Bengaluru (Bangalore), India — Activities
Bengaluru (Bangalore) Culture
When it comes to cultural in Bengaluru, and information about theater, classical music and dance, it is best to consult the listings pages of the free monthly Trailblazer or to consult the weekly listings magazine Time Out.
Bengaluru has an emerging art scene and has permanent art galleries such as the Kynkyny Gallery and the Crimson Art Gallery. The Manikyavelu Museum holds the National Gallery of Modern Art and has space devoted to works of art from artists based in Bangalore.
Theater
Smriti Nandan Cultural Center
Every month, Smriti-Nandan Cultural Center offers a diverse range of cultural programs ranging from music and theater to dance.
Palace Road
Tel: (080) 2225 8091.
Website: www.smritinandan.org
Kyra Theater
Hosting everything from experimental theater to contemporary dance, check out this venue for cultural performances set amid a modern bar and restaurant.
Indira Nagar
Tel: (080) 4341 9999.
Website: www.kyra.in
Dance
Chowdaiah Memorial Hall
One of the premier cultural venues in Bengaluru, this violin-shaped audotorium hosts plays, dance recitals and concerts and has space for over 1,000 people.
Vyalikaval
Tel: (080) 2344 5810.
Bengaluru (Bangalore) Tours
Bus tours
KSTDC offers bus tours, which can be arranged and booked through the main office in Racecourse Road. The twice-daily city tour takes in the museum, the Vidhana Soudha, Ulsoor Lake, Lalbagh Gardens, Bull Temple and Tipu Sultan's Palace, and ends up with a long stop at the Government Handicrafts Emporium.
Tel: (080) 2227 5883.
Website: www.karnatakatourism.com
Walking tours
Bangalore Walks offer offers a selection of themed weekend walks led by fluent English-speaking guides throughout the year. The ‘Victorian Bangalore Walk’ offers a 19th century glimpse of busy MG Road while the ‘Green Heritage Walk’ involves a stroll through Lalbagh Gardens. There are also medieval and cultural themed walks.
Website: http://bangalorewalks.com
