Kankalu: Rules and Regulations

No re-entry is allowed once a ticket has been scanned and the attendee has entered the Venue. Exceptions may be made only at the sole discretion of the Organizer in cases of medical or personal emergencies, and must be coordinated at the gate with authorized staff. Exit without proper clearance may result in forfeiture of entry rights.

To ensure the safety of all attendees and staff, all persons entering the Event are subject to:

The Event operates in cooperation with local police and emergency services. Any attempt to gain unauthorized access, bypass security, or disrupt the peace may result in immediate ejection and referral to the Sri Lanka Police under the Police Ordinance or other applicable laws.

The Organizer reserves the right to revise gate protocols at any time based on weather, crowd levels, or law enforcement directives.

The following items are allowed, subject to inspection:

The following are strictly prohibited at the Venue:

Beer and hard liquor will be available for purchase only in designated bar areas. To comply with the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol Act No. 27 of 2006 (NATA), the following rules apply:

Tobacco products, including cigarettes and vaping devices, may only be sold or consumed by persons aged 21 or older. Smoking and vaping are permitted only in designated outdoor smoking areas.

In compliance with the NATA Act, smoking is strictly prohibited in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces such as tents, covered lounges, or restrooms. Violators may be removed from the Event and are subject to applicable penalties under Sri Lankan law.

Attendees are expected to dispose of cigarette waste responsibly using the bins provided. Failure to comply may result in ejection from the Venue.

Smoking (including traditional cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes or vaping devices) is only permitted in designated outdoor smoking areas clearly marked within the Venue. These areas are selected and approved based on crowd flow, ventilation, and fire safety considerations.

You must only smoke within these signed areas. Anyone found smoking in non-smoking zones, including general audience areas, restrooms, queues, or near flammable materials, may be removed from the Event without refund.

In compliance with Sri Lankan law, smoking is strictly prohibited in enclosed or semi-enclosed public spaces, including but not limited to:

All smokers are required to extinguish and dispose of cigarette butts or vaping waste in the receptacles provided. Littering or careless disposal may be considered a safety risk and grounds for ejection.

The possession, sale, use, or attempted distribution of illegal narcotics, psychoactive substances, or controlled medications without a valid prescription is strictly prohibited under Sri Lankan law, including the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance and related amendments.

This includes (but is not limited to):

Any attendee found in violation of this policy will face immediate removal from the Venue without refund and will be handed over to law enforcement authorities present at the Event for further investigation and legal action.

Security staff are authorized to conduct reasonable searches and to detain individuals until police arrive if drug-related activity is suspected.

The Event operates in direct cooperation with the Sri Lanka Police and other relevant enforcement agencies. Drug detection units, including plainclothes officers and K9 patrols, may be present throughout the Venue and surrounding areas.

Attendees are advised that all security checks, surveillance footage, and confiscated substances may be used as evidence in any investigation or prosecution.

There will be no exceptions, regardless of age, intent, or quantity. This applies equally to attendees, staff, volunteers, media, and guests of performers.

By attending KanKalu, you acknowledge and accept that any involvement in illegal drug activity—possession, use, or sharing—may result in criminal prosecution under Sri Lankan law.

All student attendees and volunteers will be issued distinctive, color-coded wristbands that clearly identify their role and access level. These wristbands will be strictly enforced throughout the Venue and monitored by:

Select students from Royal College or other approved institutions may be involved in the Event through pre-approved, supervised volunteer roles. These roles are:

Minors (under the age of 18) attending the Event must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult unless they are participating under a school-approved group or volunteer program.

By allowing a student or minor to attend, parents and guardians acknowledge and accept:

All students and minors are expected to adhere to the KanKalu Code of Conduct, school-imposed guidelines (where applicable), and any directives from security or supervising adults. Failure to do so may result in removal from the Venue and notification to parents or guardians.

The Venue will provide:

Accessible restroom facilities will be available near the main event zones and designated accessible areas. Staff will be stationed nearby to provide directions or assistance as needed.

Only certified service animals are permitted within the Venue. Emotional support animals, pets, or unlicensed animals are not allowed, in compliance with local health regulations.

Owners of service animals are responsible for their behavior and waste disposal. The Organizer reserves the right to remove any animal that poses a health or safety risk.

Event staff and volunteers will be trained to provide respectful assistance to attendees with disabilities. Please visit the Information or Help Desk upon arrival for wristbands, maps, or support services.

