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Online reservations will be closed by 3:00 PM (for 4:02 PM showtime tickets) and 5:00 PM (for 6:58 PM showtime tickets) respectively on 27th August, 2026. After which, the online booking facility will be locked out from reservations. If there are any remaining seats without an online reservation, you’ll be able to reserve them by calling our hotline number 0777 838 877, and also at the venue entrance.
Event Venue
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)
Event Date
Thursday, August 27, 2026
at 4:02 PM and 6:58 PM
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Maathra 15 - Balcony Standard
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Comfortable seats with a direct elevated view for the largest cultural dancing event of the year, Maathra 15.
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Maathra 15 - Cultural Row
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Standard seating with a full view of the performance for the largest cultural dancing event of the year, Maathra 15.
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Maathra 15 - Heritage Zone
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Prime seating with a direct view of the grand stage for the largest cultural dancing event of the year, Maathra 15.
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Maathra 15 - Royal Circle
Premium Ground Viewing Experience
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Exclusive premium seating with the best central view for the largest cultural dancing event of the year, Maathra 15.
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Online reservations will be closed by 3:00 PM (for 4:02 PM showtime tickets) and 5:00 PM (for 6:58 PM showtime tickets) respectively on 27th August, 2026. After which, the online booking facility will be locked out from reservations. If there are any remaining seats without an online reservation, you’ll be able to reserve them by calling our hotline number 0777 838 877, and also at the venue entrance.
මාත්රා | Maathra 15: The Awakening – Celebrating 15 Years of Sri Lanka’s Largest School-Based Cultural Dance Legacy
27th August 2026 | 4.02 PM & 6.58 PM | BMICH, Colombo
A new era awakens as Lyceum International Schools proudly present මාත්රා | Maathra 15 – The Awakening, the historic 15th milestone of Sri Lanka’s largest school-based cultural dance legacy.
Set to illuminate the grand stage of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on 27th August 2026, Maathra 15 promises an unforgettable celebration of rhythm, heritage, artistry, and national pride. More than a performance, it is a powerful cultural movement — where tradition is reborn through the passion, discipline, and excellence of a new generation.
Conceptualised by Dr. Mohan Lal Grero, Founder of Lyceum International School, and nurtured under the visionary leadership of Dr. (Mrs.) Kumari Grero, Consulting Coordinating Principal of Lyceum International Schools, Maathra has evolved over the past fifteen years into a nationally recognised artistic phenomenon. What began in 2008 as a school cultural initiative has today become a defining symbol of Sri Lankan cultural preservation and youth artistry.
This milestone edition, themed “The Awakening”, represents the rebirth of tradition for a new era — a bold artistic expression where the spirit of Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage rises once again with renewed energy, creativity, and elegance.
Under the continued artistic guidance of Mr. Rasika Kothalawala, Senior Lecturer at the University of Visual and Performing Arts and official consultant to Maathra since its inception, the production continues to achieve remarkable artistic excellence. His creative insight and unwavering dedication have transformed Maathra into a performance of national significance, admired for its authenticity, discipline, and grandeur.
This year’s spectacular production is directed by Ms. Nisha Kothalawala, Head of Cultural Dance at Lyceum International Schools, featuring more than 750 exceptionally talented performers from across the Lyceum network. Through refined choreography, dramatic storytelling, and breathtaking stagecraft, students will bring Sri Lanka’s timeless dance traditions to life with passion and precision.
Performers representing Lyceum branches in Nugegoda, Panadura, Wattala, Gampaha, Kurunegala, Ratnapura, Nuwara Eliya, and Anuradhapura will unite on one national stage — showcasing not only artistic brilliance, but also the shared cultural values and spirit that define the Lyceum community.
Audiences can look forward to two extraordinary performances at 4.02 PM and 6.58 PM, welcoming over 3,000 distinguished guests, including diplomats, corporate leaders, alumni, cultural dignitaries, media representatives, and families from across the country.
Yet beyond the grandeur of lights, music, and movement, Maathra carries a deeper purpose. It stands as a reminder that culture is not merely inherited — it must be awakened, nurtured, protected, and passed forward. Through every step, expression, and rhythm, Maathra continues to inspire younger generations to embrace their identity and celebrate the beauty of Sri Lankan heritage in a modern world.
As Sri Lanka’s largest school-based cultural dance legacy reaches its historic 15th milestone, මාත්රා | Maathra 15 – The Awakening emerges not only as a performance, but as a national cultural statement — where heritage rises, rhythm speaks, and tradition awakens once more.
Maathra 15 Seat Reservation Rules & Guidelines
- All the online reservations, bookings and transactions are final and we do not offer refunds for tickets once sold.
- You’re not allowed to resale your tickets without prior written consent from Lyceum International School.
- All seat reservations and online ticket purchases must be done only through the official Lyceum International School website. We do not have third-party resellers, and if you somehow purchased a ticket from anywhere else, kindly note we have the full authority to revoke/invalidate that ticket without any compensations to you.
- You can transfer your tickets free of charge between your family members and/or relatives, but at request they must show the proof-of-purchase (purchase email/receipt) and/or identity verification (National Identity Card/Driving License/Passport).
- One seat can only accommodate one person. All attendees, including children must have their own tickets. Lap seating is not permitted.
- Once a seat or range of seats are selected for reservation, it’s temporary locked for you for up-to 10 minutes. No one else can book the selected seats within that period. If you fail to complete the online payment within 10 minutes or upon an inactivity detection for 10 continuous minutes those temporary locked seats will be released for the general public once again to be booked.
- You’re not allowed to purchase tickets if you’re younger than 16 years, however you can be part of your parent’s or guardian’s booking. In order to checkin you must be present at the venue along with your parents or guardian.
- You’re not allowed to hold seats for longer periods of time longer than 15 minutes. If we detect an fraudulent activity like that we might block your access to the Lyceum International School systems.
- Your ticket only allowed to be redeemed/checked in once. You cannot re-use the same ticket for a second time.
- Your ticket is valid to be checked in for the specific date, event and showtime it was purchased for. You cannot use the same ticket for different showtime even on the same event.
- All tickets are for seated reservations and we do not sell nor allow standing tickets.
- No foods or snacks are allowed to be consumed inside the venue as per the BMICH management regulations.
- All seat reservations and ticket purchases are digital goods and exclusively delivered to you via emails.
- It’s the purchaser’s responsibility to keep the ticket clean if printed. QR code must be clearly visible and readable at the time of checkin. Upon failure to read from a printed ticket QR, you are to provide the electronically delivered ticket which contains the same QR code.
- It’s the purchaser’s responsibility to be present at the venue at least 30 minutes prior to the event start time as the checkin queue may be considerably long. We are not responsible for missing full or part of the entertainment for such reasons.
- If you arrive after 4:02 PM or 6:58 PM (depending on the respective event showtime) or during a performance, kindly wait at the entrance until the next interval. The Maathra Assistant Team will guide you to your seat during the announcement of the next item.
- Despite making a seat reservation or purchasing a ticket, the event host has full authority to deny entry to the venue for reasons such as the “being drunk”, “acting inappropriately”, “failing to verify the ownership of the ticket” and more.
- If you require assistance with mobility challenges (e.g. wheelchair access), please inform us at least 24 hours in advance by calling 077 7 838 877.
- For any technical assistance, please contact us at 077 7 838 877 (available Monday to Sunday, 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM until 27th August 2026).
BMICH venue photos has been taken from https://www.bmich.com/our-venues/main-conference-concert-hall/