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Colombo International Book Fair

Name: Colombo International Book Fair
Start: 2026-09-25
End: 2026-09-25
Location: Colombo

The 27th Colombo International Book Fair, organized by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association, runs for ten days from September 25 to October 4, 2026. Held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, this annual exhibition offers local and foreign books at discounted prices. The fair emphasizes environmental responsibility, urging visitors to bring reusable bags to minimize plastic waste.

Date: Sep 25, 2026
Location: Colombo
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

27th annual edition
10-day exhibition of local and international books
Special discounts available
Environmental campaign: "Read with wisdom – Carry with wisdom"

Hosted annually by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association, the Colombo International Book Fair is a major literary event open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. It attracts a large public seeking diverse literature, featuring around 70 local and 32 international publishers. Attendees can purchase a wide array of books in Sinhala, Tamil, and English, benefiting from special discounts. The event also includes book launches, author meetings, and various literary activities, with online ticketing available for convenience.

For its 27th edition in 2026, the fair strongly promotes environmental awareness under the theme “Read with wisdom – Carry with wisdom.” This initiative, in collaboration with the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), enforces regulations against the free distribution of plastic handle bags. Visitors are actively encouraged to bring their own eco-friendly bags. Furthermore, food stalls within the BMICH premises are required to adhere to prohibitions on single-use polythene products, such as lunch sheets and plastic straws, reflecting a commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of large public gatherings.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall; adaderana.lk
Area for browsing nearby events: Colombo

Organizer — source statement: the CEA, together with the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association, will implement a special program during the fair; www.newswire.lk

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.