Fun and entertainment Sri Lanka

In Colombo, clubs and discos are limited in number, and entrance fees are often charged for men. If you can't find the nightclub you've been waiting for, you can turn to the lounges in the major hotels, which we've also listed for you: drinks, music and dancing are also on offer. In the rest of the island, they are virtually non-existent, except in the busiest seaside resorts (Hikkaduwa in particular). Pubs and discos are generally closed on full-moon days (poya), as the sale of alcohol is prohibited.

Apart from Bollywood, Sri Lankan and American films shown in the city's increasingly numerouscinemas, Colombo has no real entertainment on offer for the visiting tourist.

The island's major resorts often offer traditional dance and music shows to entertain their guests.