COLOMBO
WHERE EVERY MOMENT CATCHES THE LIGHT
This festive season, Shangri-La Colombo becomes The House of Light. Inspired by the brilliance of crystal and the artistry of light, the hotel is transformed into a world of wonder, where every corner shimmers, every turn reveals a new discovery, and every gathering glows a little brighter.
From festive afternoon tea in the afternoon sun to candlelit Christmas tables and a radiant welcome to 2027, each chapter of the season is crafted from the heart and made to be shared. Step inside and let your Enchanted Adventure begin
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The House of Light Awakens: Christmas Tree Lighting
Every Enchanted Adventure begins with a single spark. As evening falls over Colombo, join us in the lobby for the moment our Christmas tree comes to life, sending light dancing through crystal and across the room. In one glittering instant, The House of Light opens its doors, and the first chapter of the festive season begins.
6 December 2026 | Hotel Lobby
Festive High Tea
Sapphyr Lounge sets the table for a festive ritual of its own. Tiers of gourmet finger sandwiches arrive like small jewels, featuring aged salmon with dill cream, chicken liver parfait with caramelised fig and sriracha tuna with crispy nori. The selection continues with Ceylon curry crab croquettes, mini chicken cordon bleu, slow-cooked pulled beef, and steamed buns filled with cabbage and onion. Pour the tea and let the afternoon sparkle.
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20 - 25 December 2026 | Sapphyr Lounge
3pm - 7pm
LKR 6,250++ per person
Festive Dinner Buffet
As Colombo lights up for the season, Central becomes the city’s festive table. Carve into herb-roasted turkey with cranberry sauce and all the traditional trimmings, honey-glazed ham, fragrant Sri Lankan rice and curry, and freshly prepared international favourites. Save room for Christmas pudding and Yule log. Raise a festive cocktail or a glass of wine, and watch an ordinary evening turn into an adventure of its own.
20 - 31 December 2026 | Central
Excluding 24-26, 31 December
6:30pm - 10:30pm
LKR 7,500++ per person
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet
The night before Christmas has a glow all its own. Gather those you love at Central for an extravagant buffet of traditional Christmas roasts, from turkey with all the trimmings to premium cuts, alongside fresh seafood, Sri Lankan specialities, and international delights. An elaborate dessert spread of Christmas cakes, puddings, and seasonal sweets awaits, complemented by wines and festive drinks to toast the wide-eyed wonder of the night.
24 December 2026 | Central
6:30pm - 10:30pm
LKR 13,950++ per person
Christmas Eve at
Capital Bar & Grill
For an evening of quiet brilliance, Capital Bar & Grill presents a five-course Christmas Eve menu. Begin with wet-aged crab or an eggplant quesadilla, followed by velvety white onion and mushroom soup. Refresh the palate with an eggnog cleanser before choosing from dry-aged beef ribeye, Ceylon seafood, or a broccoli and walnut creation. Traditional Christmas pudding, served with rum and raisin ice cream and sabayon sauce, brings the evening to a glowing close.
24 December 2026 | 6:30pm - 10:30pm
5-course set menu
LKR 21,500++ per person
Christmas Day Brunch
Christmas morning arrives bright and unhurried. With gifts unwrapped and the day ahead, gather at Central for an indulgent international brunch featuring traditional Christmas roasts, fresh seafood, Sri Lankan specialities, and global favourites, with live cooking stations adding a little theatre to the table. Finish with Christmas cakes, puddings, and seasonal sweets, and share the joyful surprises of the day with family and friends.
25 December 2026 | Central
12:30pm - 3:30pm
LKR 13,950++ per person
Christmas Day Dinner
As dusk settles over the Indian Ocean and the city lights begin to glow, return to Central for Christmas Day dinner. Traditional Christmas roasts, fresh seafood, Sri Lankan specialities, and global favourites are complemented by interactive live cooking stations, while Christmas cakes, puddings, seasonal sweets, and festive drinks bring the day to a warm and radiant close.
