Colombo International Book Fair
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...
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Pro Food – Pro Pack – Ag Biz and Knowledge Hub 2026
Pro Food – Pro Pack – Ag Biz and Knowledge Hub 2026 is Sri Lanka's leading food industry exhibition, featuring around 450 stalls including international exhibitors. Held in Colombo, the event showcases...
Fusion Performance Atlas Angel 2026
Fusion Performance Atlas Angel 2026 is a joint fusion concert featuring the Sri Lanka Air Force Performing Arts Wing and the U.S. Pacific Air Force Band. The event will take place on...
Colombo International Kite Festival 2026
The Colombo International Kite Festival 2026, also known as the Derana-Signal Colombo International Kite Festival, is held on August 8–9 at Galle Face Green in Colombo. This sixth edition, organized by TV...
Kite Festival
International Festival
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19th Century Views of Ceylon
"19th Century Views of Ceylon" is a landmark art exhibition in Colombo showcasing a rare collection of historic 19th-century artworks. Organized by the George Keyt Foundation and the British High Commission, the...
Colombo Literary Festival 2026
The Colombo Literary Festival 2026 is the first international trilingual literary event in Sri Lanka, held at the Arcade Independence Square from July 24 to 29. The six-day festival provides a shared...
Literary Festival
Trilingual
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Trapped in a Broken Dream, I Still Think of You
Trapped in a Broken Dream, I Still Think of You is a solo exhibition by contemporary Sri Lankan artist Jagath Weerasinghe at Saskia Fernando Gallery, 41 Horton Place, Colombo 7. Running from...
Freedom 250 celebration
Freedom 250 celebration was a cultural event hosted by the US Embassy in Colombo on 4 July 2026 to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence, featuring American cinema screenings, speeches, fireworks,...
Form Unbound Exhibition
Form Unbound Exhibition is a two-week art and sculpture exhibition in Colombo featuring works by Sri Lankan artists Lakshan Perera and Sachith Vithanage. The exhibition explores connections between form, imagination, memory, and...
Art exhibition
Sculpture
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Dragon Boat Culture Festival
The 2026 Dragon Boat Culture Festival and China – Sri Lanka Friendship Cup Dragon Boat Race was held on June 13, 2026, at Port City Beach Plaza in Colombo. The event celebrated...
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Dragon Boat
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