FILBA, the International Festival of Literature in Buenos Aires, runs from 28th September-2nd October and is set to be an action-packed five days filled with panels, interviews, readings and performances. It’s the eighth edition of the festival and is on its second run after taking place in Montevideo last week. Figueroa Alcorta 3415) and The Cultural Centre La Abadía (Gorostiaga 1908). One of the most prominent authors appearing at the festival is Scotsman Irvine Welsh, the author of Trainspotting. Other highlights of the festival include silent reading parties, poetry on the subte and music events.

Source: The Argentina Independent September 28, 2016 14:37 UTC