Asked often, answered plainly.

A sarau is a gathering — traditionally in someone's home — where literature and music are shared aloud. It is older and gentler than a literary festival: no panels, no queues, no lanyards. Casa do Sarau keeps that spirit in a borrowed London room.

No. Most readings are in Portuguese and much of the conversation happens in English. Introductions and, often, translations are offered in English. Come for the sound of the language if nothing else.

Reservations are free and made through the Reserve page. Booking matters because the room is small: it tells us how many chairs to put out and stops us over-filling the space.

Write to us as soon as you know. Editions are usually fully reserved, and your place can be offered to someone on the waiting list.

Yes. Every edition includes an open microphone: three minutes, signed up at the door. For a programmed slot, send us your work through Take the Stage.

Regularly, but not on a rigid schedule — the programme is built around who is reading rather than around a calendar. The mailing list always hears first.

The main room has step-free access and there is an accessible toilet. Tell us what you need in your reservation and we will prepare for it.

Livraria do Sarau is curated for each edition, usually around that evening's writers and Lusophone publishers. Write to us if you would like to be considered.

Yes. We work with publishers, literary agencies, festivals and cultural institutions on London launches, readings and co-produced programmes. Write to us through Work with us and tell us the author or title you would like to bring to London.

Send your work through Take the Stage. Every edition also includes an open microphone — three minutes, signed up at the door.