Jagannatha centre for art and culture

The Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC) is a multidisciplinary cultural venue located on Kannada Sahitya Parishad Road in Vijayanagar, Mysuru. Designed to function as a dynamic space for artistic exchange, the centre hosts a wide range of activities including classical music concerts, dance performances, theatre productions, art exhibitions, and educational workshops.

The venue features several facilities suited for different types of events. Its Grand Auditorium is designed with modern acoustics and seating arrangements suitable for concerts, dance recitals, and theatrical productions. In addition to indoor spaces, the campus includes multiple amphitheatres that provide open-air settings for smaller performances and community events. Flexible event halls and studio spaces are also available for exhibitions, rehearsals, and training programmes.

JCAC regularly organizes and hosts cultural initiatives such as Kala Saptami, a weekly celebration of Indian classical arts held during March featuring music, dance, and theatre traditions. The centre also presents theatre performances, themed musical concerts, and craft workshops covering disciplines such as pottery, painting, and Yakshagana training. Through these diverse programmes, the Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture continues to serve as a creative platform for artists and audiences in Mysuru’s cultural community.