Must-see entertainment in Tamil Nadu

Music Academy

Chennai (Madras)

Chennai’s most popular venue for Carnatic music and bharatanatyam. Check the website for upcoming events (some free).

Ooty Racecourse

Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

Ooty’s racecourse dominates the valley between Charring Cross and the lake. Racing season runs from mid-April to mid-June, and on the two or three race…

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Chennai (Madras)

This cultural and educational Mylapore-based institute is a major classical-music and dance venue. Check the website for upcoming shows.