2023 Nov 26
Tis the season for endless parties, and multiple, shopping fests. Get ready to celebrate the holiday festivities once again. With multiple reasons to be merry, a lineup of Christmas soirees, dinners, buffets, music and more. This promises to be a Christmas season that’ll make even a Grinch smile.
Here is your guide to the 2023 Christmas events bound to spread yuletide joy throughout the season.
1. Christmas Wine and Cheese Pairing by Luxe Colombo
What you can expect: Welcome drink, 3 types of wine, 3 types of cheese, free flow of canapes.
Date: 1 December
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Address: 74, Flower Road, Colombo 07
Price: LKR 7,500
Tel: 0707 070 791 (reservations)
Facebook: @Luxe Colombo
Instagram: @luxecolombo
Website: luxecolombo.com
2. December Design Market by the Geoffrey Bawa Trust
What you can expect: A host of design-oriented vendors, local brands and artisans.
Date: 2 December
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Address: De Saram House — 61/6, Ward Place, Colombo 07
Tel: 0114 337 335
Facebook: @Geoffrey Bawa
Instagram: @geoffreybawatrust
3. Krasa Christmas Market
What can you expect: Handmade products, food, clothes, jewellery and more.
Date: 2 December
Time: 9 am to 5.30 pm
Address: Bernard’s Business Park, Dutugemunu Street, Kohuwala
Instagram: @krasa.lk
4. SSC Christmas Bazaar
What can you expect: Christmas decor and goodies, electronics, books, homemade wines and more.
Date: 2 December
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Address: Singhalese Sports Club — 35, Maitland Place, Colombo 07
Tel: 0117 247 200
Instagram: @singhalesesportsclub
5. Kandygs Christmas Pop-Up Sale 2023
What can you expect: Celebrate Sri Lankan businesses and enjoy special discounts.
Date: 2 – 3 December
Time: 10 am to 7 pm
Address: Kandygs Handlooms — Thirasara Island, 473, Thimbirigasyaya Road, Colombo 05
Tel: 0112 554 858
Instagram: @kandygshandlooms
6. Galle Face Hotel Christmas Bazaar by International Christmas Charity Bazaar
What can you expect: Food, vendors, music and more.
Date: 3 December
Time: 12 pm to 3 pm
Address: Galle Face Hotel Ballroom — No. 02, Galle Face, Colombo 03
Tel: 0112 541 010
Facebook: @Galle Face Hotel
Instagram: @gallefacehotel
7. Beach Carnival
What can you expect: Family fun, seasonal goodies, activities for teens and kids and Santa.
Date: 3 December
Time: 3 pm to 9 pm
Address: The Beach Park at Port City — No 1 A, Centre Road, Galle Face
Price: LKR 1,000 (free for children under the age of 4)
Tel: 0757 000 500 (reservations)
Facebook: @The Beach Park at Port City
Instagram: @thebeachpark
8. Dolce Italia Christmas Market
What can you expect: A lineup of local vendors, delightful treats and festive tunes.
Date: 3 December
Time: 11 am to 10.30 pm
Address: Dolce Italia, 5, Skelton Road, Colombo 05
Tel: 0112 559 900
Facebook: @Dolce Italia
Instagram: @casadolceitalia
9. Aluth Pola Christmas Market Organised by Justice for Animals
What can you expect: A fundraiser market with over 30 vendors, food, wine, drinks and crafts.
Date: 3 December
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Address: Body Bar — 03, Jawatte Avenue, Colombo 05
Tel: 0777 389 009
Facebook: @The Aluth Pola
Instagram: @thealuthpola
10. Tinsel & Tunes: A Family Holiday Celebration
What can you expect: A Christmas celebration together with the National Unity Orchestra, featuring the PPA Choir of Bishop’s College, Choro Bendicte, Metho Cantanta and OKTAVE with Neranjan De Silva at the Organ.
Date: 7 December
Time: First Show — 6 pm | Second Show – 8.30 pm
Address: Lionel Wendt Theatre, 18, Guildford Crescent, Colombo 07
Price: LKR 1,000 (balcony) | LKR 2,000 | LKR 7,500
For Reservations: 0777 996 991
Facebook: @The De Lanerolle Brothers
Instagram: @delanerollebrothers
11. Jingle Mingle and Shop
What can you expect: Christmas shopping, delicious food stalls, fun Christmas activities and carols.
