National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) Mumbai

Cultural
National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)

About

India's premier performing arts centre with multiple theatres, an art gallery, and a stunning seafront location. Hosts world-class theatre, dance, music, film festivals, and exhibitions year-round.

Basic Information

Timings

Box office: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Events: various timings

Entry Fee

Event tickets: ₹200-5000

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

Place Type

Cultural

How to Reach

Walk from Churchgate station, located at Nariman Point seafront

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Vidhan Bhavan (0.7 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Churchgate (1.5 km away) on the Western Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)

0.7 km
1.5 km
1.9 km
1.9 km
Girgaon
Line 3
3.3 km
Kalbadevi
Line 3
3.3 km
4.8 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)

Western Line
1.5 km
Western Line
2.5 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
2.7 km

History

Established in 1969 by JRD Tata and Jamshed Bhabha. The NCPA has been India's foremost cultural institution for over 50 years, hosting artists from around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

Box office: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Events: various timings

Entry Fee

Event tickets: ₹200-5000

Type

Cultural

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride

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Interesting Facts

India's first and largest multi-venue performing arts centre

The Tata Theatre seats 1,000 and hosts Broadway-style shows

The annual Jazz Festival and Film Festival are flagship events

Travel Tips

Check the monthly events calendar online - something is always on

The seaside cafe is lovely for a pre-show drink

Book tickets in advance for popular performances