Asgiriya Stadium
The modest Asgiriya Stadium, north of the town centre, hosts crowds of up to 10,000 cheering fans at international one-day and test matches. The compact…
Must-see entertainment in Sri Lanka
- Jaffna Cultural Centre
Wow! India has gifted Jaffna a huge new cultural centre due for completion by 2019. It will include a large theatre, museum, art galleries and much more…
- Sri Lanka Cricket
The top sport in Sri Lanka is, without a doubt, cricket. You can buy tickets for major games from Sri Lanka Cricket, at the office near the oval. Major…
- Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre
This is the busiest dance-show venue and in high season it can be overwhelmingly crammed with tour groups. However, the auditorium makes it easier to take…
- Sri Lanka Cricket Office
International one-day and test match tickets are sold on the day of the match, or you can book grandstand seats up to a month in advance through this…
- Kandy Lake Club
Located 300m up Sanghamitta Mawatha, this place has arguably the best costumes of any of the venues staging traditional Sri Lankan dance shows. The…
- Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre
This glossy venue is located in a high-profile spot south of Viharamahadevi Park. Its stunning design is based on the Nelum Pokuna, the 12th-century lotus…
- Alliance Française
The Alliance hosts film nights (free on the first Friday of the month), and has books and periodicals. Good coffee is available. Nonmembers can browse the…
- British Council
British newspapers, CDs, videos and DVDs, and occasional film nights, exhibitions and plays. Nonmembers may read newspapers on presentation of a passport.
- Lionel Wendt Art Centre
Among other cultural happenings, this gallery hosts live theatre and other events at night.
- Mahanuwara YMBA
Southwest of the lake, the YMBA guesthouse is a low-key venue for Sri Lankan dance; the performances here are entertaining and the crowds somewhat thinner.
- Alliance Française
Has a comfy lounge with English- and French-language newspapers and a library with books in French and English. Offers occasional film screenings.
- British Council
Has a library stocked with magazines, newspapers and English literature and hosts cultural events including art exhibitions.
- Elphinstone Theatre
This theatre from 1916 has long had a busy program that includes music, drama and films. In 2017 it closed for renovations.