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Artists for Autism Awareness: Merak 2026 Celebrates the Power of Creative Collaboration
A powerful convergence of art, education, and social impact is set to take centre stage in Sri Lanka with Merak 2026, a national initiative spearheade
The Gratiaen Trust Announces the Shortlist for the 33rd Gratiaen Prize
The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation and with the support of the British Council, is pleased to share the shortlist for the
RihView: MJ & Vijay
This week felt like a reminder that influence doesn’t always follow logic. Some things hold their place long after their time has passed. Others mov
Love, Lies and Wildlife
Few playwrights in Sri Lanka have mastered the delicate balance between humour and insight quite like Indu Dharmasena. With a career spanning decades
Buzz with Danu: When Vari Vari Found Its Way Home
Standing there, watching Dhee bring Vari Vari to life in Sri Lanka, I couldn’t help but pause and take it all in. This wasn’t just another music l
La Bamba! Set to Ignite the Stage
Colombo is anticipating the arrival of the West End–licensed musical ‘La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz’ at Cinnamon Life, presented by City of Dre
ITC Ratnadipa Presents The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachandra
ITC Ratnadipa, in collaboration with the Jayantha Premachandra Foundation, presents The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachandra, a retrospective exhibitio
From Negombo Kitchens to London’s Culinary Spotlight: Sylvia Perera
At 60, Sylvia Perera turned a lifetime of cooking into an award-winning restaurant empire, celebrating Sri Lankan heritage, family, and craft.
Kandy to Lead Sri Lanka’s Historic Debut in Global ‘City Nature Challenge’ 2026
With the distinct and persistent calls of the Asian Koel (Sinhalese: Koha), another calling is gracing Sri Lanka during the month of April. For the fi
International Cast of La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz Set to Perform at City of Dreams Sri Lanka!
Sri Lankan audiences are in for a spectacular theatrical experience this April as the international cast of La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz takes the s
Derrick Junkeer with Bright Light: A concert beyond vision
Prepare for an extraordinary evening of music, inspiration, and purpose as internationally acclaimed singer and music producer, Derrick Junkeer, renow
PAW-SPERITY XTRAVAGANZA – A DAY OUT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
The PAW-SPERITY XTRAVAGANZA, to be held on 29th March at the Cinnamon Grand, in aid of Rescue Animals Sri Lanka [RAS], promises to be a day filled wit
The Green Runway – A Celebration of Eco-Conscious Fashion and Sri Lankan Artistry
In celebration of Zonta Yellow Rose Month, the Zonta Club II of Colombo will present “The Green Runway” a special showcase of environmentally frie
Buzz with Danu - Fairytales Suck
Anonymous Productions will bring back the bold and witty stage production Fairytales Suck! , marking the return of a show that blends humour, satire,
“A SHOW FOR ALL AGES THAT WILL MAKE YOU GET UP AND DANCE!”: DIRECTOR PAUL MORRISSEY ON LA BAMBA!
In early February, City of Dreams and the John Keells Foundation announced the staging of the West End-licensed musical “La Bamba! The Song of Verac
Buzz with Danu
For the first time in Sri Lankan theatre history, a West End smash hit is coming to our stage and trust me, this is not just another show… this is a
SHE RADIATES 2026: Where Confidence Becomes a Celebration
On 12th March 2026, the chandeliers of the Galle Face Hotel will glow a little brighter as SHE RADIATES unfolds an International Women’s Day 2026 ex
PAW-SPERITY RETURNS - AN AVURUDDHU AND EASTER XTRAVAGANZA
The sound of the Koha, the patter of little bunny feet, the beat of the Rabana ; all herald the onset of some of the best loved festivities and celeb
Colombo Gears Up for IRONMAN 70.3
Colombo’s youngest athletes are set to take centre stage as IRONKIDS Colombo makes its exciting return as part of the build-up to the world-class IR
Local Auditions for West End Musical “La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz” Takes Place This Weekend
Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with John Keells Foundation and in association with Nations Trust Bank, announced the staging of the West End-licensed
Julia Quinn: Bridgerton series author in Sri Lanka for HSBC CLAF
When Julia Quinn landed in Sri Lanka for the first time this week, it marked the fulfilment of a long-held dream. The bestselling author of the Bridge
Cinnamon Life and John Keells Foundation Present La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz
Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with John Keells Foundation (JKF) and in association with Nations Trust Bank (NTB), announced the staging of the West
Double Blue Resonance: A Celebration of Wesley College’s Choral Legacy
10th January 2026, a night where history, harmony, and purpose converged, Wesley College bore witness to a concert that resonated far beyond music. Do
“WAVES OF HOPE” Charity Concert Nears Capacity as Support Grows
The momentum behind “WAVES OF HOPE”, the charity concert organised by the Western Musicians Association (WMA) in collaboration with Rotary Distric
“Sing Along with Chandimal” – A Night of Music and Meaning by the Industrial Security Foundation
The Industrial Security Foundation (ISF), the proud representative body of Sri Lanka’s civil security service, is set to host a memorable musical ev
HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival: A Creative Feast for Young Minds
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival has, in just a few short editions, become one of Colombo’s most anticipated cultural gatherings. This year,
SALAM RAMADAN 2026 - A Celebration of Sri Lankan Muslim Culture
Salam Ramadan is a flagship cultural initiative of the Western Provincial Council, implemented in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council, fi
The Wait: When Absurdity Takes Centre Stage
In a world obsessed with speed, certainty, and resolution, waiting is often dismissed as an inconvenience. Yet, in The Wait—an Absurd Theatre Festiv
Emma Rice Company to Conduct Theatre Workshops at the HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival
The Performing Arts pillar of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival is set to take a dynamic international turn with theatre workshops by the Emma
SOLA Festival Returns: Building a Long-Term Model for Conscious Festival Culture
SOLA Festival returns to Sri Lanka’s south coast as an evolving cultural movement, continuing its mission to redefine festivals through community co
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