CIDFA

Festival 2026

DateMarch 28, 2026
VenueNelum Pokuna Theatre
ThemeVoices of the Cosmos
Festival
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Registered Performers

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Age Categories

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Awards to Claim

CIDFA Festival 2026 brings together classical dancers from across Sri Lanka for a day of performance, competition, and celebration. Rooted in Bharatanatyam and Sri Lankan folk traditions, the festival provides a professional stage for students of all ages to demonstrate mastery of classical forms, rhythm, and expression.

Judged by a panel of nationally and internationally recognised dance gurus, the event awards gold, silver, and bronze medals across solo and group categories, with special recognition for outstanding expression and rising talent.

Archive

Past Festivals

CIDFA 2025
ThemeRhythm of the Earth
DateMarch 22, 2025
LocationNelum Pokuna Theatre, Colombo
Participants320+

Winners

Anushka PereraSenior Solo
Gold
Sithara JayasingheJunior B Solo
Gold
CIDFA Main TroupeGroup Performance
Gold
Malini DissanayakeBest Expression
Special

Highlights

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First edition with an international guest adjudicator from Chennai.

02

Record 320 participants across 6 age categories.

03

Live orchestra accompaniment for the senior finals.