The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) has announced the first edition of the 'Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre India Weekend' to be organised in New York City in September this year.

The festivities, which celebrate India's rich heritage, will be held from September 12 to 14, 2025 at the David H. Koch Theater. 

The three-day event is set to showcase India's rich cultural tapestry to the global stage, featuring music, theatre, fashion, cuisine, and traditions at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of NMACC, expressed her excitement about the initiative and said her vision has always been to showcase the best of the world to India and bring the best of India to the world.

"We are thrilled to bring the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre India Weekend to New York City for the first time! It is designed to be a global celebration of India's cultural legacy -- our art, crafts, music, dance, fashion, and food. At NMACC, our vision has always been to showcase the best of the world to India and bring the best of India to the world," Nita Ambani said.

"The special weekend marks the first step forward on that journey, celebrating the spirit of India on one of the world’s most iconic stages – Lincoln Center. I am excited to share our rich traditions and legacy with New York City and the world," she added.

The festivities will begin with the highly anticipated US premiere of 'The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation', India’s grandest theatrical production. 

This show, directed by Feroz Abbas Khan, narrates India's journey from 5,000 BC to independence in 1947, blending dance, art, fashion, and music into a spectacular showcase.

The production, blending dance, art, fashion, and music is a tribute to India's past, present and future that travels the country's history from 5,000 BC till the Independence in 1947.

The opening night on September 12 will commence with an invite-only red carpet - the 'Grand Swagat' (Grand Welcome) - featuring the 'Swadesh Fashion Show Curated by celebrated designer Manish Malhotra', spotlighting India's celebrated traditional weaves and skilled artisans. 

The evening will have a special presentation of cuisines and flavours from ancient to modern India, presented by Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna.

Apart from concerts by Bollywood singers Shankar Mahadevan and Shreya Ghoshal and classical musician Rishab Sharma, the event will also feature The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation, to Lincoln Center for five performances. 

The NMACC India Weekend will also take over Damrosch Park from September 12-14, bringing alive enthralling and engaging experiences in the form of a 'Great Indian Bazaar'. Guests will be introduced to the finest Indian fashion and textiles, decadent flavours, as well as dance, yoga and music experiences.