Events at the British Council | British Council Sri Lanka

Know your Digital Library

British Council Digital Library is a one-stop destination for your education and entertainment needs.

Date: Friday 18 July 2025 10:00 to Friday 16 January 2026 12:30

Statement of Purpose (SOP) session with the University of Glasgow

A Statement of Purpose (SOP) is one of the most essential elements of any study-abroad application.

Date: Thursday 11 December 2025

HERITAGE AS PERFORMANCE: Constructions of identity and belonging

Tags: Arts Libraries Performance Film

Step into a world where movement breathes life into myth, and tradition is transformed through the lens of contemporary dance.

Date: Wednesday 17 December 2025 18:30 to Thursday 18 December 2025 18:00
Location: British Council Colombo and Jaffna

Colombo Storytelling

Join us for an enchanting Christmas storytelling session featuring The Christmas Pig.

Date: Saturday 20 December 2025 11:00 to 12:00
Location: British Council Colombo Library

Jaffna storytelling

Join us for the heartwarming ''The Snowman'' storytelling session and step into a magical winter adventure where a friendly snowman comes to life.

Date: Sunday 21 December 2025 15:30 to 16:30
Location: British Council Library Jaffna

Reading Challenge is here

The British Council Reading Challenge is back!

Date: Wednesday 14 January 2026 10:00 to Wednesday 18 February 2026 16:00
Location: Colombo, Kandy, Jaffna