For any emergency or urgent accessibility need during the Event, attendees can alert a nearby staff member or use the hotline provided on-site.

To ensure a smooth experience, guests with disabilities or special health concerns are encouraged to notify the Organizer in advance via the contact details provided on the official website. While walk-up support will be available, advance notice ensures the best possible accommodation.

All attendees grant the Organizer and its authorized partners the irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, publish, edit, and distribute any photographs, audio recordings, or video footage taken at the Event that may include their image, likeness, voice, or performance, for purposes including but not limited to:

Attendees will not be entitled to any compensation, royalty, or credit for the use of their image or likeness in any Event-related media. This includes group crowd shots, background appearances, or interviews conducted with permission.

Only approved press and media outlets with registered credentials may bring professional equipment or conduct interviews on-site. Unauthorized photography, filming, or live streaming by individuals or third parties for commercial purposes is prohibited and may result in removal or equipment confiscation.

While the Organizer will make reasonable efforts to honor requests from individuals who do not wish to appear prominently, it may not be possible to exclude individuals from wide crowd shots or incidental captures. By attending, all guests accept this as a condition of entry.

If you have a privacy concern or require assistance regarding media usage after the Event, please contact the Organizer at the official email address provided.

Attendees voluntarily assume all risks associated with attending a large-scale outdoor music event, including but not limited to:

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Attendees hereby release and discharge Outright Play (Pvt) Ltd, Royal College, Mother Sri Lanka Society, venue partners, sponsors, employees, volunteers, and contractors from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising from:

Attendees agree to indemnify and hold harmless the above-listed parties from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

By entering the Event, attendees consent to receive basic first aid or emergency medical treatment if needed and understand that such care is provided at their own risk. The Organizer assumes no responsibility for the outcomes of any medical treatment or lack thereof, including delayed emergency response.

The above waivers remain valid even in cases of Event disruption due to force majeure events (natural disasters, governmental orders, pandemics, civil unrest, or other uncontrollable incidents).

Students and community volunteers may assist in limited and non-remunerated roles that are:

All student participants must have:

Student and volunteer roles do not include tasks such as:

Volunteers will be briefed on:

Participation in the Event as a volunteer or student helper does not entitle any individual to payment, benefits, or future opportunities. All contributions are recognized with official certificates of participation or letters of appreciation, as applicable.

By signing up, volunteers waive any claims for compensation and acknowledge that participation is at their own risk and subject to all general Event Terms and Conditions.

All attendees must:

The following actions will not be tolerated:

The Organizer reserves the absolute right to refuse admission or remove any individual from the venue if, in its sole judgment:

If you witness or experience misconduct, please report it immediately to event staff, security, or at the Information & Safety Desk. All reports will be handled discreetly and seriously.

Attendees are expected to cooperate fully during any bag checks, screenings, or incident investigations. Non-compliance may result in denied access or ejection from the event grounds.

Vendors operating at KanKalu must:

Sponsors may receive branding, presence, and activation rights at the Event as per mutually signed agreements. All sponsorship activity must be:

Any brand or business conducting giveaways, surveys, product sampling, or promotional activities must:

The Organizer reserves the right to:

Vendors and sponsors agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Organizer, venue partners, and all affiliated parties from any claims arising from their operations, goods, staff actions, or attendee interactions.

We may collect personal information from you when you:

Your personal data may be used for the following purposes:

We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., ticketing platforms, payment gateways, CRM systems) to store or process your data. These partners are contractually bound to comply with strict confidentiality and data protection standards.

By purchasing a ticket or registering with us, you may receive event-related promotional content via email, SMS, or social media. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided or by contacting us directly.

As outlined in Section 15, attending the event may involve incidental capture of your image, likeness, or voice for promotional or archival purposes. These images may be used in marketing without specific consent.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer period is required for legal, tax, or regulatory reasons.

Under Sri Lankan data protection law, you may have rights to:

In the event of a disagreement or dispute between an attendee and the Organizer, the parties agree to:

All legal proceedings related to KanKalu or these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Colombo, and attendees irrevocably consent to submit to the authority of those courts.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable under Sri Lankan law, that provision shall be severed or interpreted to best reflect the original intent, while the remainder of the Terms will continue to be valid and enforceable.

Failure by the Organizer to enforce any part of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that or any other part at any time.