International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Ethnic Folklore Festival “Colombo”
Colombo, Sri Lanka
23 November - 30 November
Overview
Colombo, Sri Lanka's vibrant capital, offers a blend of historical sites, cultural experiences, and modern attractions. Visitors can explore bustling markets, colonial-era architecture, serene temples, and enjoy diverse culinary delights.
Festival City – COLOMBO
Colombo, city, executive and judicial capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a principal port on the Indian Ocean. It has one of the largest artificial harbours in the world and handles the majority of Sri Lanka’s foreign trade.
Explore Sri Lanka's colonial history in Colombo whilst simultaneously getting a taste of the city's vibrant multicultural modern day society and discover the city's multi-ethnic legacy. Its rich heritage and a glorious past can be witnessed through its art, handicrafts, architecture, sculptures, and the food, making it the perfect getaway for heritage lover.
Festival highlights:
- Festival is a combination of Cultural extravanga & Memorable Tourism
- Direct flight to Colombo - Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport - CMB
- Welcome to all dance forms & music groups
- Welcome to all age groups
- Comfort hotel stays with utmost hygiene
- 3 times meals with Delicious cuisines of Sri Lanka
- Convenient and friendly Program schedules
- Certificates to all group members and a beautiful Trophy to the Group
- Value and affordability Tourism to choose
- Memorable Tourism with Ancient Buddhist temples, Buddhist temples, Lush green landscapes, stunning beaches, waterfalls, mountains, valleys, forests, and the famous tea plantations.
- Helps to explore as 10+ Monuments of Colombo City Tour
Accommodation
PARTICIPATION FEE AND PACKAGES:
230 Euro Package:
- 3 Star Hotel Accommodation on Double Sharing
- Full Board: 3 Times Meals
- 6 days/5 nights’ Accommodation
- Arrival on 23rd Nov by 12:00 (Lunch will be the first meal)
- Departure on 28th Nov by 10:00 - 12:00 (after breakfast)
- Colombo International Airport Pick and Drop
- Colombo City Tour- Day 1 (Excluding Monuments fee)
275 Euro Package:
- 3 Star Hotel Accommodation on Double sharing
- Full Board: 3 Times Meals
- 7 days/6 nights’ Accommodation
- Arrival on 23rd Nov by 12:00 (Lunch will be the first meal)
- Departure on 29th Nov by 10:00 - 12:00 (after breakfast)
- Colombo International Airport Pick and Drop
- Colombo City Tour- Day 1 (Excluding Monuments fee)
- Colombo City Tour with shopping- Day 2 (Excluding Monuments fee)
EXTRA CHARGES:
Accommodation in double rooms is paid additionally:
3*** Hotel - 10€ Extra per person
4**** Hotel - 15€ Extra per person
Extra day is paid additionally:
3*** Hotel - 35€ Extra per person with food
4**** Hotel - 45€ Extra per person with food
Dates
- 23/09/2026 - 30/09/2026
Pricing
23/09 - 30/09
- 7 days (6 nights) = 275 € per person
Itinerary
FESTIVAL PROGRAM, TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Terms & Conditions:
Dance Styles: Festival is open to all dance and music groups of any style: Folklore, Choir, Majorette, Orchestra, Classical, Contemporary, Oriental, Marching and Brass Bands etc.,.
Age Category: 7 to 70+ years.
Group Members: 4+ to 40+ unlimited.
Music: Participants are allowed to perform on live or recorded music.
Travel: Flight Tickets round trip and the Travel Health insurance should be at the Group’s Expense.
Accommodation: Each group should choose the accommodation packages listed below in this section accordingly 3*/4* hotels will be provided.
Performance: The Groups should perform 3 different dance items with 10/ 15 minutes slots each 1 time a day at provided venues.
Competition: Festival organizes 1-day competition which is an optional category to the participating groups.
Draft Program:
Day 1:
10:00 - 13:00: Arrival of the groups in Colombo Airport & Hotel Check-In
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch
14:00 - 20:00: Rest
21:00 - 22:00: Dinner
Day 2:
8:00 -09:00 : Breakfast
10:00 - 13:00: Director's Meeting with Group Leaders
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch
15:00 - 16:00: Reaching to Venue
16:00 - 18:00: Rehearsals for the Opening Ceremony
18:00 - 20:00: Opening Ceremony
21:00 - 22:00: Dinner
Day 3:
8:00 -09:00 : Breakfast
10:00 - 12:00: Rest
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch
15:00 - 16:00: Reaching to Venue
17:00 - 20:00 : Fest 2nd day ceremony
21:00 - 22:00: Dinner
Day 4:
8:00 -09:00 : Breakfast
10:00 - 12:00: Rest
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch
15:00 - 16:00: Reaching to Venue
17:00 - 20:00: Closing Ceremony
21:00 - 22:00: Dinner
Day 5:
8:00 -09:00 : Breakfast
10:00 - 12:00: Colombo Tour
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch
14:00 - 19:00: Colombo Tour
21:00 - 22:00: Dinner
Day 6:
8:00 -09:00 : Breakfast
11:00-12:00: Checkout from Hotel
(Changes may be possible to the schedule of the program at any time during the festival)
Things to do
Excursions:
- Negombo Tour
- Dambulla Tour
- Sigiriya Tour:
- Kandy Tour
- Nuwara EliyaTour
- Bentota