The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) is a performing arts and multi-disciplinary cultural and exhibition space located in the city of Mumbai, India, that opened on 31 March 2023.[1] The center was founded by Nita Ambani, philanthropist and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, to "preserve and promote Indian arts." It is part of the Jio World Centre complex in the Bandra Kurla Complex of Mumbai.[2]
The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) has achieved in mere months what others take decades to accomplish. Opened on 31 March 2023, it has redefined India’s cultural vocabulary. NMACC has made art into a shared, public spectacle. It has staged Broadway-calibre productions, numerous music performances.[3]
The Cultural Centre was marked by the debut of the theatrical experience The Great Indian Musical: Civilisation to Nation, celebrating Indian dance, drama, music and art by playwright and director Feroz Abbas Khan.
Facility
The Centre consists of a number of spaces including:
The Grand Theatre, a 2000-seat space across three levels to host major traveling productions. It claims to be the "most technologically advanced theatre in India" and incorporates more than 8,400 Swarovski crystals in its design. The theatre was designed with special absorbent wood to reduce audio reflections.[4]
The Studio Theatre, a 250-seat space that features telescopic seating and the ability to transform for different events. It uses a tension wire grid for rigging and lighting, said to be the first-of-its-kind in India.[5][6]
The Cube, a small 125-seat space with moveable stage and seating, used for small-scale but impactful performances [5]
The Art House, a four-storey dedicated art complex consisting of 16,000 sq. ft. of floor space.[5]
Public Art
The centre hosts several prominent public art installations including:[6]
1. Kamal Kunj – One of the largest commissioned Pichwai paintings at 56 feet tall, with depictions of seasonal festivities.
3. Seekers Paradise – An installation art piece by N. S. Harsha.
4. Closet Quarries I & II – A painting by Reena Kallat using rubber stamps, reflecting the names of craftsmen and symbols seen in Mughal monuments.
5. Earth’s Whisper – A work by Jagannath Panda around the idea ‘Contribution is Growth’
6. Mechanism 12 – A work by Tanya Goel uses pigments from the sites of architectural demolitions in and around Delhi
7. City Obscure – Vibha Galhotra’s cityscape of Mumbai takes up an entire wall and is made from leitmotif ghungroos, small ankle bells in Indian culture.
8. Arboretum I – A work by artist duo Thukral & Tagra, comprising illustrations of over 60 floral species from across India.[7]
Apart from the prominent art installations listed above, the Cultural Centre has hosted various others public art exhibitions too.
NMACC at the United States of America
Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre takes India's rich culture and heritage to the rest of the world. This is the first NMACC presentation outside India.
In September 2025, NMACC will bring a three-day cultural festival, 'India Weekend' at New York City's Lincoln Center. The NMACC Weekend is scheduled from 12th to 14th September, 2025.[8]
The NMACC will showcase the international premiere of The Great Indian Musical: Civilisation to Nation, for a limited span of five shows. The highly anticipated US premiere of India’s largest theatrical production commences on 12th September. The show has a line-up of Indian talent, along with a crew and has been conceived and directed by Feroz Abbas Khan. The NMACC also brings forward The Grand Indian Bazaar, and various other workshops and pop-ups about the rich culture of India. [8]
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