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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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2 September 2026

The Soundtrack of the Soul

In his first-ever performance at the NCPA, illustrious composer AR Rahman brings a rare offering of Sufiana works and with it, a musicality steeped in search of excellence that finds its way to the heart. By Snigdha Hasan Like his…

1 September 2026

Liberties and Limitations

Girish Datar and Apurva Kulkarni’s upcoming play Sawal-Jawab employs the Maharashtrian folk forms of tamasha and lavani to ask pertinent questions about freedom of speech, censorship and artistic expression. A conversation with the creative duo. By Aishwarya Bodke  The weeks…

1 September 2026

A Space for Spontaneity

Ahead of his concert at the NCPA, pianist Guy Mintus discusses creativity, musical exploration beyond genres and the magic of jazz improvisation. By Gitanjali Dang Jazz is often described as a conversation— one where melodies interrupt each other, rhythms negotiate…

Theatre

Theatre 26 September 2026

Sapan Verma Live

Indian Music

Indian Music 19 September 2026

Sufiana Safar by A. R. Rahman

International Music

International Music 17 September 2026

Piano Forte

Western Classical Music

Western Classical Music 15 September 2026

New Chamber St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra

Dance

Dance 27 September 2026

Nakshatra Dance Festival – Day 1

Film & Screenings

Film & Screenings 24 September 2026

Reality Check

Multi Arts

Multi Arts 30 September 2026

Page to Stage – Trendsetters & Milestones

Photography

Photography 15 September 2026

Mänk’áčen by Sergio Valenzuela-Escobedo