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The Popcast: Latest music from Germany

Rock, pop, hiphop, electro: at the beginning of every month we shine our search beacon into the Germany's studios and clubs from up North to the South. 

Graphic: The word 'Popcast' on beige background. © Goethe-Institut / Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut / Tobias Schrank

A defining moment in Sri Lanka's cultural history

Colombo Literary Festival

The Colombo Literary Festival will take place in Colombo from July 24 to July 29, supported by the Goethe-Institut. This festival is the first of its kind in Sri Lanka and will run over six consecutive days. While the festival is open to everyone, it specifically aims at bringing together those who share a passion for writing, reading, music and film.

Colombo Literary Festival © Colombo Literary Festival © Colombo Literary Festival

Literary Festival

Christoph Peters at the Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival 2026

At the Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival 2026, Christoph Peters joins Savithri Rodrigo for the conversation A Writer’s Journey. The award-winning German novelist reflects on his literary work, cross-cultural experiences, and his forthcoming novel Detox (Entzug).

Christoph Peters © Peter von Felbert © Peter von Felbert

Franco-German Cultural Fund

Sister Library

Sister Library, founded by Indigenous artist aqui Thami, is a vibrant art initiative that goes beyond the conventional concept of a library. Rooted in the celebration of women, it intertwines literature with community involvement to nurture diverse and inclusive connections.

Sister Library (square) © Sister Library © Sister Library

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Would you like to stay up to date and not miss out in interesting cultural events? No problem - we will be happy to send you our monthly newsletter with updates from the Goethe-Institut in Sri Lanka. 
 

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Library

Our library is a place for everyone who wants to read and work, be inspired and meet like-minded people. Among other things, we offer various events for people at any German language level as well as for literary translators.

Opening Hours

Mon-Thur:
09:30 - 13:30 14:30 - 18:00
Fri:
09:30 -13:30
Sat:
11:00 - 15:00
Sun:
Closed

Lending

Reference use of the library is free of charge. To borrow books and other media a valid library card is needed.

Lending Service

Onleihe

Gain access to our eLibrary with more than 23,000 German language stock. Anywhere, anytime, free of charge!

Onleihe: The digital library

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Address

39, R.G. Senanayake Mawatha
Colombo 7
Sri Lanka

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+94 11 2694562

E-Mail

info-colombo@goethe.de

Opening Hours

Mon–Fri:
08:30–15:30
Mon–Fri:
08:30–15:30
Mon-Thur:
09:30 - 13:30 14:30 - 18:00
Fri:
09:30 -13:30
Sat:
11:00 - 15:00
Sun:
Closed
Goethe-Institut Colombo