Probably the Best Literary Festival in the World ( Galle Literary Festival) – 22 – 25 January 2026 (Sri Lankan Event )
Galle Literary Festival
“Probably the Best Literary Festival in the World.”
Sebastian Faulks
22 – 25 January 2026, Galle, Sri Lanka
South Asia’s Biggest Literary Celebration Returns!
Imagine four days in the cobbled streets of historic Galle Fort, where +50 international authors and Sri Lanka’s most exciting voices gather by the sea.
From fiction and memoir to poetry, history, art, and politics, It is a celebration of conversation, creativity, and connection. Expect panels, performances, lit lunches, children’s storytelling, and more—all surrounded by sun, culture, and coastal charm.
Plan your journey to Sri Lanka’s south this January and join us for stories that inspire, ideas that connect, and memories that last a lifetime at Galle Literary Festival 2026.
Art Trail: 22 January – 1 February Children’s Festival: 25 – 24 January
Gourmet Galle: 26 January – 1 February