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25 December 2026 | Central
6:30pm - 10:30pm
LKR 13,950++ per person
Boxing Day at Central
The adventure is far from over. At brunch, Central brings the world to your table with Indian curries, Chinese specialities, Japanese delicacies, Western favourites, and Sri Lankan classics, alongside succulent roasts and festive desserts. By evening, these dishes take centre stage, complemented by the theatre of live cooking stations and handcrafted desserts to round off the day.
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Boxing Day Brunch Buffet
26 December 2026 | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
LKR 13,950++ per person
Boxing Day Dinner Buffet
26 December 2026 | 6:30pm - 10:30pm
LKR 13,950++ per person
New Year's Eve
Gala Dinner
On the final night of the year, the Shangri-La Ballroom becomes the brightest room in the city. Discover a grand festive buffet featuring international cuisines, premium seafood, succulent roasts, and indulgent creations from around the world, complemented by live cooking stations and an elaborate selection of decadent desserts. As live music carries the evening towards midnight, raise a toast and welcome 2027 with the most dazzling chapter of our Enchanted Adventure.
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31 December 2026 | Shangri-La Ballroom
8pm onwards
New Year's Eve
Dinner Buffet
Before the clock strikes twelve, gather around the table one last time this year. Central marks the occasion with an abundant celebratory buffet of international dishes, premium roasts, and fresh seafood, freshly prepared at live cooking stations. The perfect beginning to a night that ends in light.
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31 December 2026 | Central
6:30pm - 10:30pm
LKR 13,950++ per person
New Year's Eve at
Shang Palace
Let the adventure lead you to the timeless elegance of Shang Palace. Our five-course New Year’s Eve menu opens with crystal prawn dumplings, a trio of signature appetisers, and slow-simmered chicken soup with morel mushrooms. Garlic-steamed giant prawns, crispy grouper, pan-seared Angus beef, and lamb stir-fried with broccoli and pickled chillies follow, before chocolate cake and classic mango pomelo sago bring good fortune for the year ahead.
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31 December 2026 | 6:30pm - 10:30pm
5-course set menu
LKR 18,888++ per person
New Year's Eve at
Capital Bar & Grill
For those who prefer to end the year in style, Capital Bar & Grill presents an elegant five-course New Year’s Eve menu. Begin with foie gras and peach sorbet, followed by a lobster or wild mushroom cappuccino. Then choose from slow-cooked venison with confit pigeon, Norwegian salmon with crab Newberg, or a pumpkin and goat cheese pithivier. Baked vanilla cheesecake, served with salted caramel ice cream, raspberry and white chocolate foam, and caramelised nuts, completes the final evening of 2026.
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31 December 2026 | 6:30pm - 10:30pm
5-course set menu
LKR 29,950++ per person
New Year's Eve at
Central
A new year, a new adventure, and a table worth gathering around. Begin 2027 with a delightful brunch featuring international favourites, seasonal specialities, and dishes freshly prepared at live cooking stations, followed by an assortment of delicious desserts. Alternatively, come together in the evening for a sumptuous dinner featuring international dishes, savoury favourites, and indulgent sweets, complemented by refreshing beverages to toast the year ahead.
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New Year's Day Brunch Buffet
1 January 2027 | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
LKR 13,950++ per person
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New Year's Day Dinner Buffet
1 January 2027 | 6:30pm - 10:30pm
LKR 13,950++ per person
Festive Rituals at Chi, The Spa
Every adventure needs a moment of stillness. At CHI, The Spa, the warming scents of cinnamon and clove inspire a collection of festive rituals designed to restore your glow.
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Available daily from 10am - 10pm
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Holiday Glow
A 30-minute cinnamon and clove body scrub, followed by a 30-minute express herbal facial (60 minutes).
1 December 2026 - 31 January 2027
LKR 40,500 nett per person
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Cinnamon & Clove Full Body Massage
A 60-minute full-body massage with light to medium pressure, complemented by a 15-minute head or foot massage (75 minutes).
1 December 2026 - 31 January 2027
LKR 25,000 nett per person
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Spa Bundle: Buy 10, Get 2
Purchase ten 90-minute treatments and receive two 60-minute treatments with our compliments.
1 December 2026 - 30 June 2027