Entertainment in Colombo

Colombo is the capital as well as the largest city of Sri Lanka. Steeped in history and culture, Colombo attracts thousands of travelers from across the world every year. Apart from major places of interest, Colombo has a lot to offer to its visitors in terms of entertainment. Entertainment in Colombo makes for a scintillating scene with annual cultural events, fairs, performing arts, nightclubs, bars, music clubs, theatres and cinemas.

Colombo celebrates several fairs and festivals. The birth, attainment of enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha are celebrated on the same day. This makes for the most colorful and vibrant of festivals in Colombo.

Colombo boasts of several performing arts centers which play host to musical programmes and theatrical performances. The major performing arts centers are Lionel Wendt Theatre, the Elphinstone and the Tower Hall. These centers add to the entertainment in Colombo.

Music clubs, nightclubs and bars along with the performing arts centers add to the entertainment scenario in Colombo. Music clubs and nightclubs are usually found in big hotels. Music, dinner and dancing come in a complete package during theme nights at these music clubs. These clubs offer the best music, food and drinks. The clubs offer a wide range of music- from jazz to reggae and rock. But drinks are not served on Poya days. You can dance along with scintillating music till until early in the morning. Major hotels host traditional Kandyan performances, 'low country' dancing and 'Devil' dancing on request. Several casinos are found dotting the city. You can indulge in card games or roulette tables and free entry, snacks and drinks and sometimes live entertainment are the add ons.

Cinemas in Colombo cater to every taste. If you are seeking to watch English, Sinhala, Hindi, East European and Continental films, you won't be disappointed. The air-conditioned cinema halls make a perfect haven of rest and relaxation. The major cinemas are located along Galle Road. You can check local newspapers for more information on cinemas, theaters and music clubs and other cultural events.