The Mercedes Benz Colombo Jazz Festival is back

Colombo Jazz & Blues Festival

WHAT? Colombo Jazz & Blues Festival
WHEN? 18th February (3.00pm till 11.30pm) and 19th February (12.00pm to 11.30pm)
WHERE? Galle Face Hotel, 2 Galle Rd, Colombo 0300, Sri Lanka

For all you Jazz lovers we have some great news! Colombo Jazz & Blues Festival is back! This time the festival is bigger and will have a fantastic line up of over 60 artists and multiple shows over 2-day celebration of music, art & design.The two-day event will be hosted at the iconic sea-facing Galle Face Hotel on 18th February

Incognito, which has been labeled as everything from pop band to Latin jazz ensemble, from '70s-styled funk crew to an acid-jazz collaboration will headline the festival. They will perform alongside famed local artists like Geoffrey Fernando of Purple Rain fame and Jerome Speldewinde and upcoming stars like Sannie Fox will also form part of the star-studded line-up.

The Festival will also host an irresistible “Festival” with an incredible array of specialty foods including picnic baskets with a delicious selection of cheeses and charcuterie along with wine and Champagne bars.

Filled with music, food and energy, the festival aims to bring alive culture and spirit that defines jazz. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a weekend like no other

Tickets will be available at - colombojazzfestival.com
DAY TICKET:5,000 LKR /Approx. INR 2,250
WEEKEND PASS:8,000 LKR/ Approx. INR 3,600

For more informtion visit - colombojazzfestival.com

Edited by - Debjani Hazarika

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