New Years Eve Parties in Sri Lanka (2016).

We've got you covered for New Year's Eve parties this year in Sri Lanka – mostly Colombo. From hotel dinner dances (Hilton, Waters Edge) to 70's themed parties (Cinnamon Grand), there's quite a few options this year.

Here's our round-up of the NYE events for 2016/2017.

Party Place Cost Number Highlights
New Year's Eve at Margarita Galadari 3000 0112 544 544 Music by Effex DJs
New Year's Eve Dinner Galadari 9000 0112 544 544 5 course sit down dinner. Music by Mignonne, Suraj and the JJ Twins
NYE at Zephyr Zephyr Restaurant and Bar 5000 077 338 6606 Music by DJs Dexter Kane, Shadow Sanctuary, Lo Kee, Muku, Rev and Demo
Countdown To 2017 Colombo Courtyard – Cloud Cafe 9000 077 302 0703 / 077 005 0607 Tickets inclusive of gala buffet and Sri Lankan breakfast. Music by TNL Spinoff finalist DJ Tharindu
New Year's Eve Party Cafe Francais 9000 0114502602 5-course dinner and music by DJs Kalana and JC
Fantabulous Hilton Colombo -Grand Ballroom 22,000 0112544657 – International dinner buffet and traditional local breakfast buffet. Music by Infocus, Flame and DJ Pradeep Thomas
NYE Odyssey In The Sky Kingsbury – Sky Lounge 25000 0112421221 Free flow of premium alcohol, variety of sushi, oysters, lobster and other delicacies. Music by DJ Wendell
The Balmoral Kingsbury – The Balmoral 20000 0112421221 Gala dinner buffet and Sri Lankan breakfast. Music by Marians and Doctor
Bubbalicious Disco Party Hilton Colombo – Poolside 9000 0112544657 Gala international buffet for dinner and breakfast. Music by DJs Kapila, Naushad, Bonnie, Missy Flame, Hiranya and Sushan
NYE Under The Stars Galle Face Hotel 12500
0772327740  
Music by Tara McDonald. Breakfast included.
JC's Beach Blast Mount Lavinia Hotel – Tropical Hut 11500 (Adults) 7500 (Teens) 0777720171 BYOB – Dinner and Breakfast. Live music by Rumors and DJ Lakshan. Photobooth
New Hutmosphere The Hut 4900 (Gents) 2500 (Ladies) 0772331331 Music by DJ Pierre and Alex. Breakfast included.
Platinum and Beatlemania Cinnamon Grand To be announced 0773136778 Gala dinner and music by Platinum (The Live ABBA tribute show) and Beatlemania (The ultimate Beatles concert experience)
NYE 2017 Taj Samudra, North Lawn 12500 0777785440 Complimentary bottle of champagne, premium vodka and scotch whiskey. Continental and Sri Lankan Breakfast 
Restaurant With A Dance Floor Waters Edge 9000 0773587419 / 0112863863 Music by Manilal & Uppkha and the Magic Box mixup
NYE Dinner Dance Chapter One To be announced 0775040494 / 0112053330 Buffet with complimentary wine. Music by Acroma.
NYE 2017 Taphouse by RnR  To be announced 0773773844

Music by Red King 

Life's A Beach Party  Barracuda

Rs. 3900 (13-17)

Rs.4900 (Adult)

0770207733 Music by V3 and DJ Dominic, Gala seafood buffet for dinner and breakfast. Free giveaways! 

 

Moonlight and Magic  Mount Lavinia Hotel Rs. 19900 0112711711

Free flowing premium alcohol, live bands and DJs, International selection of cuisine. 

Black and Red Rooftop Party  Best Western Elyon Colombo Rs. 2500  0768224566 Exclusive deals on local spirits and bottles.
Deep Down Under  Buba Beach Seafood Restaurant  Rs. 3000  0777809202 / 0719968951 Live music by Spirited, Guru and Nightsky. Also, music by DJs Datha, Asid Monkey, Mr. A, Ashen, Renaz, Thinal and Choco.

 

If you're hoping to head Down South instead, check out our list.

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