A. D. A. Ranga Mandira

A.D.A. Rangamandira (Amateur Dramatic Association) is a prominent performing arts venue located on JC Road, Bengaluru. With a seating capacity of around 540, the auditorium regularly hosts Indian classical music concerts, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi performances, along with theater productions. Its central location near Ravindra Kalakshetra and Town Hall makes it one of the most accessible cultural venues in Bengaluru for audiences and performers.

The venue is widely recognized within the Bengaluru cultural circuit for hosting a diverse range of events, including classical dance arangetrams, Carnatic and Hindustani music concerts, Kannada theater productions, and experimental stage works. A.D.A. Rangamandira remains a preferred choice for artists and organizers due to its affordability, functional infrastructure, and consistent programming across genres of Indian performing arts.

Established under the Amateur Dramatic Association (founded in 1909), the institution has played a significant role in the evolution of modern theater and classical arts in Karnataka. Influenced by pioneers such as Bellary Raghava and early literary figures, the venue continues to function as a cultural archive and active performance space, contributing to the documentation and promotion of India’s classical music and dance ecosystem.