Charity Concert & Christmas Bazaar, 21 November at Bishop’s College Auditorium

Soul Sounds, Sri Lanka’s award-winning female vocal ensemble, will headline O Come Let Us Adore Him, a Christmas charity concert and bazaar presented by the Rays of Hope Foundation Sri Lanka. The concert takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at 7.00 p.m. at the Bishop’s College Auditorium, Colombo. Every ticket sold will help children facing critical illness, children of incarcerated parents and rural communities working towards a better future.

Soul Sounds is known for its rich harmonies and moving choral performances, and its Christmas concerts are some of the most anticipated events of the season. This year the ensemble will be joined by the Soul Sounds Community Choir, Anjanee Fernando and KingdomCity for an evening of carols, classics and joyful Christmas music. This is the third year of the foundation’s flagship event, which has become a festive tradition for many.

Where your ticket goes

The concert’s proceeds will go to three causes:

• Suwa Arana of the Indira Cancer Trust. Through its Make A Wish initiative, Suwa Arana brings moments of joy to children facing critical illness. The Trust also helps cancer patients and their families with educational support, nutritional assistance and practical aid during treatment.
• Lanka Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree project. The project reaches children of incarcerated parents at Christmas, reminding them that they are remembered and valued, and helps strengthen family bonds.
• Live, Love and Give in Padaviya. Through Project Lift and related programmes, this community-led initiative strengthens education, provides English-language training, supports women entrepreneurs and helps build sustainable livelihoods.

“Christmas is a time for hope, compassion and coming together for something greater than ourselves,” said Chamindri Wijemanne, Founder of the Rays of Hope Foundation Sri Lanka. “Through O Come Let Us Adore Him, we hope to bring people together through the power of music while extending meaningful support to causes that make a difference in the lives of others. We are grateful to the performers, sponsors, partners and everyone who joins us in making this possible.”

A Christmas bazaar, too

Before and around the concert, a Christmas bazaar will give guests the chance to do some festive shopping, and that will support the same charitable causes.

Sponsors and partners

• Platinum Sponsors: HNB and Variety Services
• Gold Sponsor: Sitrek
• Silver Sponsors: Chums Bakes, Cosy Linen and Home Basics
• Media Partner: Living Magazine
• F&B Partner: Tasty Caterers
• Singing Partner: Soul Sounds
• Design Partner: RB

Tickets

Tickets are priced from LKR 1,000 to LKR 5,000. LKR 1,000 tickets are for balcony seating. Tickets go on sale on 21 October 2026 and can be bought at Thai Boulevard, 33 Queens Road, Colombo 03, from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Seating is limited, so early booking is recommended.

For tickets and enquiries, contact Chamindri Wijemanne on 077 788 9563, or follow @theraysofhopefoundationsl on Instagram.