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"An ode to our nation, the Cultural Centre aims to preserve and promote Indian arts. I hope our spaces nurture and inspire talent, bringing together communities from across India and the globe."

- Nita M Ambani

Founder & Chairperson

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Make the Best of Art & Culture with ‘Friends of NMACC’

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Make the Best of Art & Culture with ‘Friends of NMACC’

‘Friends of NMACC’ is a curated membership programme that offers you an exclusive window of access to the Centre’s evolving artistic programming through an array of special benefits.  

From epic international musicals and power-packed regional performances to unique visual art exhibits and India-inspired craft expositions – make the best of your artistic experience at the Centre with the annual programme.

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Our Spaces

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The Grand Theatre

A performing arts marvel, each element of this transformative space creates immersive experiences. A spectacular 2,000-seat venue that hosts the highest-calibre productions including shows, musicals, and plays, The Grand Theatre is where the best of India and the world come together.

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The Studio Theatre

The Studio Theatre is an intimate space designed for cutting-edge experiences and performances. With a seating capacity of up to 250 guests, its intense and diverse programming schedule lets you catch the best of musical presentations, dance performances, literary events and plays.

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The Cube

The Cube is an intimate space that accommodates up to 125 guests. An incubator of new talent and ideas, it is a flexible platform that hosts engaging performances that are conversational and dialogue-oriented, like workshops, screenings, spoken word and book readings. The performances staged here are so immersive, one feels connected with the performer.

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Art House

The Art House is a four-storey, 16,000 sq. ft. dedicated visual arts space that will display the works of visionary Indian and international artists. Designed to converge the outside with the indoors through a glass facade overlooking the Fountain of Joy, it provides nooks for creative thinking and immersive experiences.

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‘Infinity Mirrored Room'

Step into iconic Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room – a universe of breathtaking optical illusions and endless imagination – in India for the first time.

Public Art

Public Art

Exhibits that weave visual art into everyday experiences for the community.

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Dhirubhai Ambani Square

Centred around the city’s prized Fountain of Joy, the square is a vibrant public space that is inspired by the spirit of Mumbai. The Fountain features a mesmerising combination of water, fire, light and music that creates an unforgettable symphony.

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Theatre Cafe

Savour Mumbai’s local favourites along with a host of other lip-smacking indulgences, delicious desserts and refreshing beverages in the casual and family-friendly setting of the Theatre Cafe. Open from 11am - 11pm Location: Level 1, NMACC

The Bar

The Bar

The Bar is your gateway to a world where easy-going vibes, handcrafted cocktails, an extensive selection of spirits and beers, and a tempting array of gourmet curations converge to create unforgettable moments. Open from Tuesday - Sunday; 1pm - 10pm. Location: Level 2, NMACC

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SWADESH by Reliance Foundation

This festive season, SWADESH by Reliance Foundation - a unique India-inspired art & craft exposition at the heart of the Cultural Centre – comes alive with vibrant new artforms from across the country! Having mesmerised visitors with a confluence of handcrafted regional art and master artisans since the inception, its brand-new milieu of art forms includes Bronze Casting, Dank Polki Jewellery, Banarasi Weaves, Kanjivaram Weaves, and Rosewood Inlay. Come, embark on an artistic journey like never before! Location: Ground Level, NMACC

Our Community

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Fireside Chats

Have thought-provoking conversations about art and culture

Community - Workshops

Workshops

Engage and interact with the masters of craft

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Activities for Kids

Enjoy some family time while exploring art and culture

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Incubator of Talent

Supporting young artists from the community

Stories of Art

PERFORMING ARTS

The Little Prince & Beyond: 5 Page to Stage Musicals for Bookworms!

Iconic books reprised on stage can cast a magic spell – here are some bucket-list theatricals that were books first.

25 / 09 / 2024
VISUAL ARTS

The Art of Devotion

Through the confluence of classical and contemporary art, NMACC’s latest exhibit — ‘Bhakti: The Art of Krishna’ — captures the enduring appeal of artistic interpretations and their evolution over time, with a deep reverence for Krishna at its core.

