For visitors coming from south Delhi, Siri Fort Auditorium is a cultural complex on August Kranti Marg, with four auditoriums used for film screenings, music concerts, dance performances and plays.
If you’re planning a public event visit, confirm the programme and ticket arrangements with the Directorate of Film Festivals before setting out, since its official booking portal focuses on auditorium hire rather than a public event calendar.
- Address: August Kranti Marg, New Delhi – 110 049.
- Venue: Four auditoriums, with capacities ranging from 67 to 1,865 seats.
- Getting there: Green Park is identified as the nearest metro station.
Finding current events at the auditorium
Siri Fort Auditorium hosts cultural performances, but its official site is geared toward auditorium bookings rather than a public-facing calendar of current events.
The Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), part of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, runs the complex. Its four auditoriums have different capacities: Auditorium I seats 1,865, Auditorium II 396, Auditorium III 273 and Auditorium IV 67. The published combined capacity ranges from 2,500 to 2,601 seats.
For an event you have in mind, look for its own organizer’s announcement and confirm the date, auditorium and ticket arrangements directly with the organizer. DFF’s online portal and hiring terms are intended for bookings of the venue, not a complete guide to public performances.
The complex has a history as a performance venue: Auditorium I was built in 1982 during the Asiad, followed by Auditorium II in 1992, Auditorium III in 1996 and Auditorium IV in 2003. The adjacent Siri Fort area has a separate story; this guide to Siri Fort’s ruins and history covers that nearby historic site.
Confirming tickets and entry conditions
Confirm ticketing, entry rules and the event’s own schedule with its organizer before travelling to Siri Fort Auditorium.
DFF’s hiring terms describe morning and evening sessions for venue bookings, not general visitor opening hours. Those sessions run from 9 am to 3 pm and 4 pm to 10 pm.
Use before 9 am or after 10 pm requires prior permission and additional charges, and the auditorium must be vacated by midnight. Venue bookings are unavailable on 26 January, 15 August and 2 October except for government department matters; these conditions concern bookings, not a public event calendar.
Expect security screening during programmes: the complex uses government and private guards, hand-held metal detectors and door-frame detectors. The auditoriums have toilets and drinking-water facilities. They do not specify wheelchair seating, step-free access, lifts or other accessibility arrangements, so contact the event organizer or DFF if you need to confirm access before booking.
For a question about a public event, DFF’s booking office can be reached at +91-11-26499397 or sirifort[dot]dff[at]gov[dot]in. Ask the organizer to confirm ticket terms and any event-specific entry instructions.
How do you get to Siri Fort Auditorium?
Siri Fort Auditorium is on August Kranti Marg in the Siri Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110 049.
Green Park on the Yellow Line is identified as the nearest metro station. Kamla Nehru College is a nearby bus stop, and bus services include routes 456, 522A, 540, D-046 and D-054. Routes and stop information can change, so check the relevant transport operator’s current information when planning your trip.
From Indus Biznotel, the auditorium is about 16 minutes by car. You could pair the event with a visit to the nearby Siri Fort ruins. The property offers four-star rooms for a concert visit.
Free outdoor car parking is available on both sides of the complex. The stated total for Auditorium I is 410 cars. Hiring terms say organizers must submit vehicle registration details in advance; movement is regulated and additional security restrictions may apply. Confirm parking arrangements for your event with its organizer.
If you’re comparing nearby rail connections, this overview of metro stations near Kailash Colony covers other stations in the area.
Planning your return after an event
Plan your return around your event’s finish time and the transport options operating then.
DFF’s hiring terms require the auditorium to be vacated by midnight and require prior permission for use after 10 pm. These are venue-hiring conditions, so check your event’s own schedule and arrange your return accordingly. If you plan to use the metro, confirm service details with the operator before the event rather than relying on a general venue listing.
Before you go: Event schedules, entry arrangements and transport information can change; check the official site before you go.
FAQs
What kinds of events take place at Siri Fort Auditorium?
The complex hosts film screenings, music concerts, dance performances, plays and other cultural performances.
How many auditoriums are at Siri Fort Auditorium?
The complex has four auditoriums, with capacities of 1,865, 396, 273 and 67 seats.
Which metro station is nearest to Siri Fort Auditorium?
Green Park on the Yellow Line is identified as the nearest metro station.