Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre

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]

Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre

Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre at night
Location	G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai 400 098, India
Coordinates	19°03′54″N 72°52′00″E
Type	Performing-arts center
Construction
Built	2023
Opened	31 March 2023
Architect	TVS Design
Website
nmacc.com

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, and positioned Indian fashion and design as part of the global conversation.^[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.

2. Clouds – A 90-piece set of stainless steel structure mirrors by Yayoi Kusama, displayed on the ground.

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 above prominent ones, the Centre has hosted a few more public art exhibitions as well

NMACC India at the United States of America

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]

Founder and Chairperson Mrs. Nita Ambani said - "We are thrilled to bring the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre India Weekend to New York City for the very first time! It is designed to be a global celebration of India’s cultural legacy – our art, crafts, music, dance, fashion, and food. At NMACC, our vision has always been to showcase the best of the world to India and bring the best of India to the world. This special weekend marks the first step forward on that journey, celebrating the spirit of India on one of the world’s most iconic stages – Lincoln Center. I am excited to share our rich traditions and legacy with New York City and the world.”^[9]

The NMACC will showcase the international premiere of The Great Indian Musical : Civilisation to Nation, beginning with five shows. The highly anticipated US premiere of India’s largest theatrical production commences on 12th September. The show has a line-up of exceptional Indian talent, along with a Tony & Emmy award-winning crew and has been conceived and directed by Feroz Abbas Khan. The NMACC also brings forward The Grand Indian Bazaar.^[8]

Broadway Productions visiting India through NMACC

01. 03.05.23 to 25.06.23 - The Sound of Music ^[10]

02. 16.08.23 to 27.08.23 - West Side Story

03. 29.11.23 to 07.01.24 - Mamma Mia

04. 16.05.24 to 02.06.24 - Matilda

05. 25.09.24 to 29.09.24 - The Little Prince

06. 05.12.24 to 15.12.24 - Life of Pi

07. 05.03.25 to 30.03.25 - The Phantom of the Opera