Sri Aurobindo Auditorium

Cultural Heart of Auroville

The Auditorium is an impressive structure with an iconic roof projection and a 650-seat auditorium that probably provides the largest theatre seating capacity in south India. Over the years it has been the scene of creative and innovative programmes plus workshops in music, dance, art and theatre. It has also served as a venue for national and international seminars and a centre for Indian and international films and film festivals. In fact, it has acted as the cultural heart of Auroville, and the main centre of the International Zone since it started functioning.

Architect: R. Chakrapani

A Cultural Hub

Sri Aurobindo Auditorium is one of the activity centres of Bharat Nivas, the Pavilion of India. It strives to reflect Indian Culture in the light of Sri Aurobindo’s vision as well as hosting many Cultural events of Auroville.

The Sri Aurobindo Auditorium team aims to host research-based performances of a high-level quality both by Auroville artists as well as national and international visiting artists.

It serves as a venue for National and International Conferences organized by the Bharat Nivas Group and other members of the Auroville community.

Performing Arts

Music recital (vocal and instrumental) such as Hindustani, Carnatic, Classical, Folk, Western classical and contemporary music.
Dance Performances by Artists, Contemporary and Traditional of India and abroad.
Theatre - Productions by Aurovilians as well as by visiting artists from India and abroad.

The above activities are managed by a support team which coordinates and organizes events not only for the Sri Aurobindo Auditorium but for other activity centres in the Bharat Nivas campus as well.

Frequency of usage - 150 days a year. Audience - average 400 per event.

The performances and events are free for the audience.