Inaugurated in 1969, the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, is India’s premier cultural institution. The first multi-venue, multi-purpose cultural centre to be built in South Asia, it has been committed since its inception to promoting and preserving the country’s rich and vibrant traditions in music, dance and theatre, as well as catalyzing new and innovative work in the field of the performing arts.

With five modern theatres, a photography gallery and extensive archival and library facilities located in the heart of Mumbai’s downtown business district, the NCPA presents more than 500 events each year across all major art forms.

 

AUDITORIUMS:

- Jamshed Bhabha Theatre (seating capacity: 1,100)

- Tata Theatre (seating capacity: 1,010)

- Experimental Theatre (setaing capacity: 285)

- Dance Theatre Godrej (seating capacity: 178)

- Little Theatre (seating capacity: 114)

 

NCPA hosts jazz concerts on a regular basis.