A harbour of discovery,
where tales arrive on tides
22-25 January 2026, Galle
A harbour of discovery,
where tales arrive on tides
22-25 January 2026, Galle
GLF returns 22nd-25th January 2026 with an Opening Night on 21st
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Festival Experiences
"The events were really well-attended, the conversations around the festival were wide-ranging, and, all in all, it was a fabulous introduction to Sri Lanka. I'll definitely be back.."
Sathnam Sanghera
Afua Hirsch
Author
Aube Rey Lescure
Author
Devdutt Pattanaik
Author
Dr Adam Rutherford
Author
Dr Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
Author
Greg Mosse
Author
Helen Macdonald
Author
Etc.
2025 Festival Partners
Gold Sponsors
Lounge Partner
Beverage Sponsor
Official Bookshop Partner
Official Creative Partner & Fine Art Print Supplier
Official Merchandise Partner
Art Trail Partner
Session Sponsors
Opening Night Sponsors
Session Sponsors
Session & Creative Sponsor
Session Sponsors
Venue Partner
Coffee Partner
Furniture Partner
Antiques Partner
Premium Hospitality
Premium Hospitality
Premium Hospitality
Partners
Coworking Space Partner
Hospitality Partners
Special Thanks
Author Gift Sponsors
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Integrated Media Partner
