Its amaizng there many celebrity came and prefer there own exprence abou urdu and self struggle

Awami theatre festival 2020Arts council of PakistanStage dramaMera Viyah Karao

Its a place to.groom artist, having a bigger halls and arena

Amazing place amazing management. Great efforts president Ahmed Shah.

Arts and cultural programme ar national and provincial level held at here

Its a good venue for theatre and plays. They have good arrangement. But need some improvements for standard. They also have institute and committee for running this setup. They have parking area, wheel chair stairs. Public come to enjoy their time here.

It is really amazing area special for visiting

One of the few places that are dedicated to Arts and Culture. Theatre activities and different launch programs are being hosted at the Arts Council. Previous month, got an opportunity to visit Arts Council and hosted an Annual celebration of Pakistan Yoga Council. The arrangements were good for the attendees. Renovation works in progress at the Arts Council. Parking was an issue and have to park the cars at the roadside. This however can be managed by inside parking and through valay services.

Great place . We watch nach na jane written by anwar masood ..

The facilities over here are probably not state of the art but checks most boxes. As a viewer there is a decent arrangement of seats and you get to see the most famous artists perform here and a lot of lesser known but incredibly talented ones as well. Parking is the biggest issue of this place, since its situated in one of the most busiest areas of Karachi. However vallet service is available which solves this problem to a great extent.

Awesome drama... nice auditorium

I love art in all its form

Not exactly the best of what it used to be. Has been better in previous years. It has, though, gotten better in the last few months. Looking forward to many more theatrical plays and shows.

An average facility, outdoor is just OK, indoor is better. Take mosquito protection when sitting in outdoor theater. It can be chilling during Dec / Jan nights, so take a light upper with you. Great Pakistan Circus show is a good entertainment for local people.

Best place for art music and literature lovers

That was a great experience

Arts council of Pakistan is the premier institution of art related activities in Karachi. Situated at MR Kayani road , arts council of Pakistan is the hub of activities. Its located near provincial assembly of Sindh on it right and famous I.I. chundrigarh road on its left. It has a built in multi purpose hall where most of its programmes are held. It also has National academy of Performing Arts situated adjacent to it . Currently its headed by syed ahmed Shah and it works under the umbrella of culture department government of Sindh. Its hosts regular and recurrent events like international urdu conference. They hold 11rh round of international urdu conference on 22-25 November 2018.Plz like the review if you find it interesting informative and helpful

2018 Elections at Arts Council were held on December 23, 2018. Went to participate in the election process and casted vote in the afternoon. The voting process was smooth and vote casted in an orderly manner.However due to an incident in the General Body in the morning, the opposition decided to boycott the election and were protesting outside Arts Council

Very Nice Place. Arts Council of Karachi is the place to watch best theatre dramas.

Great place for Arts Promotion, Parking inside for members only and outside is limited parking for guests bike only, valet parking for cars only available for few special event.

I recently visited Arts council to watch their new play Kyun Nikala by Anwar Maqsood sahib. The place is well organized and maintained by the Management. The only issue is with the Valet parking. Staff is not enough to cater huge public gatherings. Most if the time people take the car keys from the helpdesk themselves and rush towards their car.

This is one of the most wonderful places in Karachi. The Arts Council is like the nucleus of performing arts and we are like the neutrons, protons and electrons revolving around it. The president Arts Council, Mr. Ahmed Shah is a brilliant man, a great leader in himself, has successfully developed the Arts Council over the years. I recommend this place if you want to see the diverse programs, theater, music shows. And also you can organise any such program here at a minimum rates.

Amaizing

I watched the drama Kyun Nikala.The cast was superb. The dialogue was quite entertaining. What surprised me was acoustics. There really was no need of mics and speakers. The actors voices carried really well in the auditorium.The bathrooms were clean and adequate.The only disappointing thing was the space in the rows for patrons. They really squished your feet while getting into their seats.Valet parking was a relief

Best place in town for art and theatre. Always shows quality work.

Doing great work to promote Pakistani culture at home and abroad.

