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
We are taking a pause to plan for the future.
Galle Literary Festival 2026 will be postponed as we reshape our model to keep the stories, conversations, and creativity going for years to come.
Thank you for being part of our story. We’ll be back in 2027, stronger than ever.
In the meantime, we invite you to follow @GalleLitFest on social media and keep an eye out for intimate literary events and conversations throughout 2026.
All current memberships will be extended through to 2027.
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
Deepa Bhasthi
Speaker
Amitav Ghosh
Speaker
Banu Mushtaq
Speaker
Lemn Sissay
Speaker
Ece Temelkuran
Speaker
Kavita Puri
Speaker
2026
Speakers
Deepa Bhasthi
Speaker
Amitav Ghosh
Speaker
Banu Mushtaq
Speaker
Lemn Sissay
Speaker
Ece Temelkuran
Speaker
Kavita Puri
Speaker
Etc.
Special Offers on Stay Packages
2026 Festival Partners
Banking Partner
Beverage Partners
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
Silver Partner
Premium Hospitality Partners
Bronze Partners
Premium Travel Partner
Partners
Coworking Space Partner
Hospitality Partners
Furniture Partner
Special Thanks
Author Gift Sponsors
Print Media Sponsor
Broadcast Media Sponsor
Integrated Media Partner
