Colombo International Book Fair Draws Large Crowds on Second Day

Today marks the second day of the Colombo International Book Fair.

The book fair has been drawing large crowds of readers, with the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) premises filled with visitors by this morning.

Around 400 exhibition stalls are being operated at the fair, giving readers the opportunity to purchase books at special discounted prices.

Book launches and a number of other special programmes are also being held at the exhibition premises for visitors.

Both adults and young children have shown great enthusiasm for purchasing books.

The 27th edition of the Colombo International Book Fair, organised by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association, began yesterday and will continue until October 4. The official event information confirms that the fair is being held at BMICH from September 25 to October 4, 2026.