Christmas Events Happening in Colombo 2023

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 AnimalsWhat 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: Lion 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