Sri Lanka is set to host an incredible array of events over the next 12 months, ranging from prestigious international exhibitions and cutting-edge technology conferences to vibrant cultural festivals and specialized trade shows. This comprehensive guide covers all major events happening from July 30, 2025, to July 30, 2026, providing you with essential details for planning your participation or attendance.
Overview
Sri Lanka’s event landscape spans multiple sectors including technology, hospitality, textiles, industrial development, gems & jewelry, culture, and business. The country’s strategic location, world-class venues, and growing reputation as a MICE destination make it an ideal hub for regional and international events.
Event Calendar Summary
| Event | Date | Venue | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Reach Australian Education Fair | August 3, 2025 | Cinnamon Grand, Colombo | Education | Confirmed |
| Intex Sri Lanka 2025 | August 6-8, 2025 | BMICH, Colombo | Textile/Fashion | Confirmed |
| Industry Expo 2025 | September 18-21, 2025 | BMICH, Colombo | Industrial | Confirmed |
| Sri Lanka MICE Expo 2025 | September 22-26, 2025 | Colombo | Tourism/MICE | Confirmed |
| National IT Conference (NITC 2025) | October 14-16, 2025 | Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo | Technology | Confirmed |
| KCD Sri Lanka 2025 | October 26, 2025 | BMICH, Colombo | Technology/Cloud | Confirmed |
| Facets Sri Lanka 2026 | January 3-5, 2026 | Cinnamon Life, Colombo | Gems & Jewelry | Confirmed |
| Galle Literary Festival | February 6-9, 2026 | Galle Fort | Cultural/Literary | Confirmed |
| Textech Sri Lanka 2026 | March 5-7, 2026 | Sri Lanka Exhibition Centre | Textile Technology | Confirmed |
| DyeChem Sri Lanka 2026 | March 5-7, 2026 | Sri Lanka Exhibition Centre | Chemical/Dyes | Confirmed |
| AICPA & CIMA SHIFT25 Summit | June 12, 2025 | Cinnamon Life, Colombo | Business/Finance | Completed |
| Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE) 2025 | June 13-15, 2025 | BMICH, Colombo | Food & Hospitality | Completed |
| Sri Lanka Expo 2026 | June 18-21, 2026 | BMICH, Colombo | Trade/Export | Confirmed |
| Hotel Show Colombo 2025 | July 25-27, 2025 | BMICH, Colombo | Hospitality | Completed |
Detailed Event Information
August 2025
Global Reach Australian Education Fair
Date: August 3, 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
Category: Education & Training
Entry: Free
This premier education fair brings together top Australian universities and educational institutions. Students and parents can explore study opportunities, meet university representatives, receive visa guidance, scholarship information, and accommodation assistance for 2025/2026 intakes.
Key Features:
- Direct interaction with Australian university representatives
- Scholarship guidance and visa consultation
- Applications open for 2025/2026 intakes
- Free entry and expert guidance
Contact: Global Reach Sri Lanka
Intex Sri Lanka 2025 – International Textile Sourcing Show
Date: August 6-8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue: BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), Colombo
Category: Textile & Fashion
The 17th edition of Sri Lanka’s largest international textile sourcing exhibition, featuring fibers, yarns, apparel fabrics, embroidery, accessories, and fashion trends from leading manufacturers and suppliers.
Key Features:
- Interactive Business Forum (IBF)
- Latest textile technologies and trends
- Fashion buyers and sourcing opportunities
- Expected floor size: 8,000 sq.m
- International textile manufacturers under one roof
Target Audience: Fashion buyers, textile manufacturers, sourcing professionals, fashion designers
September 2025
Industry Expo 2025
Date: September 18-21, 2025
Venue: BMICH, Colombo
Category: Industrial Development
Organizer: Ministry of Industry & Entrepreneurship Development and Industrial Development Board (IDB)
Sri Lanka’s premier industrial exhibition showcasing the country’s diverse industrial sectors and fostering market integration, technological advancement, and international partnerships.
Industry Sectors Covered:
- Food & Beverages
- Textiles & Apparels
- Rubber, Plastics & Allied Industries
- Metal, Die, Mold, Machinery Tools
- Electrical/Electronics
- Automotive & Related Industries
- Gems & Jewelry
- ICT & Advanced Technology Services
- Construction & Decor Industries
- Maritime & Shipping
- Pharmaceuticals & Ayurvedic
- And 20+ other industry sectors
Key Features:
- Industry Innovation Arena
- One Stop Shop experience
- B2B & B2C meetings
- Networking opportunities
- Local & international partnerships
Contact: +94 77 803 7569 | [email protected]
Sri Lanka MICE Expo 2025
Date: September 22-26, 2025
Venue: Colombo
Category: MICE Tourism
Organizer: Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB)
The inaugural MICE Expo showcasing Sri Lanka’s premier MICE tourism offerings, expecting over 100 international buyers from the global meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions industry.
