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Special Children’s Day Event

Special Children’s Day Event

Oct 1, 2026 Colombo
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A celebratory program held at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital in Colombo to mark World Children's Day. The event provides entertainment and support for children receiving inpatient and post-treatment care, featuring magic shows...

Childrens Day Charity +5
Colombo International Book Fair

Colombo International Book Fair

Sep 25, 2026 Colombo

The 27th Colombo International Book Fair, organized by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association, takes place from September 25 to October 4, 2026, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in...

Book Fair Exhibition +5
Colombo International Kite Festival 2026

Colombo International Kite Festival 2026

Aug 8-9, 2026 Colombo

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 +5
19th Century Views of Ceylon

19th Century Views of Ceylon

Jul 30 - Aug 1, 2026 Colombo

"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...

Exhibition Art +5
Colombo Literary Festival 2026

Colombo Literary Festival 2026

Jul 24-29, 2026 Colombo

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 +8
Form Unbound Exhibition

Form Unbound Exhibition

Jun 19-28, 2026 Colombo

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 +3
Dragon Boat Culture Festival

Dragon Boat Culture Festival

Jun 13, 2026 Colombo

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...

Festival Dragon Boat +6