting of a linden tree in the Crystal Palace Gardens

17 days filled with free events

During 17 days, Porto Book Fair provides a mixed program packed with free cultural events, such as, for instance:

The attendance of different publisher and booksellers

Over 20 concerts, such as Jorge Palma, B Fachada, Manel Cruz and NAPA, among others
16 speeches
4 movie screenings
Over 80 children and youth activities

Other practical information

The Porto Book Fair is split between the Almeida Garrett Municipal Library Auditorium and the Palácio de Cristal Gardens, and is open on the following days and hours:

Monday to Thursday - 12 noon to 9pm

Fridays - 12pm to 10pm

Saturdays - 11am to 10pm

Sundays - 11am to 9pm