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The Music Academy, Madras
4 upcoming events — next: HCL Concerts: Sai Sisters – Kiran and Nivi Live (Tomorrow · 6:00 PM).
AddressNew No. 168 (Old No. 306), T.T.K. Road, Royapettah, Chennai 600014
Getting thereAG-DMS or Teynampet (Blue Line), about 2 km; Thirumayilai (MRTS) is a similar distance. Take an auto for the last stretch
CapacityT. T. Krishnamachari Auditorium: about 1,600 seats
Official sitemusicacademymadras.in
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About The Music Academy, Madras
The Music Academy is the best-known institution of Carnatic music and the anchor of Chennai's December season. Founded in 1928, it grew out of a music festival held alongside the 1927 Congress session in Madras. Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone of its building at the head of TTK Road in 1955, and the main T. T. Krishnamachari Auditorium, which seats about 1,600, was inaugurated in December 1962; the smaller Kasturi Srinivasan Hall followed in 1982. Its Sangita Kalanidhi title, awarded since 1929, is the most coveted honour in Carnatic music. The Academy lists its 100th Annual Concerts for 15 December 2026 to 1 January 2027, with a dance festival to follow in January. For the rest of the year the hall hosts theatre, dance, stand-up tours and orchestral concerts.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Music Academy's December season in 2026?
The Academy lists its 100th Annual Concerts from 15 December 2026 to 1 January 2027, with academic sessions from 16 December. Its annual dance festival follows in early January.
Where is the Music Academy?
At New No. 168, T.T.K. Road, Chennai 600014, at the junction with Cathedral Road and Dr Radhakrishnan Salai.
How many seats does the Music Academy have?
The main T. T. Krishnamachari Auditorium seats about 1,600.
How do I get tickets for Music Academy concerts?
Season tickets are sold online before the season, and daily tickets go on sale two days before each performance, online and at the counter. Shows by outside organisers are sold through ticketing platforms.
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