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City of Asylum Literature Festival

Web: https://cityofasylum.org/litfest-2025/

The City of Asylum Literature Festival, also known as LitFest, is an annual event that celebrates global voices and perspectives in literature. The festival features a diverse lineup of authors, translators, and musicians.

Where:

Pittsburgh, PA
US

When:

October 18 to October 19, 2025

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