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-Tamil New Year.

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
Galle Literary Festival 2027 Visit website ↗ Sri Lanka · galle
Galle Literary Festival 2027 inside Galle Fort. 2027 dates to be announced - check galleliteraryfestival.com for confirmed details.

1 January 2027
Jaffna Music Festival Sri Lanka · jaffna
Jaffna Music Festival 2027, 10–12 January. Carnatic music, Bharatanatyam dance, and contemporary artists celebrating the north's cultural recovery.

10–12 January 2027
Navam Perahera Sri Lanka · colombo
Navam Perahera 2027, 11–12 February. Elephants, dancers, and drummers circle Beira Lake - one of Colombo's most-visited annual Buddhist processions.

11–12 February 2027
Sinhala New Year (Aluth Avurudda) Sri Lanka
Sinhala New Year (Aluth Avurudda) falls on 13-14 April each year. Rituals, traditional games, and family feasts mark the end of Sri Lanka's harvest season.

13–14 April 2027
Vesak Festival Sri Lanka
Vesak Festival 2027, 20–21 May. Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist public holiday, with lantern displays, dansalas, and temple processions nationwide.

20–21 May 2027

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