The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, is India’s premier cultural institution and the first multi-venue, multi-genre performing arts centre in South Asia. Founded in 1969 by visionaries J. R. D. Tata and Jamshed Bhabha, the NCPA is dedicated to preserving and promoting India’s rich artistic heritage across music, dance, theatre, film, literature and photography, while also presenting innovative work by Indian and international artistes. Located at Nariman Point overlooking the Arabian Sea, the NCPA campus houses five theatres along with galleries, libraries and performance spaces. Hosting over 700 events annually, it is India’s largest and most comprehensive performing arts centre. The NCPA collaborates with leading global arts institutions such as Carnegie Hall, Southbank Centre and Metropolitan Opera, and regularly presents renowned orchestras and artistes from around the world. It is also home to the Symphony Orchestra of India, the country’s first professional orchestra, and continues to play a vital role in cultural education, performance and artistic excellence in India.