09 / 08 / 2024
PERFORMING ARTS

NMACC Bachpan: 5 Reasons to Follow your Child to the Cultural Centre this Weekend

Step into a magical world of fun, learning, and creativity with the annual festival that invites kids and adults to cherish the joys of childhood!

03 / 08 / 2024
VISUAL ARTS

The Luminous Women of Pop Art

~ Rooted in the social landscape of the 1960s, Pop Art was a boy’s club – until the world started noticing the brilliant women who shaped the movement ~

02 / 02 / 2024
PERFORMING ARTS

An Off-stage Love Story that will Make You Go MAMMA MIA!

~With the West End classic wrapping up its blockbuster debut run in India, leading couple Sara Poyzer and Richard Standing share glimpses of an unforgettable journey ~

18 / 01 / 2024
VISUAL ARTS

The Legend of Andy Warhol

~As the artist extraordinaire’s timeless works are showcased in Mumbai for the first time, deep dive into the journey of the man who changed art forever~

02 / 01 / 2024
VISUAL ARTS

Pop Goes Mumbai

~ With Pop Art having a hot moment globally, Mumbai is right on time in hosting its first comprehensive exhibit in the genre, featuring 12 iconic artists including Andy Warhol ~

25 / 12 / 2023
VISUAL ARTS

Get, Set, Go Slow: Behind the Scenes of an Absurdist Exhibit

A pool full of bananas, a refrigerator that opens into a graveyard and a maze of hyperreal imagery — dive deeper into the topsy-turvy world of TOILETPAPER’s first-ever exhibit in India through a tête-à-tête with its curators.

14 / 09 / 2023
VISUAL ARTS

World-renowned artist Refik Anadol turns AI dreams into a visual story of Mumbai

If a machine can learn, can it dream? Can it hallucinate? The pioneering digital artist talks about creating Mumbai Dreams for the Jio World Centre, and shares his hopes for the future of AI

14 / 06 / 2023
COSTUME ART

India is our eternal muse

Designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla talk about their key pieces featured in ‘India in Fashion’, and how they’ve shaped the lexicon of design in the country

25 / 05 / 2023
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Inside Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s world of crafts

How one of India’s leading couturiers created a design language of his own

25 / 05 / 2023
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Ritu Kumar on her journey and the enduring charm of Indian crafts

As the veteran designer traces her career spanning over five decades, she explains why her aesthetic and the country’s crafts will always be inextricably linked

24 / 05 / 2023
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Yves Saint Laurent’s enduring fascination with India

Designer Yves Saint Laurent’s love for India went beyond the allure of exoticism to create scintillating fashion and empowering silhouettes for women

24 / 05 / 2023
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Courage and couture

Designer Anamika Khanna talks about her experiments with design, creating fashion without fear and not taking herself for granted

24 / 05 / 2023
PERFORMING ARTS

A lighting designer reveals the world of the play: Donald Holder

The Tony Award-winning lighting designer of The Lion King fame sheds light on how theatrical lighting can impact storytelling and his work on Civilization to Nation

21 / 04 / 2023
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Manish Malhotra on showcasing his iconic looks at ‘India In Fashion’

From showstopper pieces to cult-favourite Bollywood looks, the exhibit serves as a must-visit for fashion and art enthusiasts

21 / 04 / 2023
PERFORMING ARTS

LEDs and digital rain: Neil Patel on creating the world of ‘Civilization to Nation’

The New York-based set designer of Dickinson/Pretty Little Liars fame takes us through his process and detailing for Feroz Abbas Khan’s grand spectacle

21 / 04 / 2023
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Meet the celebrated choreographers behind all the moves in ‘Civilization to Nation’

Vaibhavi Merchant, Mayuri Upadhya, Samir and Arsh Tanna reveal what went into staging the elaborate dances for the grand spectacle

