8th Colombo International Dance & Folklore Festival 2026
DatesOctober & December 2026
VenueTheatres & hotel premises, Sri Lanka
ThemeUnity Through Dance – Connecting Cultures, Creating Memories
Festival Year
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0thStarts in October
0rdExperience the spirit of dance through a national platform celebrating talent, culture, and creativity across Sri Lanka.
Organized by the Colombo International Dance and Folklore Festival (CIDFA), the competition brings together performers from schools, academies, and cultural groups at provincial and all island levels.
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Past Festivals
ThemeRhythm of the Earth
DateMarch 22, 2025
LocationNelum Pokuna Theatre, Colombo
Participants320+
Winners
Anushka PereraSenior Solo
GoldSithara JayasingheJunior B Solo
GoldCIDFA Main TroupeGroup Performance
GoldMalini DissanayakeBest Expression
SpecialHighlights
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First edition with an international guest adjudicator from Chennai.
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Record 320 participants across 6 age categories.
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Live orchestra accompaniment for the senior finals.