1 Feb Monday

  • 10:00 AM -

    06:00 PM

    USD

    FESTIVAL PASS

    Friday 29th January

    GALLE LITERARY FESTIVAL

    A Festival Pass gives you access to all events in the Hall de Galle and the Maritime Museum throughout the Festival. Check How To Buy Tickets page for more information.

  • 06:00 AM -

    11:00 AM

    USD

    WHALE-WATCH

    Monday 01st February

    Meet at the Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel

    Join a small band of seafarers and Festival writers, and set off to look for whales! Organised by Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel.

  • 09:00 AM -

    11:00 AM

    USD

    MY OWN GALLE FORT

    Monday 01st February

    Begins in front of the Amangalla

    Mrs. S.F. Cader's family have lived in the Fort for over 100 years. Today she leads you on a tour of the place she grew up in and tells you about the old Muslim families of Galle Fort.

  • 10:00 AM -

    01:00 PM

    USD

    CYCLE TOUR

    Monday 01st February

    Begins and ends at Wijeya Beach, Thalpe

    Finish off the Festival with a gentle ride into the interior of Galle, with its paddy fields and temples. Ride at your own pace and enjoy refreshments along the way!

  • 11:00 AM -

    02:00 PM

    USD

    COOKING SCHOOL - A FEAST OF GALLE

    Monday 01st February

    TBC

    Learn to cook a real Galle speciality from ladies of the Fort, and hear about the history of the dishes. Enjoy the feast you have prepared! Proceeds go to the Muslim Women's Association of Galle.

  • 01:00 PM -

    02:30 PM

    USD

    FINALE LUNCH

    Monday 01st February

    Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel

    A last chance to linger over lunch with Festival readers and writers.