Christmas Events in Colombo

Let’s take a moment of silence for the last Christmas that COVID-19 stole from us.

(Silence)

We are all super hyped up for Christmas this year, and who wouldn’t be? From the carols to food to presents and new memories, Christmas season is a delightful blur of sparkly lights, booze, shopping and being merry – and boy haven’t we missed it!

Confused about what you want to do and where to start? Pulse has you covered with all the events happening around Colombo, and we’ll keep adding more!

Entertainment

Lydia and Tilaka 

When – Till 25th December, 7 pm – 8 pm

Where – Lobby, Hilton Colombo

Contact: 0112 492 492

There’s nothing like music to make you fall under a magical Christmas spell. Catch husband and wife duo Lydia and Tilaka at the Lobby of Hilton Colombo as they whisk you away to a winter wonderland with the soothing tones of the violin and the flute.

 

Choro Calibre at Taj Samudra

When – 23rd December, 8 pm – 8.30 pm

Let the soulful voices of this choir ring in Christmas this year. Perfect for an intimate drinks and dinner session with your loved one.

Contact: 0112 446 622

 

Choro Calibre at Hilton Colombo

 When – 24th December

Where – Lobby of Hilton Colombo

Contact: 0112 492 492

If you missed this talented choir at Taj Samudra, don’t fret! Catch them on Christmas Eve over drinks and delights at the Lobby of Hilton Colombo!

 

A Merry Christmas at Sunset Blu 

When – 24th December

Live Music – 8 pm onwards (Cold Sweat)

Dinner – 7 pm – 2 am

When – 25th December

Live Music – 8 pm onwards (OIC)

Lunch – 12 pm – 2.30 pm

Dinner – 7 pm – 2 am

Contact: 0112 492 492

Eat, drink and dance to your heart’s content and be merry! With a stellar line-up of bands and delicious seasonal cocktails, Sunset Blu will have you rocking around the Christmas tree this year!

 

12 Days of Christmas

When – Throughout the festive season

Where – The Love Bar

Contact: 0778 597 766

Party your stockings off! Stay tuned to The Love Bar’s Facebook page for the killer series of events they have lined up for the most wonderful time of the year! Next up is one for the ladies! Head on over for free drinks from 8 pm to 11 pm and music by some amazing DJs.

 

Funky Fest

When – 17th December

Where – Ask for Fern

Contact: 0778 050 330

Catch Sarini and Clifford Issac playing some groovy tunes, just in time for the season. It’s bound to be a festive Friday for sure!

 

Xmas Special

When – 24th December

Where – The Chiller Room

Contact: 0778 050 330

With Dirty Dzn and Mercue spinning some festive tunes, this Christmas eve is sure to be a merry one!

 

Retail Therapy

Colombo Shopping Festival

Where – BMICH

When – 18th December – 22nd December, 10 am – 10 pm

Contact: 0112 691 131

Enjoy 5 days of shopping at the most-anticipated shopping festival of the year! Visit BMICH to treat yourself to something new or to tick off that massive checklist of people that you need to buy gifts for!

 

NightMarket – Christmas Edition

Where – MJF Centre West

When – 17th December, 5.30 pm onwards

Contact: 0114 888 323 | 0771 888 323

Give a helping hand this Christmas by visiting the NightMarket organised by the MJF Charitable Foundation. Featuring local vendors, the organisers will be donating the proceeds towards uplifting the lives of people affected by the pandemic. Music and food for everybody!

 

Kids

Santa Chase

When – 20th – 24th December at 7 pm – 9 pm | 25th December st 12 pm – 3 pm and 7 pm – 9 pm

Where: Lobby and Graze Kitchen at Hilton Colombo

Contact: 0112 492 492

Whether you are all grown up or still a tiny tot, seeing Santa never gets any less exciting! Take your little ones to visit the Lobby or the Graze Kitchen at Hilton Colombo, or pop in yourself to find out whether you have been naughty or nice this year!

 

Kidsmas

When – 18th December

Where – One Galle Face

Contact: 0117 869 888

Choose from a host of Christmassy activities to give your kids a real treat this year! From Christmas card making to building paper Christmas trees, One Galle Face has a sleigh-load of exciting things in store!

There you go folks! A host of exciting events you can indulge in with your family and friends this Christmas season. Have we missed any upcoming events? Let us know in the comments!

One more thing – as you enjoy these events, be sure to follow all COVID-19 health guidelines to keep yourself and those around you safe!

Merry Christmas!

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