21 / 04 / 2023
COSTUME ART

Rahul Mishra on curiosity, couture and the country’s crafts

Fresh off his 20th showcase in Paris, designer Rahul Mishra reflects on how his innate curiosity is correlated to almost every aspect of his work

17 / 04 / 2023
PERFORMING ARTS

Ani Choying Drolma: Being approached for this musical is a big honour

The Buddhist nun and singer will join a team of over 350 performers in ‘Civilization to Nation’, Feroz Abbas Khan’s effort to present a dramatic showcase of the spirit of India

17 / 04 / 2023
COSTUME ART

How India came to secure a permanent spot on Dior’s runways

From the drape of a sari to the exquisite handwork of artisans, we trace the history between the country and the couture house

27 / 03 / 2023
VISUAL ARTS

What makes a good group art show?

With ‘Sangam/Confluence’—a group exhibit curated by Ranjit Hoskote and Jeffrey Deitch—set to unveil at the Art House in Mumbai this April, we set out to find an answer to that all-intriguing question

27 / 03 / 2023
PERFORMING ARTS

“The sound technology in this theatre is on par with the best”

The Olivier and Tony Award-winning sound designer on the practical and creative aspects of “the most difficult job in theatre”, and the sound technology of The Grand Theatre

27 / 03 / 2023
PERFORMING ARTS

Feroz Abbas Khan: “We have a dream team”

The filmmaker and theatre director on the making of his grand musical production ‘The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation:’

17 / 03 / 2023
PUBLIC ARTS

10 new public art works to see in Mumbai

From works by Yayoi Kusama to Jitish Kallat to those by one of India’s best-known Pichwai artists, the public art on view at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre offers a staggering range

09 / 12 / 2022
PERFORMING ARTS

Inside Mumbai’s first Grand Theatre

Beyond the state-of-the-art facilities and its crystal-studded ceiling, it’s the ability to cater to all kinds of audiences that makes The Grand Theatre the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre’s pièce de résistance

09 / 12 / 2022

FAQs

The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) is a first-of-its-kind, multi-disciplinary cultural space in the sphere of arts. Envisioned by Nita M Ambani, it aims to preserve and promote India’s rich art, culture and heritage through varied art forms.

The Cultural Centre is part of the Jio World Centre, Mumbai’s new landmark business and cultural destination located in the central precinct of Bandra Kurla Complex.

The Cultural Centre has three dedicated spaces for performing arts, the 2000-seat Grand Theatre, the 250-seat Studio Theatre, and the 125-seat Cube. They’re all equipped with cutting-edge technology to cater to a wide range of experiences, from intimate screenings and stimulating conversations to multilingual programming and international theatrical productions. The Cultural Centre also has a dedicated visual arts space – the Art House – overlooking the Fountain of Joy. Complementing the artistically rich spaces is a dining experience that includes a concession area, an Arts Café, a brand-new restaurant by the Oberoi group and one of India’s most awarded restaurants, Indian Accent.

To make art accessible to all, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre is Braille-friendly. It is also equipped with accessible seating in all its theatres and offers assistive listening devices.

The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre will showcase the best of Indian and international visual and performing arts. From large-scale global and Indian productions to community-based programming, spoken word events, comedy shows, educational initiatives and workshops for children, the programming will be as diverse as the Indian culture.

Different shows will have different announcement timelines. Please join our mailing list and follow our social media handles to stay updated.

Please reach out to us via the Contact Us section to be a part of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.

The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre is set to open its doors with a spectacular three-day launch.
'The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation' at The Grand Theatre is a sensory narrative of Indian culture told through the tenets of the classical Natya Shastra, brought to you by acclaimed Indian playwright Feroz Abbas Khan.

'India in Fashion', Curated by Hamish Bowles, global editor-at-large for Vogue and editor-in-chief of The World of Interiors, and designed by Patrick Kinmonth with Rooshad Shroff, journeys through the far-reaching impact of India’s sartorial traditions on global fashion from the 18th-21st century.