Went to the Karach Arts Council and the place is just brillaint. The quality of acting, script and delivdry was amazing. That too by a bunch of students. The ticket is on the pricier side though. The Arts Council is located close to Shaheen complex and adjacent to Supreme Court building

In 1948, a group of art enthusiasts gathered and formed themselves into a society under the name of Karachi Fine Arts Society. It was first of its kind to promote and encourage arts and culture in Pakistan. It held exhibitions and promoted activities relating to theatre.The funds of the society were contributed personally by the members themselves. They had no permanent building of their own. Their meetings were therefore held at the residences of the office bearers. Art exhibitions were held in rented space in private houses. Six years later in 1954, the Karachi Fine Arts Society was reorganized into a body called the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. This organization was registered with the registrar of societies, Karachi, under Act XX1 of 1860. (The Registration Certificate was issued on 10 May 1955). After its formation, the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi stepped up activities in the field of arts and culture. It also has sponsored production of plays and musical programs - for example, it recently held a Musical Tribute Event in 2017 in honor of the late Bade Fateh Ali Khan (Pakistans famous classical music singer) in its auditorium.The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi is arguably the largest council made for the purpose of promoting arts and culture in Pakistan, and perhaps the busiest in terms of organizing events on a yearly basis. Given the kind of sociopolitical turn that the country has taken with reference to religious extremism, it makes the council all the more significant an institution to uphold and foster the traditions of the arts that aim to give society a balanced approach to life. It is the countrys oldest and most famous NGO (non-government organization) that deals in promotion and development of arts and crafts in Pakistan.Karachi Arts Council has four academies of its own that help in fostering raw talent and developing them into real performers. These include:Theatre AcademyIt helps in teaching script-writing, directing, acting, cinematography, editing, and production management.Music AcademyIt helps in the teaching of violin playing, flute playing, dholak playing, vocals training, guitar playing and other classical instruments.Fine Arts AcademyIt helps in teaching and developing literature, floral art, architecture, interior designing, and sculpture.FacilitiesFollowing are some facilities offered by the Arts Council of Pakistan for hosting events:AuditoriumOpen Air Theatre Permanent Art GalleryLibrary / Reading RoomAudio / Visual LibraryCultural Café

Famous for theater performances.

Best place to meet and listen the intelligent people. Enjoyed every moment there.

Arts council of Pakistan is good place and since theater is becoming famous and renowned artist has played significant role in this, more families visiting here to enjoy theater shows. Apart from this its structure is focused by its management to built new buildings and halls. It will further look great after the completion of new building

Was there for a Salt Arts event. The theatre seats are stone, so they get cold in winter & you may want to take a cushion or something.Overall, just the fact that places like this exist in Karachi is great in & of itself. You can catch some really good cultural entertainment & events here. Safe & secure environment & valet parking adds to peace of mind.

State of the art place for Arts

Amazing venue with great ambiance

A great place indeed, very glad to see there are still people who care about arts and culture and manage to arrange it! Every time when I visited this place, there is something which I cannot put in words because you can only feel the atmosphere out there... auras are being changed depending upon the environment of the play !!

Great Entertainment . Drama. Theater & Educational skills academy & center.

Great Place for Art & Stage performances along with Books Inauguration,

Grooming platform

Providing platform to the artist

Very nice place to visit resently youth festival arranged there also book fair and cultural festivals arranged there.The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi (Urdu: آرٹس کونسل آف پاکستان کراچی‎), also known as the Karachi Arts Council (Urdu: آرٹس کونسل کراچی کی‎) is an organization for promotion of the Arts in Pakistan. Occasionally the federal Government of Pakistan and the provincial Government of Sindh issue this Arts Councilhefty financial grants to sustain and develop it.[1]It is the countrys oldest and most famous NGO (non-government organization) that deals in promotion and development of arts and crafts in Pakistan.[2] The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi is arguably the largest council made for the purpose of promoting arts and culture in Pakistan, and perhaps the busiest in terms of organising events on a yearly basis. Given the kind of sociopolitical turn that the country has taken with reference to religious extremism, it makes the council all the more significant an institution to uphold and foster the traditions of the arts that aim to give society a balanced approach to life.[3]

I am glad that it still exists in Karachi. Have been fortunate to attend so many plays and musicals over here. Have so many fond memories. Its well maintained. Could improve of we karachites open our pockets. It is really making us proud.

