

Over the period of years, Chandigarh is emerging as a central hub for cultural and art related activities. The Department of Cultural Affairs has the privilege of having “Tagore Theatre”, which has witnessed the performances of many renowned national and international Artists. The Department of Cultural Affairs, Chandigarh Administration supports various cultural activities in the Union Territory of Chandigarh by organizing various cultural events / programmes from time to time and by granting sponsorships to Registered Cultural Groups / Societies consisting of amateur artists, who have given great fillip to the cultural life of Chandigarh. The three Akademies of Department of Culture Affairs, Chandigarh Administration i.e. Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi, Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi and Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi have played a prominent role in promoting art and artists in the city beautiful.