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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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30 April 2025

Performing Arts: Indian music

A monthly column that explores any and every aspect of the performing arts. This month, singer Shruthi Veena Vishwanath writes about the origin of folk songs and why it is essential for performers to give credit where credit is due.…

28 April 2025

‘An Incomparable Baring of the Soul’

One of the most revered thumri singers of her generation, Siddheshwari Devi was known for her mastery of the craft of the swara and the art of the sublime. A listening session, guided by singer and composer Shubha Mudgal, will…

28 April 2025

A Case for Collaboration

The Prithvi Theatre and the NCPA have supported each other for over four decades. One such artistic partnership, an initiative centred around the Symphony Orchestra of India at the iconic Juhu-based arts venue, has continued to yield delightful results since…

Theatre

Theatre 24 May 2025

Theatre Spectrum

Indian Music

Indian Music 29 May 2025

NCPA Citi Promising Artistes Series

International Music

Western Classical Music

Dance

Dance 28 May 2025

Odissi by Sarita Mishra and Kathak by Rehana Patel-Rane

Film & Screenings

Film & Screenings 27 May 2025

Michelangelo – Love & Death

Multi Arts

Multi Arts 24 May 2025

Acting on Stage

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