'Sangam/Confluence', curated by India’s leading cultural theorist Ranjit Hoskote and American curator Jeffrey Deitch, is a group art show that celebrates diverse cultural impulses and traditions at the Art House

Please keep checking our website and social media for updates on upcoming shows.

The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre has a dedicated basement parking facility for cars and two-wheelers. The Cultural Centre also has valet parking available.

Kindly get in touch with us at Contact Us to know more and book our spaces.

Please visit the show details page of the performance you’re interested in to know more about the age limit for entry.

You can select your preferred seats while booking a show at The Grand Theatre. The Studio Theatre and The Cube have free seating. We recommend arriving early to be able to pick out your seats. For art exhibitions, you can select a specific time slot of your convenience. You can visit us on weekdays to avoid peak timings.

Please visit the show details page of the show you’re interested in to know more.

You can book tickets by logging onto www.nmacc.com, or on BookMyShow.

Physical copies are not required. Just have the QR code in your e-ticket scanned at the time of entry.

Please reach out to us on +91 22 3570 5570 or reachus@nmacc.com, and our team will resolve it at the earliest.

Please check the spam folder in your email, along with your SMS and WhatsApp. If you still cannot find it, reach out to us on +91 22 3570 5570 or reachus@nmacc.com.

If your transaction doesn’t go through but the amount is debited from your account, email us at reachus@nmacc.com and we'll resolve it for you.

You can make payments via UPI, debit & credit cards, e-wallets and net banking.

Yes, you can book up to 8 tickets for a show or exhibition from a single account at once. In case you wish to book tickets in bulk, please contact us on +91 22 3570 5570 or reachus@nmacc.com.

‘Infinity Mirrored Room―The Eternally Infinite Light of the Universe Illuminating the Quest for Truth, 2020’ is a scintillating room-sized permanent installation by pathbreaking Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. At the Cultural Centre, it is located along the concourse area of Level 2 and is easily accessible to visitors entering from Gate 11 or 18.

Tickets for the Infinity Room experience are available on nmacc.com and one person can book for a maximum of 5 people (including themselves).

Food and beverages are not permitted inside the venue. Oversized and jogging strollers are not permitted as well. For visitors carrying large bags, alternate arrangements are available at the venue. Please reach out to our team during your visit for more details.

The duration of the Infinity Room experience is 5 minutes. For a seamless visit, you are requested to arrive on time as entry of up to only 10 minutes after the booked timeslot is permissible. If arriving in a group, visitors can enter the room together (maximum 5 adults) for 5 minutes.

Tickets once booked are non-refundable. However, we encourage you to share your ticket with someone who can attend the show instead.

If a show is cancelled by the Cultural Centre due to unforeseen circumstances, we will notify you. You can choose to make another booking of the same amount or opt for a refund. For further queries, please contact us on +91 22 3570 5570 or reachus@nmacc.com.

The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre is conveniently located at Bandra Kurla Complex and easily accessible by multiple modes of transportation. To know more, click here .

We recommend reaching at least 20 minutes before the show starts.

In case you arrive late, you may have to wait outside the theatre until an appropriate time.

Food and beverages are not allowed inside the venue. If required, you may bring a small bottle of water.

The Theatre Cafe is located on Level 1 of the Cultural Centre and is open to all from 11am to 11pm.

Theatre Cafe’s menu includes the city’s favourites like the Mumbai chowpaty sandwich, along with indulgences like mezze sampler, sandwiches and hot dogs, along with a host of delicious desserts and refreshing beverages.

Table reservations are not available at The Bar and Theatre Cafe.

Yes. Paid parking is available at the Cultural Centre. Guests can enter from Gate 11.

The SWADESH experience zones are spread across Level 0 of the Cultural Centre and are open to all from 11am to 10pm.

Yes. Guests can purchase the art they like at SWADESH.

Yes. Paid parking is available at the Cultural Centre. Guests can enter from Gate 11.

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