National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) Mumbai
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)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)
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
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
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
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
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)
Y.B. Chavan Auditorium & Centre, Nariman Point
Cultural
Tata Theatre, NCPA
Entertainment
Nariman Point, Mumbai's Manhattan
Landmark
Nariman Point Promenade
Experience
Experimental Theatre, NCPA
Entertainment
INOX Nariman Point (Marine Drive Cinema)
Entertainment
Tata Theatre NCPA
Entertainment
Cooperage Football Ground
Sports
Mumbai Marathon Route (Heritage Run)
Sports
Colaba Heritage Walk
Heritage