Amazing place

It makes the council all the more significant an institution to uphold and foster the traditions of the arts that aim to give society a balanced approach to life. It is the countrys oldest and most famous NGO (non-government organization) that deals in promotion and development of arts and crafts in Pakistan.

I was watch Threater the environment and the play was fantastic and comfortable

Anyone who loves theatre is going to fall in love with this place and people who perform here are some of best people you will ever meet. Great theatres and excellent condition of the education and performances. Pakistans cream and elite minds present their artistic talent here.

Good atmosphere... Talented people

The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi is arguably the largest council made for the purpose of promoting arts and culture in Pakistan, and perhaps the busiest in terms of organizing events on a yearly basis. ARTS council of karachi is the Best for promoting Arts and culture in Pakistan.

Hub of literature and culture activities in Karachi.The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi is arguably the largest council made for the purpose of promoting arts and culture in Pakistan.Many events here are free of cost or with very low cost.Many literature and cultural festivals and seminars are also organized here.

Went there for watching dramatic performance. Its actually theatre hall known for quality and live performance.Normally Seats are prebooked and occasionally can be bought on the spot.Recommended to get tickets beforehand.Parking is an issue if you want to park it by yourself, otherwise valet parking is also available on charged basis

The place is Karachis aperture.. demonstrates citys culture, norms and its vernacular chatacter. Its the only venue.Recommend for curious souls!

It is the source of displaying some amazing plays in Karachi. Proud to have it in my city.

I went their on 13th August. I enjoyed their Asim Azhars concert and listened many different national songs of Pakistan. I remained their at 12 to attend cake cutting ceremony and saw fireworks. It was one of my good days.

One place for economical learning of dance, guitar and music classes in general... loved the professionalism although not many facilities with regard to ventilation. I wish some well to do patron steps forward for patronising it. I recommend it to everyone who is an aspiring artist and also to those who are not but have some passion for art for personal delight also.

It is wonderful place me attending 100+ programmes there since 2014 & on ward but now its further expansion , renovation work make it more attractive for visitors.I love the Arts Council which is only remaining institution where people enjoy all type of programmes relating to our culture , education, Art etc.It is my old endeavour to become a member of Arts Council too.

Arts council of Karachi doing great job for Urdu language and Arts and culture activities in the Karachi city....president Ahmed Shah is doing a great job...God Bless him.

Arts and cultural center. Street parking with valet service. Gets filled quickly so try to arrive early. Leg room is limited for most of the seating.

Keeping art and stage drama alive. This place can become such an amazing tourists place.

Its a very vibrant institute to learn creativity. Fine arts and performance arts are major subjects of this well known institute. Council theatre has now revive its past glory by repeatedly showcasing theatres and humourous plays. Among all, famous plays by Anwer Maqsood has drawn a large amount of targeted audience towards it.

The place very close to my heart, doing a great job to preserve Pakistani art and culture.

Its the only one Platform for the karachians have to enjoy and to be able to show the talent within themselves.The facilities over here are probably not state of the art but checks most boxes. As a viewer there is a decent arrangement of seats and you get to see the most famous artists perform here and a lot of lesser known but incredibly talented ones as well. Parking is the biggest issue of this place, since its situated in one of the most busiest areas of Karachi. However vallet service is available which solves this problem to a great extent.

Art Events usually take place here and by art I mean the many forms of art. Masjid and cafeteria are present. There is a parking lot just next to Arts Council. It is better to park you car their instead of parking it on the road. You vehicle may get towed away due to frequent visits by government officials and their protocols.

