Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra (SBKK) is a major performing arts venue and training campus located at Copernicus Marg, in Delhi’s Mandi House cultural district. Established in 1952 by Sumitra Charat Ram, the Kendra functions as both an educational institution and a live performance space for Indian classical music, dance, and theatre. It hosts concerts, dance recitals, festivals, workshops, and large-scale productions throughout the year. SBKK is especially known as the home of its annual Ramlila dance-drama, staged since 1957. The venue is closely linked with the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts and sits among key cultural landmarks such as Kamani Auditorium, Kathak Kendra, and the National School of Drama. Its central location and legacy make it a core venue in Delhi’s classical arts circuit.
About Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra
Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra is a major performing arts venue in New Delhi, located on Copernicus Marg in the Mandi House area, widely known as the city’s cultural hub. Founded in 1952, the Kendra functions as a space for training, rehearsal, and public performance in music, dance, and theater.
The campus includes two wings—the College of Music and Dance and the Performing Arts Section. As a venue, SBKK hosts Hindustani classical concerts, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and Chhau performances, contemporary dance, workshops, and festivals. Its spaces are used for student recitals, professional productions, and touring presentations.
The Kendra is closely linked with the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts and is surrounded by key cultural institutions such as Kamani Auditorium, Kathak Kendra, the National School of Drama, and Rabindra Bhawan. A defining feature of the venue is its annual Ramlila dance-drama, staged every year since 1957. With year-round programming, SBKK remains one of Delhi’s most active and established performance spaces.