Visiting the pearl of the Indian Ocean during the month of July 2018? Here’s what is happening in popular cities such as Colombo, Kandy and Galle. If you find any of these events to be interesting, be sure to schedule your holiday itinerary accordingly!
· Jazz – Live in Kandy
Sing along to the greatest of Jazz hits with popular Sri Lankan music band En Route. This event will take place in Kandy on the 27th of July 2018 from 6.00p.m to 9.00 p.m. For tickets, please contact 0768221572.
· Colombo City Running 10k
Are you a runner? The Colombo City Running association, in partnership with the Army Para Athletic Association will be hosting a 5km/10km run on 29th July 2018. The run will begin at Colombo Port Breakwater (Galle Face) and tickets are priced at LKR 1000. You can register online for this worthy cause and win yourself a free t-shirt if you register before the 8th of July. Upon registration, they will contact you via email for further details. https://www.facebook.com/events/301831153686178/
· Colombo Street Motor Show
Brought to you by Global Events, this is the most exciting motoring event exhibiting the best in automobiles. This show will be held from 20-22 July 2018 at the BMICH.
· Island Love
Celebrate island life with a night to tropic like its hot! The Love Bar (Horton Place, Colombo 07) presents “Island Love” featuring Hitch on July 6th 2018. For reservations, please call 0778597766.
· Foodiez on Street
Head on over to Green Path – Colombo 07 on 7th July 2018 for the biggest street food festival of the year. Enhancing the development of micro entrepreneurs, this event features free entrance, 500 flower crowns for the first 500 ladies who walk in, a free burger challenge, modified and high performance cars on display, live band and DJ, children’s play area, free surprise gifts and much more!
· Celebrate Bastille Day at Café Francais
On 14th July 2018, Café Francais is celebrating France Bastille Day four hands dinner with a 7 course meal specially prepared by exclusive chefs. This celebration is only limited to 35 pax so make your reservations in advance at Café Francais (Park Street Mews – Colombo 07).
· Designer Wedding Show – Galle
This year’s designer wedding show will be held at the Grand Ballroom of Amari – Galle on the 28th of July 2018 from 5.30p.m onwards. Exclusive bridal fashion from leading bridal designers in Galle and Colombo will be showcased at this event. Your entrance tickets will include refreshments as well as entrance to the after party which will follow the fashion show.
· Havana Night
Imagine yourself on the streets of Cuba with music throbbing from all over, making your hips sway as you stroll along the streets. Show off your dancing skills from 8.00 p.m. onwards on 28th July 2018 at Pegasus Reef – Wattala, with music featured by local artist Chandini and C&C (as well as a guest performance by Corrine Almeida). Oh and what’s more – come dressed in an authentic Cuban outfit to win a special prize. For tickets and reservations, please contact the hotel or call 0773537776.