Upcoming Events in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka events 2026: Kandy Esala Perahera in August, Vel Festival in July, Galle Literary Festival in January, and Sinhala and Tamil New Year in April.

• Kandy Esala Perahera Visit website ↗ Sri Lanka · kandy

  Kandy Esala Perahera 2026, 1–10 August. Fire dancers, drummers, and decorated elephants parade through Kandy's streets for ten nights.

  1–10 August 2026
• Colombo Fashion Week Sri Lanka · colombo

  Colombo Fashion Week 2026, 12–14 September. Sri Lankan and South Asian designers showcase at one of South Asia's most prominent style platforms.

  12–14 September 2026
• Whale Watching Season - Mirissa Sri Lanka · mirissa

  Whale Watching Season Mirissa 2026–27, November–April. Blue whales, sperm whales, and spinner dolphins sighted on daily boat tours.

  1 Nov – 30 Apr 2027
• Jaffna Music Festival Sri Lanka · jaffna

  Jaffna Music Festival 2027, 10–12 January. Carnatic music, Bharatanatyam dance, and contemporary artists marking the north's cultural revival.

  10–12 January 2027
• Galle Literary Festival Visit website ↗ Sri Lanka · galle

  Galle Literary Festival 2027, 22–25 January inside Galle Fort. International authors and speakers, with readings, panels, and workshops.

  22–25 January 2027
• Navam Perahera Sri Lanka · colombo

  Navam Perahera 2027, 11–12 February. Elephants, dancers, and drummers circle Beira Lake at Gangaramaya Temple — one of Colombo's biggest events.

  11–12 February 2027