I have used the paid car parking quite a few times during past one year, which was a help. Charges 50 rupees. I had to go to the Sindh secretariat & couldnt find a place for car parking. I took coconut water drink from a small shop opposite the parking area. Loved the healthy drink, a must try

I have used the paid car parking quite a few times during past one year, which was a help. Charges 50 rupees. I had to go to the Sindh secretariat & couldnt find a place for car parking. I took coconut water drink from a small shop opposite the parking area. Loved the healthy drink, a must try.......

Arts Council of Pakistan in karachi is the best place for arts lovers whether they are poets, writer, actors, novelists, etc.Seminars and Theatre are being organized here with complimentary and paid passes.

New building under construction. Nice parking capacity in a near by block. Cooperative staff.

I always enjoy my time at Arts Council. Especially the main auditorium for theater and performances, having performed theater for competitions there as well.There new auditorium is very small and gives a claustrophobic feel. Not recommended for events.

Nice place , watched Naach na jaane written by anwer maqsood enjoyed alot

Arts council is the hub of artistic expressions. Artists and commoners gather here. Good place for hangout.

The auditorium is really good and unlike what you expect from a government organization.

Art council Karachi is really great place to have experience about art and literature . I went to attend opening ceremony of Banwat . I enjoyed a lot.

Arts council is the center of cultural and literary activities. For eleven consective years it is celebrating International Urdu conference with highly successful, spirited and enthusiastic manner, and determined to take it to the new high level

Superb experience of watching Anwar maqsood drama nachna jany

The staff needs some serious training. Staff at the doors and in the auditorium is very bad and the seats and cleanliness is also below par.

Nice place for dramas, seminars and workshops

Big auditorium. One of the most visited place where theatre dramas were very popular

Its always been a good experience to be there nd have fun :)

An excellent place for the portrayal of Pakistani arts and literature. I have been connected to Arts Council time and again and the work they do is amazing.

Good place everyone should go and the musical play of Shah sharabeel was really good

One of the only two places where you can do or watch theatre. The place is buzzing with all kinds of cultural activity. You can become a member for information and invites.

Awesome

One of the best and oldest theatre of Karachi, very well maintained happening place of the city. Open air, and indoor facilities for live performances are best in town.

Amazing place for theatres drama. Best place for entertaining

Its wonderful place to visit, art and culture of is represented by this institute. Area is well managed, and has nice staff to guide.

For dramatic activity and singing music best school for any arts...Famalies event functions stage dramas performance..

Small stage and theater but lends very well to intimate performances. Parking is a hassle to valet. Just factor in the extra time it will take to get your car back

The shows will start at a perfect timing. No delays with that. Phone are strictly not allowed to be used during the show and no food or drinks are allowed inside the hall

V good pmay by anwer maqsood

Looks great, however needs modifications and but unifications out side the building

Its wasa intresting and joyfull place

Historic and well preserved. One of the most important places for artists of all sorts. The tea and samosas are awesome.

Place was good. But very traffic outside it during rush hours

Good for the Family event and stage Drama

Good to have their... outstanding place for those who have literary taste...

Its a historical place, where cultural exchange programs are implemented between Pakistan and other countries. These cultural programs consist mainly of stage performance of foreign troupes.

I attended a musical evening with Salamat Ali and Azra Salamat, thoroughly enjoyed the quality time.

Good place to organize events and to do many courses related to arts

They have very immense space to cover multiple events but no safe parking space for visitors. Majority of visitors have to park cars outside arts council area which has no security. I felt unsafe when i had to park car on gate side road.

Amazing

The Arts Council is such a vintage feel buildingIts a small place host to a lot of Live theater concerts and discussionsIf youre somebody who loves art and culture and music you would instantly fall in love with everything that Arts Council stands forThe building is well maintained given the structure its clean the staff is very courteouspopcorns right before the live theater are amazing you can never find such fresh popcorns anywhere the tickets that are being sold and events that happen in Arts Council adequately advertised on Facebook social media so you can keep yourself a breast or whatever is happening in that little buildingIf youre in Karachi be sure you visit Arts Council and enjoy one of the programs that are awaited blueYou will be glad you did

Nice