Sri Lanka’s entertainment scene is as diverse and vibrant as the island itself from the traditional Kandyan dance performances to the lively beach bars of Hikkaduwa and the sophisticated rooftop lounges of Colombo’s flourishing city centre. Colombo’s social scene has blossomed in recent years, with world-class restaurants, live music venues, creative pop-up events and a growing arts and culture calendar that rivals any major Asian city. Cultural performances – puppet shows, fire-dancing, drum performances and the mesmerising spectacle of the Perahera provide a window into Sri Lanka’s performing arts heritage that is genuinely thrilling to witness.