Event details:
What : The Beatles Night
Where : The Hut, Mount Lavinia Hotel
When : Friday, June 27 | From 7 pm
Featuring : Inner Vision with Benjy Ranabahu and Lelum Ratnayake
Entry : Free
The pulse of Colombo’s golden music era is about to beat again—this time, under the dazzling lights of The Hut at Mount Lavinia Hotel. The Hut will host an electrifying Beatles Music Night, featuring the sensational Inner Vision with Benjy Ranabahu and Lelum Ratnayake on Friday, June 27, from 7 pm.
For Colombo’s music faithful, The Hut—originally known as The Little Hut—is more than just a nightclub. It’s a piece of musical heritage. In the 1960s, when the rest of the city was still warming up to international sounds, The Hut was already grooving to The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, The Everly Brothers, and Simon and Garfunkel. It was where you could hear rock ‘n’ roll, pop, folk, and country played loud and proud—a rare escape, a cultural revolution in its own right.
The Beatles Night isn’t just about The Fab Four. It’s a celebration of a golden age of music—when guitars were raw, harmonies were tight, and lyrics told stories. You’ll hear not just the anthems of Lennon and McCartney, but also tunes inspired by their contemporaries and collaborators. The event will feature moments that channel the soaring melodies of The Hollies, the easy-going groove of The Byrds, the storytelling charm of Johnny Cash, and the soulful sway of Dusty Springfield. It’s a full-circle return to the music that shaped not only a generation—but Colombo’s musical identity.
Chief Operating Officer of Mount Lavinia Hotel Anura Dewapura said, “When I was 17, I was at The Hut. I have fond memories of dancing to those timeless tracks. The Hut is part of Mount Lavinia Hotel’s cultural soul—it has shaped the nightlife of Colombo since its early days.
We are thrilled to breathe new life into it with unforgettable themed nights such as Beatles Night and Disco Night. This Beatles Night is just the beginning—we have a full calendar of musical nights lined up to make The Hut the heartbeat of Colombo’s entertainment scene once again.”
Guests can enjoy a specially curated selection of classic cocktails, signature mixes, and premium spirits, served up by expert bartenders. Pair that with delicious bites, bar snacks, and gourmet comfort food inspired by the groovy spirit of the 60s—and you’ve got the perfect recipe for an unforgettable evening.
Inner Vision, fronted by the ever-charismatic Benjy Ranabahu and the immensely talented Lelum Ratnayake, are no strangers to The Hut’s legendary stage. With their impeccable harmonies, authentic arrangements, and deep love for 60s music, the band will transport you straight back to a time when rock ‘n’ roll was raw, pop was poetic, and every song had soul.