Date: 8 – 9 December
Time: 9 am to 7 pm
Address: Sri Lanka Girl Guides Headquarters — 10, Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 07
Tel: 0112 695 720
Facebook: @Sri Lanka Girl Guides
Instagram: @girlguides_srilanka
12. Magical Christmas Market
What can you expect: Beer garden, food trucks, carnival games, DJ music and captivating performances, creative kids workshops and a splash zone.
Date: 9 December
Time: 12 pm onwards
Address: Arcade Independence Square, Colombo 07
Instagram: @the.islandmarket
13. Kirche Capital Christmas Market
What can you expect: A wide variety of stalls to select your Christmas gifts from.
Date: 9 – 10 December
Time: 10 am to 8 pm
Address: 395, R. A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03
Facebook: @Kirsche Capital
Instagram: @kirsche.capital
14. Christmas Pop-Up and Jazz Evening
What can you expect: Food, drinks, Christmas shopping and celebration.
Date: 10 December
Time:11 am to 6 pm
Address: The Street at Park Street Mews — 48 Park Street, Colombo 02
Price: Free entry (F&B sold separately)
Tel: 0112 307 750
Facebook: @Park Street Mews
Instagram: @parkstreetmews
Website: parkstreetmews.com
15. Christmas Crescendo
What can you expect: Featuring Rajitha with Misty, Monique Wille and Dillon Manuel along with a festive dinner buffet.
Date: 13 December
Time: 7 pm onwards
Address: Honey Beach Club at The Kingsbury Colombo — 48, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01
Price: LKR 7,000
For reservations: 0763 481 815
Facebook: @The Kingsbury Hotel
Instagram: @thekingsbury
Website: The Kingsbury
16. Symphony Orchestra Family Christmas Concert
What can you expect: Musical performances conducted by Dushyanthi Perera and Nishantha Warnakulasuriya, with solo performances by Nilupul Silva (violin), Tamara Holsinger (cello) featuring the Old Joes’ Choir, Menaka Singers, Resonance and Camerati.
Date: 16 – 17 December
Time: 7 pm onwards
Address: Bishop’s College Auditorium, 15, Boyd Place, Colombo 3
Price: LKR 2,000 (balcony free seating) | LKR 2,500 | 3,500 | LKR 4,000 |LKR 5,000 | LKR 7,500
Tel: 0112 675 012
Facebook: @Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka
Instagram: @symphonyorchestra_srilanka
Website: sosl.org
17. Carols at The Mews
What can you expect: Carols with Sureka Amerasinghe and ensemble.
Date: 17 December
Time: 7 pm to 8 pm
Address: The Street at Park Street Mews — 48 Park Street, Colombo 02
Price: Free entry (F&B sold separately)
Tel: 0112 307 750
Facebook: @Park Street Mews
Instagram: @parkstreetmews
Website: parkstreetmews.com
18. Christmas Family Carnival at Kingsbury
What can you expect: Games, ferris wheel, entertainment, raffle draws, magic shows, face painting, Santa Claus and a well-stocked bar for the adults
Date: 17 December
Time: 5 pm – 10 PM
Address: The Oval at The Kingsbury Colombo — 48, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01
Price: LKR 4,500 (kids below 12) | LKR 6,500 (adults)
Tel: 0763 481 815 (reservations)
Facebook: @The Kingsbury Hotel
Instagram: @thekingsbury
19. Jingles Christmas Festival
What can you expect: Carols, live music, Christmas delights, and much more.
Date: 22 December
Time: 4.30 pm onwards
Address: Arcade Independence Square, Colombo 07
Facebook: @Jingles – A Christmas Festival
Instagram: @jingles.2023
20. AccelerateHer Christmas Market
What can you expect: All female vendors, food stalls, live music and a kids play area.
Date: 23 December
Time: 12 pm to 7 pm
Address: Jetwing, 57 Ward Place, Colombo 07
Facebook: AccelerateHer
Instagram: @accelerateherlk
We will be updating this list with more events as they come. Feel free to share events or check back for new ones.
