the biennial of the book, bienal do livro, is another incredible literary festival that is held for 11 days typically during the months of august and september, and includes, debates, talks, meet-and-greets with writers as well as other personalities, and much more - the event accounts with the support of the ministério da cultura.

some of the largest shops also have a record and music section, unique locations where to experience and purchase hard-to-find or collector editions of brazilian music . 

ranking high among the bookstores promoting cultural events, livraria cultura has its main location in downtown rio at rua senador dantas, 45, inside the art decó building of the former  cine vitória, a landmark movie theater of times gone by.