Sri Lankan Southampton
Cultural Day
9th May 2026 10am-9pm Oasis Academy Mayfield, SO19 9NA
Explore
Sri Lankan Culture, Food & Music
Bring Your Family to Southampton's ONLY Sri Lankan Cultural Celebration
Experience authentic food, vibrant performances, and traditional crafts for just £5-£10
Tired of expensive, boring family days out?
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What You'll Experience
Mesmerizing Live Performances
Watch traditional Sri Lankan dancers and musicians bring centuries-old culture to life right before your eyes. Your children will be talking about the colorful costumes and rhythmic drumming for weeks.
Food That Takes You on a Journey
Taste authentic Sri Lankan cuisine without boarding a plane. From spicy curries to sweet treats, every bite tells a story - all at prices that won't break the bank.
Hands-On Cultural Discovery
Your family doesn't just watch - you participate. Try traditional crafts, learn ancient techniques, and take home unique souvenirs you can't find anywhere else in Southampton.
A Day, Not Just an Hour
Your wristband means freedom. Come and go as you please throughout the entire day. Grab lunch, explore, take a break, come back for the evening performances.
Unbeatable Value
At just £10 for adults and £5 for children, this might be the most affordable family day out in Southampton.
Who's Behind This
Created by Southampton locals who wanted to share something special
This is the very first Sri Lankan cultural event in Southampton.
It was born from a simple wish.
Two local Sri Lankan residents looked around their city and thought:
"Southampton is our home. We love it here. But wouldn't it be wonderful to celebrate our heritage right here, and share it with everyone?"
We understand what it's like to search for affordable, genuinely interesting activities for your family.
We know the frustration of paying high prices for experiences that don't deliver.
That's why we've created something different.
Something authentic.
Featuring
Rajiv Sebastian
We are delighted to welcome Rajiv Sebastian as our main performer for Sri Lankan Cultural Day Southampton. A well-known Sri Lankan entertainer with a strong stage presence, he brings music, energy and a memorable live performance to this special community celebration
Ishani Sandanayake
Every great celebration needs a voice to guide it, and we are delighted to welcome the charismatic Ishani Sandanayake as our official event compere.
Bringing a unique blend of warmth, style, and vibrant energy, Ishani will be the heartbeat of our Cultural Day. Her lively hosting style is designed to captivate and connect, ensuring that every guest feels part of the celebration. From introducing our star performers to guiding us through the traditional games, Ishani’s poise and spirit will keep our program flowing seamlessly from start to finish.
Soorya Dayaruwan
We are thrilled to announce this Sri Lankan sensationwill be joining us in Southampton as a special Guest Artist!
Known across the island for his charismatic presence on screen and his soulful voice on stage, Soorya is a true dual-threat entertainer. Whether you know him from his hit television dramas or his popular musical releases, seeing him perform live alongside the legendary Rajiv Sebastian is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our UK community.
Strummers
We are also excited to feature Strummers as our live band for the event. Their live music will add atmosphere, rhythm and celebration to the day, helping create a vibrant setting for performers, families and the wider community
Prasanna Mataraarachchi
Presenter with Sithula FM and Suno Lanka Radio in Qatar, bringing warmth, energy, and strong communication skills to every event
Entrance Tickets
Under 5 Years
Free
6-16 years
£5
Over 16 years
£10
From our Facebook Page
ශ්රී ලාංකික සංස්කෘතික දින සැමරුමට පැමිණි ඔබ සැමට හෘදයාංගම ස්තුතියි! 🇱🇰✨
ඔබගේ පැමිණීම, සහයෝගය සහ උද්යෝගය මෙම උත්සවය ඉතා විශේෂවත් හා අමතක නොවන එකක් බවට පත් කළා. රසවත් ආහාර, සංස්කෘතික නර්තන හා ප්රසංග, කලා හා අත්කම් නිර්මාණ, සහ අප සියලු දෙනා එක් කළ සුහදත්වයේ ආත්මය ඔබ සැම භුක්ති වින්දා යැයි අපි බලාපොරොත්තු වෙමු.
මෙම වැඩසටහන සාර්ථක කර ගැනීමට කැපවූ සියලු සංවිධායකවරුන්ට, ස්වේච්ඡා සේවකයින්ට, කලාකරුවන්ට, අනුග්රාහකයින්ට සහ සහභාගී වූ ඔබ සැමට අපගේ හෘදයාංගම ස්තුතිය පුද කරමු. ❤️
අපගේ සංස්කෘතිය එකට සැමරීමට ලැබීම අපට මහත් සතුටක්. ලබන වසරේ නැවතත් ඔබ සැම සමඟ එක්වීමට අපි උනන්දුවෙන් බලා සිටිමු.
