the Theatre hosted its first symphony orchestra concert, by the Commonwealth Festival Orchestra, with 87 musicians from the UK, India and the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka, conducted by James Ross. The venue was initially chosen to host the ABU Radio Song Festival 2014 on 23 May 2014, but was later moved to the Stein Studios, in Colombo. The Nelum Pokuna Theatre was the site of the opening ceremony of the 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Gallery See also Theatre of Sri Lanka Lionel Wendt Art Centre Navarangahala Notes and references External links Official Website Nelum Pokuna-Interactive Theatres in Colombo District Colombo architecture Cultural buildings in Colombo Government buildings in Colombo Tourist attractions in Colombo