Festivals and events in Sri Lanka
Discover Sri Lanka's events and festivals by district: peraheras, poya days, cultural festivals, music and food events, with the usual month for each.
- Duruthu Perahera (Usually in January) — The Duruthu Perahera is a major annual Buddhist cultural festival in Sri Lanka that commemorates the Buddha's historic first visit to the island, specifically hosted at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara near Colombo during January
- Esala Perahera (Usually in August) — The Kandy Esala Perahera is a grand annual religious and cultural festival in Sri Lanka featuring lavishly decorated elephants, traditional dancers, and drummers
- Navam Perahera (Usually in February) — The Navam Maha Perahera is a grand annual Buddhist cultural festival featuring majestic caparisoned elephants, vibrant traditional dancers, and rhythmic drummers.