Alhamra Arts Council

Lahore's premier cultural centre for theatre, music and the visual arts.

LocationThe Mall, central Lahore.

Time neededVaries; check the programme.

Best timeEvenings for performances.

Best pairedWith an art & culture tour.

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About Alhamra Arts Council

The Alhamra Arts Council, with its distinctive red-brick modernist buildings on the Mall (designed by Nayyar Ali Dada), is the beating heart of Lahore’s performing and visual arts — theatres, galleries and halls hosting drama, music, dance and exhibitions year-round.

For anyone interested in contemporary Pakistani culture, checking what’s on at Alhamra is essential.

Highlights

Modernist architecture — Award-winning red-brick design.
Performing arts — Theatre, music and dance.
Galleries — Rotating visual-art exhibitions.
Cultural calendar — Festivals and events throughout the year.

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