Cinnamon Box Office unveils a new era of entertainment experiences, positioning Colombo as South Asia’s next entertainment destination
Cinnamon Box Office (CBO), the strategic ticketing engine connecting audiences, event partners and world-class productions, introduced its Destination Event Calendar at City of Dreams Sri Lanka.
Cinnamon Box Office (CBO), the strategic ticketing engine connecting audiences, event partners and world-class productions, introduced its Destination Event Calendar at the official launch event held on 6 August 2026 at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s evolving entertainment landscape and reinforcing Colombo’s ambition to emerge as a vibrant regional hub for culture, creativity and entertainment.
As part of its expanding Destination Event Calendar, Cinnamon Box Office introduced the much-anticipated This Is Michael – Relive the Legend, presented by City of Dreams Sri Lanka, the world’s premier Michael Jackson tribute production celebrating the music and legacy of the King of Pop. The live show will take place on 8 and 9 November 2026 at The Podium, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, bringing this internationally acclaimed performance to Sri Lankan audiences.
Recognised internationally as a leading Michael Jackson tribute production, This Is Michael – Relive the Legend recreates the energy, artistry and spectacle of the King of Pop’s legendary performances through an electrifying concert production. Featuring a world-class performer celebrated for his striking resemblance and vocal likeness to Michael Jackson, the concert combines iconic choreography, live music, spectacular visuals, signature costumes and Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, delivering a performance that has captivated audiences across the globe.
With events of this nature, Cinnamon Box Office supports the growth of Sri Lanka’s creative economy by connecting audiences, event partners and globally recognised productions. The platform supports Colombo’s evolution into a dynamic city defined by year-round cultural, entertainment and lifestyle experiences.
Built on more than a decade of experience delivering entertainment, lifestyle and knowledge experiences across Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Cinnamon Life and now City of Dreams Sri Lanka, CBO brings together expertise in ticketing, event access, hospitality and audience engagement. The platform builds on a strong legacy of successfully enabling a diverse portfolio of ticketed experiences across entertainment, lifestyle, knowledge and destination events.
From bringing Broadway productions such as Mamma Mia the Musical and The Sound of Music to Sri Lanka, to facilitating experiences featuring internationally renowned culinary personalities including Nigella Lawson, George Calombaris, Gary Mehigan and Marco Pierre White, Cinnamon Box Office has continued to expand the scope of premium entertainment available to Sri Lankan audiences.
Its portfolio has also included knowledge-driven and lifestyle experiences such as the Future of Tourism Conferences, Travel Bloggers Conference of Asia, Cinnamon Summer Camp, Cinnamon Island Weddings, celebrity-led experiences featuring Manushi Chhillar and Jacqueline Fernandez, as well as thought leadership engagements featuring global personalities such as Mo Gawdat, Former CBO of Google X.
More recently, the platform supported La Bamba: The Song of Veracruz, presented by City of Dreams Sri Lanka and John Keells Foundation, further strengthening its role in Colombo’s evolving entertainment landscape.
Dileep Mudadeniya, Senior Vice President – Global Alliances & Partnerships and Head of Corporate Affairs, John Keells Group, speaking at Cinnamon Box Office – Launch of Destination Event Calendar.
Speaking at the launch, Dileep Mudadeniya, Senior Vice President – Global Alliances & Partnerships and Head of Corporate Affairs, John Keells Group, said, “Cinnamon Box Office is more than a ticketing platform; it is an ecosystem that brings together entertainment, hospitality and tourism to create world-class experiences. The launch of events such as This Is Michael – Relive the Legend reflects our commitment to bringing internationally acclaimed productions to Sri Lanka and strengthening Colombo’s position as a destination for culture, creativity and live entertainment.”
Kamal Munasinghe, General Manager, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka; Senior Vice President – Colombo Hotels, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts.
Kamal Munasinghe, General Manager, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka / Senior Vice President – Colombo Hotels, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, added, “City of Dreams Sri Lanka represents a new chapter for Colombo, where hospitality, entertainment, business and culture come together to create experiences that are meaningful for Sri Lankans and visitors from around the world. Entertainment plays an important role in this journey by giving people more reasons to visit, stay longer and experience what Sri Lanka has to offer. Cinnamon Box Office builds on this foundation to introduce new experiences to the country.”
Through Cinnamon Box Office, audiences can look forward to a growing calendar of productions, concepts and events that bring international entertainment closer to home while showcasing Sri Lanka as a destination for creativity, culture and innovation.
Cinnamon Box Office introduced the much-anticipated This Is Michael – Relive the Legend, presented by City of Dreams Sri Lanka, the world’s premier Michael Jackson tribute production.
City of Dreams Sri Lanka presents This Is Michael – Relive the Legend, together with Imorich as the Indulgence Partner, Wijeya Newspapers as the Exclusive Print Media Partner, Daily Mirror Online, The Sun and Hi Online as the Exclusive Digital Media Partner, Emerging Media as the Outdoor Digital Media Partner, Scope Cinemas as the Cinema Partner and E FM as the Radio Partner.
Mr. Dileep Mudadeniya, Senior Vice President – Global Alliances and Partnerships, Head of Corporate Affairs, John Keells Group, together with the partners of This Is Michael – Relive the Legend: Mr. Kamal Munasinghe, Senior Vice President – Colombo Hotels, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and General Manager – Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Presenting Partner – City of Dreams Sri Lanka; Ms. Otara Wickramarathne, Assistant Brand Manager – Imorich, Ceylon Cold Stores Ltd, Indulgence Partner – Imorich; Mr. Indika Jayamaha, Head of Advertising – Digital and Wijeya Networks, Exclusive Print Media Partner – Wijeya Newspapers; Daily Mirror Online, The Sun and Hi Online, Exclusive Digital Media Partners; Mr. Tyner Fernando, Director – Emerging Media (Pvt) Ltd, Outdoor Digital Media Partner – Emerging Media; Mr. Chassy Cortes, Group General Manager – Marketing, Liberty Lands & Developments, Cinema Partner – Scope Cinemas; and Mr. Thoshan Ediriwira, Channel Head – EBC Radio, Radio Partner – E FM.
For upcoming event details and ticketing information, visit the Cinnamon Box Office website: www.cinnamonboxoffice.com or contact +94 71 711 8111.