නැවතත් ස්තුතියි! ඉක්මනින් නැවත හමුවෙමු! 🙏
இலங்கை கலாச்சார தின விழாவில் கலந்து கொண்ட அனைவருக்கும் மனமார்ந்த நன்றிகள்! 🇱🇰✨
உங்கள் வருகை, ஆதரவு மற்றும் உற்சாகம் இந்த நிகழ்வை மிகவும் சிறப்பானதும் மறக்க முடியாததுமான ஒன்றாக மாற்றியது. சுவையான உணவுகள், பாரம்பரிய கலைநிகழ்ச்சிகள், கைவினைப் பொருட்கள் மற்றும் அனைவரும் ஒன்றுபட்டு பகிர்ந்த அன்பான சமூக உணர்வை நீங்கள் மகிழ்ச்சியுடன் அனுபவித்தீர்கள் என நாங்கள் நம்புகிறோம்.
இந்த நிகழ்வை வெற்றிகரமாக நடத்த உதவிய அனைத்து ஏற்பாட்டாளர்கள், தன்னார்வலர்கள், கலைஞர்கள், அனுசரணையாளர்கள் மற்றும் கலந்து கொண்ட அனைவருக்கும் எங்களின் இதயம் கனிந்த நன்றிகள். ❤️
எங்கள் பாரம்பரியத்தையும் கலாச்சாரத்தையும் ஒன்றாக கொண்டாடியதில் மிகுந்த மகிழ்ச்சி அடைகிறோம். அடுத்த ஆண்டும் மீண்டும் உங்களுடன் சேர்ந்து கொண்டாட ஆவலுடன் காத்திருக்கிறோம்.
மீண்டும் ஒருமுறை நன்றி! விரைவில் மீண்டும் சந்திப்போம்! 🙏
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Sri Lankan Cultural Day celebration! 🇱🇰✨
Your presence, energy, and support made the event truly unforgettable. We hope you enjoyed the delicious food, vibrant cultural performances, beautiful arts & crafts, and the incredible sense of community shared throughout the day.
A special thank you goes to all the organizers, volunteers, performers, sponsors, and attendees whose hard work and enthusiasm made this celebration such a wonderful success. ❤️
We are grateful to celebrate our heritage together and can’t wait to see you all again next year!
Thank you once again, and see you soon! 🙏
#SriLankanDay #SriLankanCulture #CommunitySpirit #CulturalCelebration #SriLankanCommunity #HeritageAndCulture #SouthamptonEvents #FamilyFun #CulturalDiversity #ThankYouEveryone #TogetherAsOne 🇱🇰
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Activities
Cultural celebration
Sri Lankan Cultural Day Southampton is a celebration of heritage, community and togetherness. It is a chance to honour Sri Lankan culture, share traditions and create a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy
Traditional Dancing
The event will feature dancing and cultural performances that showcase the richness and beauty of Sri Lankan traditions. These performances add colour, excitement and a strong sense of cultural identity to the celebration
Live Music
With live performances throughout the day, live music will be at the heart of the event atmosphere. It will bring people together, lift the mood and make Sri Lankan Cultural Day Southampton a lively and memorable occasion
Aurudu Kumara and Kumariya
The Aurudu Kumara and Kumariya segment is inspired by a cherished Sri Lankan New Year tradition. It brings colour, elegance and cultural pride to the event, celebrating heritage and community spirit in a way that all generations can enjoy
Sri Lankan Food Stalls
Enjoy the rich flavours of Sri Lankan food at food stalls, exploring a variety of much-loved dishes, snacks and traditional favourites. From savoury street-food style bites to comforting classic meals and sweet treats, the food stalls will add warmth, flavour and an authentic taste of Sri Lankan hospitality to the day
Traditional Sri Lankan Games
Enjoy the fun and excitement of traditional Sri Lankan New Year games. These cultural games often include favourites such as breaking the pot, pillow fighting, tug-style contests and other playful community challenges that bring laughter, friendly competition and a real sense of shared tradition
Enter the Aurudu Kumara and Kumariya Competition
Your Family Deserves This
Look, we get it.
Money's tight. Time is precious.
You want to give your family memorable experiences without the stress of overspending.
You want your children to learn about the world, to taste new things, to see beyond their everyday routine.
But most events either cost a fortune or feel generic and uninspiring.
This is your chance to give them something genuinely special.
For less than the cost of a family trip to the cinema, your family can spend an entire day immersed in music, dance, food, and traditions they've never experienced before.
They'll go home with full bellies, happy memories, and traditional songs still singing in their ears.
May 9th only comes once.
Entrance Tickets
Under 5 Years
Free
6-16 years
£5
Over 16 years
£10
Venue
Free Car Parking available within the school grounds
Our Sponsors
Ceylon Junction
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Handmade crafts to delight your eyes
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Owl financial
Hemesh Group
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