Key Features:
- Platform for international MICE buyers
- Sri Lanka’s tourism and hospitality showcase
- Networking with industry professionals
- Focus on Indian MICE market
- Business matching opportunities
Target Audience: MICE planners, event organizers, corporate travel managers, venue operators
October 2025
43rd National IT Conference (NITC 2025)
Date: October 14-16, 2025
Venue: Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo
Theme: “Fostering a Human Centric Nation: Towards Society 5.0”
Organizer: Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL)
Sri Lanka’s flagship IT conference featuring 6 specialized tracks with 30+ local and international speakers, focusing on the intersection of technology and human-centric development.
Conference Tracks:
- FinTech – Financial Technology
- EduTech – Education Technology
- TravelTech – Travel Technology
- InfoSec & E-Governance – Information Security
- AgriTech – Agricultural Technology
- eHealth – Electronic Healthcare
Schedule:
- Inauguration: October 14, 6:00 PM onwards
- Day 1: October 15, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Day 2: October 16, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Awards Ceremony: CSSL National ICT Awards including ICT Leader of the Year, Best Founder Award, CIO of the Year, and Student Awards
Registration:
- Inauguration: LKR 20,000 (USD 100 for foreign participants)
- Single Day: LKR 15,000 (USD 75 for foreign participants)
- Full Conference: LKR 50,000 (USD 250 for foreign participants)
KCD Sri Lanka 2025 – Kubernetes Community Days
Date: October 26, 2025
Venue: BMICH, Colombo
Category: Technology/Cloud Computing
Organizer: CNCF (Cloud Native Computing Foundation)
The 3rd edition of Sri Lanka’s biggest cloud-native and Kubernetes community event, bringing together developers, DevOps engineers, and technology enthusiasts.
Key Features:
- Cloud-native technologies and practices
- Kubernetes deployment strategies
- Industry expert speakers
- Community networking
- Technical workshops and sessions
- Call for speakers open via Sessionize
Target Audience: DevOps engineers, software developers, system administrators, cloud architects
January 2026
Facets Sri Lanka 2026 – 32nd Edition
Date: January 3-5, 2026
Venue: Cinnamon Life, Colombo
Category: Gems & Jewelry
South Asia’s premier gem and jewelry exhibition, marking the first major trade event of 2026. This prestigious show explores Sri Lanka’s gem legacy and its influence on modern international trade.
Key Features:
- Leading industry professionals
- Story Corners with expert insights
- Unique blend of business and leisure
- Premium venue at Cinnamon Life
- International gem and jewelry trade platform
- Sri Lanka’s renowned gem heritage showcase
Target Audience: Gem dealers, jewelry manufacturers, precious stone traders, international buyers
February 2026
Galle Literary Festival 2026
Date: February 6-9, 2026 (Based on 2025 pattern)
Venue: Galle Fort – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Category: Cultural/Literary
One of Asia’s most prestigious literary festivals, bringing together renowned authors, poets, journalists, and literary enthusiasts in the historic Dutch Galle Fort.
Key Features:
- Literary Festival main program
- Art Trail exhibitions
- Children’s Festival
- Festival Social events
- Gourmet Galle culinary experiences
- Lit Market for book lovers
- International and local author participation
Expected Program:
- Literary talks and panel discussions
- Poetry readings and workshops
- Book launches and signings
- Cultural performances
- Networking sessions
Target Audience: Authors, publishers, literary enthusiasts, cultural tourists, academics
March 2026
13th Textech Sri Lanka 2026
Date: March 5-7, 2026
Venue: Sri Lanka Exhibition Centre
Category: Textile Technology & Machinery
Sri Lanka’s premier international exhibition focusing on textile and apparel technology, machinery, and related services, expected to draw significant international participation.
Key Features:
- Latest textile manufacturing technology
- Apparel production machinery
- Industry innovation showcase
- Business networking opportunities
- Technical seminars and workshops
- International supplier connections
Co-located Event: 51st DyeChem Sri Lanka 2026
51st DyeChem Sri Lanka International Expo 2026
Date: March 5-7, 2026
Venue: Sri Lanka Exhibition Centre
Category: Dyes & Chemicals
The most prestigious international exhibition dedicated to dyes, fine chemicals, and specialty chemicals for the textile and related industries.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive dyes and chemicals showcase
- Latest chemical processing technology
- International supplier network
- Technical conferences and seminars
- Business matchmaking sessions
- Innovation in chemical manufacturing
Target Audience: Textile manufacturers, chemical suppliers, dye manufacturers, technical professionals
June 2026
Sri Lanka Expo 2026
Date: June 18-21, 2026
Venue: BMICH, Colombo
Organizer: Export Development Board (EDB) & Ministry of Industries
Category: Trade & Export
After a 14-year hiatus, this major export exhibition returns to showcase Sri Lanka’s diverse range of export products and services to international markets.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive export product showcase
- International buyer participation
- B2B meeting facilitation
- Export opportunity exploration
- Government and private sector collaboration
- Focus on Myanmar and regional markets
Target Audience: Exporters, international buyers, trade representatives, government officials
Completed Major Events (Reference)
AICPA & CIMA SHIFT25 Summit (Completed)
Date: June 12, 2025
Venue: Cinnamon Life, Colombo
This flagship business and finance leadership event brought together Sri Lanka’s most influential leaders, celebrating CIMA’s 60th anniversary in Sri Lanka.
Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE) 2025 (Completed)
Date: June 13-15, 2025
Venue: BMICH, Colombo
The 22nd edition featuring Southeast Asia’s premier food and hospitality tradeshow with extensive culinary competitions.
Hotel Show Colombo 2025 (Completed)
Date: July 25-27, 2025
Venue: BMICH, Colombo
The 17th edition of Sri Lanka’s largest hospitality trade exhibition with concurrent competitions and food festivals.
Cultural Festivals & Traditional Events
Major Religious and Cultural Festivals (2025-2026)
Kandy Esala Perahera
Date: July 30 – August 9, 2025
Location: Kandy
The most spectacular Buddhist festival honoring the Sacred Tooth Relic, featuring elephants, dancers, and cultural performances.
Sinhala & Tamil New Year
Date: April 13-14, 2026
Location: Nationwide
Sri Lanka’s most celebrated cultural festival with traditional games, ceremonies, and family gatherings.
Vesak Poya
Date: May 2026 (Full Moon Day)
Location: Nationwide
Major Buddhist celebration with illuminated pandals, lantern displays, and religious ceremonies.
Independence Day
Date: February 4, 2026
Location: Colombo
National celebration with military parades, cultural performances, and patriotic displays.
Upcoming Industry-Specific Events
Additional Confirmed Events
- INCO 2025 Industrial Exhibition – March 21-23, 2025 (Already occurred)
- BNI Sri Lanka National Conference 2025 – May 18, 2025 (Already occurred)
- DMASL Digital Summit 2025 – July 24-25, 2025 (Already occurred)
Planned Events for Late 2026
- Hotel Show Colombo 2026 – July 2026 (Expected)
- Intex Sri Lanka 2026 – August 2026 (Expected)
- Various cultural festivals and religious celebrations throughout the year
Venue Information
Key Event Venues in Colombo:
- BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall)
- Sri Lanka’s premier exhibition venue
- Multiple exhibition halls and conference facilities
- Address: Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07
- Cinnamon Life
- Luxury integrated development
- Premium conference and exhibition facilities
- Address: 37 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02
- Shangri-La Hotel Colombo
- World-class conference facilities
- Multiple meeting rooms and grand ballroom
- Address: One Galle Face, Colombo 02
- Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC)
- Modern exhibition facility
- Flexible exhibition and conference spaces
Planning Your Participation
For International Visitors:
- Visa Requirements: Check latest visa policies for your country
- Best Time to Visit: Consider monsoon seasons when planning
- Accommodation: Book early during major events
- Transportation: Colombo offers excellent connectivity to venues
For Exhibitors:
- Early Registration: Many events offer early bird discounts
- Documentation: Ensure all trade licenses and documentation are current
- Networking: Plan for pre and post-event networking opportunities
For Attendees:
- Registration: Most events require advance registration
- Professional Development: Many events offer CPD points
- Cultural Experience: Combine business with cultural exploration
Contact Information for Major Event Organizers
- Sri Lanka Export Development Board: +94 11 230 0715
- Industrial Development Board: +94 112 607 003
- Computer Society of Sri Lanka: CSSL Website
- Sri Lanka Convention Bureau: SLCB Website
- Ceylon Chamber of Commerce: +94 11 575 7500
Conclusion
Sri Lanka’s event calendar for 2025-2026 presents unprecedented opportunities for business development, knowledge sharing, cultural exchange, and professional networking. From cutting-edge technology conferences to traditional cultural celebrations, the island nation offers a diverse and rich event landscape that caters to various industries and interests.
Whether you’re an international investor looking for opportunities, a professional seeking knowledge updates, or a cultural enthusiast wanting to experience Sri Lanka’s rich heritage, this comprehensive calendar ensures you don’t miss any significant events during your next 12 months.
Stay Updated: Event details may change, so always verify directly with organizers before making final plans. Many events also offer virtual participation options for international attendees.
Last Updated: July 30, 2025
Sources: Official event websites, Sri Lanka Export Development Board, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, Industry Development Board, and various event organizers.