Must-see entertainment in Mumbai (Bombay)

  • Royal Opera House

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    India's only surviving opera house reopened to suitably dramatic fanfare with a 2016 performance by Mumbai-born British soprano Patricia Rozario, after a…

  • Liberty Cinema

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    The stunning art deco Liberty was once the queen of Hindi film – think red-carpet openings with Dev Anand. It fell on hard times in recent years, but is…

  • National Centre for the Performing Arts

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    This vast cultural centre is the hub of Mumbai’s highbrow music, theatre and dance scene. In any given week, it might host experimental plays, poetry…

  • Quarter

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    The Royal Opera House's signature entertainment venue (besides the Opera House itself, that is), the Quarter counts unique spaces like an airy, glass…

  • Prithvi Theatre

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    A Juhu institution that’s a great place to see both Hindi- and English-language theatre or an art-house film, with the Prithvi Cafe for drinks. Its…

  • Canvas Laugh

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    A popular comedy club that hosts around 50 shows per month, with twice-nightly programs on weekends (most comedians use English). It’s 900m west of Lower…

  • Wankhede Stadium

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    Test matches and one-day internationals are played a few times a year here in season (October to April). Contact the Cricket Association for ticket…

  • NCPA Box Office

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    Box office for Mumbai's National Centre for the Performing Arts. You can also book online at Book My Show (https://in.bookmyshow.com).

  • Regal Cinema

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    A faded art deco masterpiece – Mumbai's oldest – that’s good for Hollywood and Indian blockbusters.

  • Metro INOX

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    This grande dame of Bombay talkies, formerly known as Metro Big, has been renovated into a multiplex cinema.

  • Sterling

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    Shows first-run English-language movies, and has a food court.

  • DY Patil Stadium

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    A modern, 55,000-capacity stadium that hosts the ISL’s Mumbai City FC (football/soccer team), plus occasional IPL cricket matches. It’s 21km east of…

  • Cooperage Football Stadium

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    Home to Air India FC and ONGC FC, this ground hosts local football (soccer) matches between September and April. Many local matches are free.