The Lawns is an open-air performance venue situated within the campus of the ITC Sangeet Research Academy at 1, NSC Bose Road, Kolkata–700040. It serves as one of the principal spaces for large-scale classical music presentations organized by the academy. The venue is widely associated with major events such as the annual ITC Sangeet Sammelan and other institutional concerts. Set within the landscaped grounds of ITC SRA, The Lawns provides a natural amphitheater-like environment designed for formal Hindustani classical music performances.
About The Lawns
The Lawns forms part of the ITC Sangeet Research Academy campus in Kolkata and functions as its primary outdoor concert space. It is used for high-profile recitals, festivals, and academy-led cultural programs.
The venue is best known for hosting the ITC Sangeet Sammelan, one of India’s longest-running classical music festivals. Its setting within the Academy grounds integrates performance with the institutional and residential environment of ITC SRA, making it a central landmark in Kolkata’s classical music landscape.
Past Events
ITC Sangeet Research Academy presents the Thumri Festival, 2026. It's a two-day festival: day 1 is on 14th February and ...
