Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium

Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium is a cultural venue in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. The Maharashtra government established the auditorium to honor the legacy of Marathi poet Suresh Bhat. It serves as a primary performance space for Indian classical music, dance, theater, and literary events in the region. The auditorium occupies a dedicated building on Great Nag Road, near Gandhi Putla in Reshim Bagh, Juni Shukrawari.

The venue accommodates approximately 500 attendees. It features a proscenium stage, modern acoustics, and seating arranged in a continental style. The Maharashtra State Directorate of Cultural Affairs oversees the auditorium’s operations and programming. The facility includes backstage green rooms, lighting control systems, and sound reinforcement equipment tailored for classical performances.

Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium hosts annual festivals such as the Suresh Bhat Smruti Mahotsav. The event commemorates the poet’s contributions to Marathi literature and music. Artists including Pandit Jasraj, Ustad Zakir Hussain, and Dr. Prabha Atre have performed at the venue. The auditorium also presents the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Sammelan, a theater festival that attracts playwrights and actors from across Maharashtra.

The venue’s address is 44P7+G9C, Great Nag Road, near Gandhi Putla, Juni Shukrawari, Reshim Bagh, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 440024. The auditorium operates under the administrative control of the Maharashtra State Directorate of Cultural Affairs. No specific label or production company manages the venue’s recordings or releases. Details about live albums or official recordings from performances at the auditorium remain unconfirmed.