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The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, is India’s premier cultural institution. Inaugurated in 1969, it was the first multi-venue, multi-genre cultural centre in South Asia. The NCPA is committed to preserving and promoting India’s rich and vibrant artistic heritage in the fields of music, dance, theatre, film, literature and photography, as well as presenting new and innovative work by Indian and international artists from a diverse range of genres including drama, contemporary dance, orchestral concerts, opera, jazz and chamber music. Today, the NCPA hosts more than 700 events each year, making it India’s largest and most holistic performing arts centre.

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13 March 2024

The Blues are Back

A power-packed second edition of the NCPA Soulful Blues will feature Oakland blues singer and songwriter Terrie Odabi and Chicago blues singer and songwriter Demetria Taylor. By Anurag Tagat As much as we can spend endless hours debating the scope…

13 March 2024

A Sweet Aftertaste

Shakkar Ke Paanch Daane, written and directed by Manav Kaul, is a poetic play enacted onstage by the exceptional Kumud Mishra. An inspiring theatrical experiment, it holds appeal for a wide range of audiences.  By Vidhi Salla A work of…

4 March 2024

The Legacy of Folk Forms

At Living Traditions 2024, the folk arts of Jharkhand will illuminate enduring indigenous cultures that preserve the essence of community living. By Aishwarya Sahasrabudhe Folk arts in India, replete with distinct vocabularies and flavours, are seldom mere entertainment. The cultural…

Theatre

Theatre 24 March 2024

Adrak Ka Swaad by Karunesh Talwar

Indian Music

Indian Music 22 March 2024

Barasat Rang: Celebrating Holi

International Music

International Music 20 March 2024

Movies Under the Stars

Western Classical Music

Western Classical Music 19 March 2024

Talks on Western Classical Music

Dance

Dance 4 April 2024

NCPA Mudra Dance Festival 2024 – Day 1

Film & Screenings

Film & Screenings 19 March 2024

World is Family

Multi Arts

Multi Arts 27 March 2024

Author Talk Series

Photography