Colombo Children's Book Fair

කොළඹ ළමා පොත් ප්‍රදර්ශනය

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Arts & CultureColombo
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsCICBF's dedicated focus on children's and
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: LKR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Colombo Children's Book Fair in Colombo

The Colombo International Children's Book Fair and Literary Festival, organised by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association, is a newly launched event dedicated specifically to children's and young adult literature, distinct from the older, broader Colombo International Book Fair. Its inaugural programme at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre includes storytelling, author meet-and-greets, creative workshops and a children's health-awareness strand.

Storytelling corners, author meet-and-greets and art competitions fill a Colombo exhibition hall each time the Colombo International Children's Book Fair and Literary Festival, abbreviated CICBF, brings its programme to the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

CICBF's dedicated focus on children's and young adult literature, rather than general publishing, marks a deliberate gap-filling move by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association within the country's literary calendar

02

The mystery stays covered

Its combination of literacy programming with a health-awareness component for children and parents is an unusual pairing not typically found at adult-oriented book fairs

03

The city starts moving

As Sri Lanka's first fair of this specific kind, organisers have framed it around an ambition to establish the country as a South Asian hub for children's literature

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

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Storytelling sessions

Water and renewal

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author meet-and-greets

The sacred route

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creative workshops in art and drama

The local code

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and reading challenge competitions form the core of CICBF's programme

Tradition 5

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alongside its added health-awareness strand for families

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As an inaugural event

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Living ritual

many of these features are still being established as recurring traditions rather than fixed long-standing customs

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Use Colombo transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suits a family-oriented exhibition setting, particularly for children participating in hands-on workshops or competitions. Comfortable footwear is useful given...

Safety

For Colombo Children's Book Fair, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Colombo, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

LKR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map6.94 N, 79.85 EOpen in Google Maps

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Nearest airportRML — Colombo Ratmalana
TransportUse Colombo transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Colombo, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Colombo Children's Book Fair?

Colombo Children's Book Fair is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Colombo Children's Book Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Source statusOfficial source linked
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