Cinnamon Box Office unveils a new era of entertainment with the world’s leading Michael Jackson tribute concert, This Is Michael – Relive the Legend, presented by City of Dreams Sri Lanka
Colombo – 06 August 2026: Cinnamon Box Office (CBO), the strategic ticketing engine connecting audiences, event partners and world-class productions, introduced its Destination Event Calendar at the official launch event held on 6 August 2026 at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s evolving entertainment landscape and reinforcing Colombo’s ambition to emerge as a vibrant regional hub for culture, creativity and entertainment.
As part of its expanding Destination Event Calendar, Cinnamon Box Office introduced This Is Michael – Relive the Legend, the world’s premier Michael Jackson tribute show celebrating the music and legacy of the King of Pop, presented by City of Dreams Sri Lanka. The live show will take place on 8 and 9 November 2026 at The Podium, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, bringing this internationally acclaimed production to Sri Lankan audiences.
Recognised internationally as a leading Michael Jackson tribute production, This Is Michael – Relive the Legend recreates the energy, artistry and spectacle of the King of Pop’s legendary performances through an electrifying concert production. Featuring a world-class performer celebrated for his striking resemblance and vocal likeness to Michael Jackson, the concert combines iconic choreography, live music, spectacular visuals, signature costumes and Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, delivering a performance that has captivated audiences across the globe.
With events of this nature, Cinnamon Box Office supports the growth of Sri Lanka’s creative economy by connecting audiences, event partners and globally recognised productions. The platform supports Colombo’s evolution into a dynamic city defined by year-round cultural, entertainment and lifestyle experiences.
Built on more than a decade of experience delivering entertainment, lifestyle and knowledge experiences across Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Cinnamon Life and now City of Dreams Sri Lanka, CBO brings together expertise in ticketing, event access, hospitality and audience engagement. The platform builds on a strong legacy of successfully enabling a diverse portfolio of ticketed experiences across entertainment, lifestyle, knowledge and destination events.
From bringing Broadway productions such as Mamma Mia the Musical and The Sound of Music to Sri Lanka, to facilitating experiences featuring internationally renowned culinary personalities including Nigella Lawson, George Calombaris, Gary Mehigan and Marco Pierre White, Cinnamon Box Office has continued to expand the scope of premium entertainment available to Sri Lankan audiences.
Its portfolio has also included knowledge-driven and lifestyle experiences such as the Future of Tourism Conferences, Travel Bloggers Conference of Asia, Cinnamon Summer Camp, Cinnamon Island Weddings, celebrity-led experiences featuring Manushi Chhillar and Jacqueline Fernandez, as well as thought leadership engagements featuring global personalities such as Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google X.
More recently, the platform supported La Bamba: The Song of Veracruz , presented by City of Dreams Sri Lanka and John Keells Foundation, further strengthening its role in Colombo’s evolving entertainment landscape.
Speaking at the launch, Dileep Mudadeniya, Senior Vice President – Global Alliances & Partnerships and Head of Corporate Affairs, John Keells Group, said, “Cinnamon Box Office is more than a ticketing platform; it is an ecosystem that brings together entertainment, hospitality and tourism to create world-class experiences. The launch of events such as This Is Michael – Relive the Legend reflects our commitment to bringing internationally acclaimed productions to Sri Lanka and strengthening Colombo’s position as a destination for culture, creativity and live entertainment.”
Kamal Munasinghe, Senior Vice President – Colombo Hotels, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and General Manager – Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, added, “City of Dreams Sri Lanka represents a new chapter for Colombo, where hospitality, entertainment, business and culture come together to create experiences that are meaningful for Sri Lankans and visitors from around the world. Entertainment plays an important role in this journey by giving people more reasons to visit, stay longer and experience what Sri Lanka has to offer. Cinnamon Box Office builds on this foundation to introduce new experiences to the country.”
Through Cinnamon Box Office, audiences can look forward to a growing calendar of productions, concepts and events that bring international entertainment closer to home while showcasing Sri Lanka as a destination for creativity, culture and innovation.
City of Dreams Sri Lanka presents This Is Michael – Relive the Legend, together with Imorich as the Indulgence Partner, Wijeya Newspapers as the Exclusive Print Media Partner, Daily Mirror Online, The Sun and Hi Online as the Exclusive Digital Media Partner, Emerging Media as the Outdoor Digital Media Partner, Scope Cinemas as the Cinema Partner and E FM as the Radio Partner.
Sri Lanka is committed to world peace
President Maithripala Sirisena says Sri Lanka is committed to world peace. He said this when a group of representatives of The Comprehensive Nuclear- Test ?Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) met him?at the President?s Official Residence. The President appreciated the visit of the delegation headed by Lassina Zerbo, the Executive Secretary of the CTBTO. During the meeting, a cordial discussion was held between the President and the representatives. These representatives met with the President dur
TELO will not back budget if detainees not freed
The Tamil Eelam Liberation Organisation (TELO) which has two members in Parliament, has decided not to back the 2016 budget during the third reading if the Tamil political prisoners are not freed. TELO leader, Parliamentarian Selvam Adaikalanathan?informed this decision to Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan today. Following a meeting held today, TELO decided to take the position that all Tamil political prisoners arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) must be give
India, US gave navy intelligence to fight the LTTE
India and the United States gave intelligence information to the navy to help fight?the LTTE at sea, the Government revealed in Parliament today. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he obtained intelligence assistance from overseas to defeat the LTTE and former President Chandrika Kumaratunga and also former President Mahinda Rajapaksa continued to obtain such intelligence assistance. The Prime Minister said that countries like America, China and India helped Sri Lanka a lot during t
Copyright © 2026 Colombo Gazette. All rights reserved.
Colombo Gazette is a leading news and entertainment website, covering stories related to Sri Lanka. The content consists of text based news, photos and videos and is linked to social media websites including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, to provide a wider coverage for its stories.
Loading comments…