In January 2027 the Kelaniya Duruthu Perahera celebrates its 100th year (1927 to 2027). Held at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya, a short drive from Colombo, it is the first grand cultural and religious procession of the Sri Lankan year, with traditional dancers, elephants and fire performers. Read more about the festival on our Duruthu Perahera page.
The processions run on 19, 20 and 21 January 2027, starting at 7:30 PM. Reserved seating in the tourist enclosure is sold for the Grand Final procession on Thursday 21 January 2027 only, the peak night of the centenary celebration.
What your seat includes
- A reserved seat in the tourist enclosure, arranged by the temple's Dayaka Sabha.
- A front-facing view of the procession, well suited to photography and video.
- Complimentary tea and coffee.
- Dedicated parking, managed access to the enclosure and dedicated security.
- A complimentary 100th-anniversary souvenir for every guest.
Choose your rows
- Rows 1-2 (front): the two front rows of the enclosure.
- Rows 3-4: the two rows behind them.
Priced per seat. Choose your rows and the number of seats (up to ten per booking) when you book. Individual seat numbers are allocated by the organisers.
Good to know
Transport to Kelaniya is not included; we can arrange a vehicle from Colombo or your hotel on request.
