FLIPIRI: the Pirenópolis Literary Festival

FLIPIRI — Festa Literária de Pirenópolis (Pirenópolis Literary Festival) is an event devoted to books and reading, with author talks, activities for students and a cultural programme. In 2026 it reaches its 16th edition, according to press reports.

The 2026 edition

According to the reports, the 2026 edition’s theme is “Raízes e Memórias – Vem 300!” (“Roots and Memories – Here Comes 300!”), a reference to the 300th anniversary of Pirenópolis, which the town celebrates on 7 October 2027. The programme was split into two parts:

Why combine FLIPIRI with your trip

November is the start of the rainy season in Pirenópolis (which broadly runs from October to April in central Brazil): the waterfalls usually swell and the vegetation turns green, but you need to watch out for flash floods. A trip at festival time can combine:

• the literary programme in the historic centre;
• a tour of the churches and museums — see historic centre;
• a waterfall with a short trail in the morning — see waterfalls.

The town and the written word

Pirenópolis has a long relationship with the press: according to the City Hall, the first newspaper in Goiás, A Matutina Meiapontense, was printed in the town between 1830 and 1834. Learn more in history of Pirenópolis.

How to follow it

• Follow the channels of Pirenópolis City Hall and the event organisers.
• Check this guide’s events calendar, updated when there is official confirmation.
• If you are travelling just for the festival, book accommodation near the historic centre — see where to stay.