Must-see entertainment in Kandy

  • Asgiriya Stadium

    Kandy

    The modest Asgiriya Stadium, north of the town centre, hosts crowds of up to 10,000 cheering fans at international one-day and test matches. The compact…

  • Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre

    Kandy

    This is the busiest dance-show venue and in high season it can be overwhelmingly crammed with tour groups. However, the auditorium makes it easier to take…

  • Sri Lanka Cricket Office

    Kandy

    International one-day and test match tickets are sold on the day of the match, or you can book grandstand seats up to a month in advance through this…

  • Kandy Lake Club

    Kandy

    Located 300m up Sanghamitta Mawatha, this place has arguably the best costumes of any of the venues staging traditional Sri Lankan dance shows. The…

  • Alliance Française

    Kandy

    The Alliance hosts film nights (free on the first Friday of the month), and has books and periodicals. Good coffee is available. Nonmembers can browse the…

  • British Council

    Kandy

    British newspapers, CDs, videos and DVDs, and occasional film nights, exhibitions and plays. Nonmembers may read newspapers on presentation of a passport.

  • Mahanuwara YMBA

    Kandy

    Southwest of the lake, the YMBA guesthouse is a low-key venue for Sri Lankan dance; the performances here are entertaining and the crowds somewhat thinner.

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