THE GAIETY
Gaiety Theatre or Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex is a historic theatre and tourist destination in Shimla in Himachal Pradesh (India).
It is located on The Ridge, Shimla. It is the hub of cultural events of the state.High in the hills, found its place in the sun as the ‘summer capital’ of British India.
LOCATION
HISTORY
Gaiety was opened on 30 May 1887.An example of the Gothic Revival style of architecture, derived from British Victorian examples. At one time the popularity of English plays in the theatre earned the nickname, Mecca of Theatre.
Gaiety Theatre, a design by the English architect Henry Irwin. mainly known for his works in Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.He was a very active architect during the last quarter of the 19th century.
Architecture
Built in 1887 having capacity of more than 300 people, was a five-story building. After two decades ,it was found that the building was structurally unsafe and in 1911 it was partially demolished.
HERITAGE
In 2003, restoration work began. With two decades of effort, the Gaiety Theatre Complex has been painstakingly restored and sensitively rebuilt.
RESTORATION
Gaiety Bulletin
Forthcoming Event

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Current Events
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DLO Shimla
DLO Shimla
the District Language Officer (DLO) often organizes grading for Himachali singers. This grading helps categorize artists based on their singing skills, contribution to Himachali folk and traditional music, and overall
Gaiety Theatre Highlights
A Look Back at Memorable Past Events at Gaiety Theatre, Shimla!
Forthcoming Activities
Future activities in comings season


Painting Exhibition by Ghritika Sharma
Painting Exhibition by Ghritika Sharma
April 4, 2025 – April 6, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
All are cordially invited!



Painting Exhibition by Vijay Laxmi Deepak Mer
Painting Exhibition by Vijay Laxmi Deepak Mer
April 19, 2025 – April 23, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm –
All are cordially invited!


Painting Exhibition by Pardeep Verma
Painting Exhibition by Pardeep Verma
May 2, 2025 – May 5, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
All are cordially invited!


Painting Exhibition by Ranjana Kashyap
Painting Exhibition by Ranjana Kashyap
May 10, 2025 – May 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
All are cordially invited!


Painting Exhibition by “सृजनम (creation)”
Painting Exhibition by “सृजनम (creation)”
May 14, 2025 – May 17, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
All are cordially invited!


Painting Exhibition by Garima Lahumi
Painting Exhibition by Garima Lahumi
June 7, 2025 – June 11, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
All are cordially invited!


Painting Exhibition by Jagjit Singh
Painting Exhibition by Jagjit Singh
June 23, 2025 – June 27, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
All are cordially invited!


Painting Exhibition by Dr. Vishweshwari Tiwari
Painting Exhibition by Dr. Vishweshwari Tiwari
July 12, 2025 – July 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
All are cordially invited!


Painting Exhibition by Raj Lakkar
Painting Exhibition by Raj Lakkar
April 15, 2025 – April 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨


Painting Exhibition by Usari Art
Painting Exhibition by Usari Art
April 24, 2025 – April 28, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨, Join us for an unforgettable Painting Exhibition showcasing stunning artworks by talented artists.


Painting Exhibition by “WE ARE FIVE”
Painting Exhibition by “WE ARE FIVE”
May 25, 2025 – May 28, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨
Join us for an unforgettable Painting Exhibition showcasing stunning artworks by talented artists.


Painting Exhibition by Dimple
Painting Exhibition by Dimple
April 29, 2025 – May 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨
Join us for an unforgettable Painting Exhibition showcasing stunning artworks by talented artists.


Exhibition by Famco Handloom Co. Op. Society
Exhibition by Famco Handloom Co. Op. Society
July 1, 2025 – July 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🧵✨ You’re Invited! ✨🧵
Join us for an exquisite Handloom and Handicraft Exhibition showcasing beautiful creations by skilled artisans.


Painting Exhibition by Mosaic Exhibits
Painting Exhibition by Mosaic Exhibits
June 2, 2025 – June 6, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨
Join us for an unforgettable Painting Exhibition showcasing stunning artworks by talented artists.


Painting Exhibition by Roopali Sharma
Painting Exhibition by Roopali Sharma
May 30, 2025 – June 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨


Painting Exhibition by Swagatika Mohauty
Painting Exhibition by Swagatika Mohauty
July 17, 2025 – July 21, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨
Join us for an unforgettable Painting Exhibition showcasing stunning artworks by talented artists.


Painting Exhibition by Rajat Shankuta
Painting Exhibition by Rajat Shankuta
May 7, 2025 – May 9, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨
Join us for an unforgettable Painting Exhibition showcasing stunning artworks by talented artists.


Painting Exhibition by Rajeev Verma
Painting Exhibition by Rajeev Verma
June 12, 2025 – June 15, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨
Join us for an unforgettable Painting Exhibition showcasing stunning artworks by talented artists.


Painting Exhibition by Swagatika Mohanty
Painting Exhibition by Swagatika Mohanty
July 17, 2025 – July 21, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨
Join us for an unforgettable Painting Exhibition showcasing stunning artworks by talented artists.


Hemanth Aggarwal
Hemanth Aggarwal
April 26, 2025 @ 4:00 am – 6:30 am –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨
Join us for an unforgettable show from talented artists.


Book Fair Exhibition
Book Fair Exhibition
April 8, 2025 – April 13, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
Book Fair Announcement, All are cordially invited!


All India Artist Association
All India Artist Association
Mr. Rohitash Gaur : 98204-29619


Anukriti Rangmandal Kanpur UP
Anukriti Rangmandal Kanpur UP
Mr. Omendra Kumar: 94154-85582

Facilities
Nourishing Creativity

OLD GAIETY THEATRE

MULTI-PURPOSE HALL

TAVERN HALL

ART GALLERY

AMPHITHEATRE

SEMINAR HALL
Preformers from Yesteryears
Hall of Fame
Performers from Yesteryears
Since 1887, Gaiety has been the Mecca of Dramatics and Music. Various artists have performed in Gaitey. From the uncounted many ,here are some prominent personalities who graced this premises
Archives
Dig Deep


Program by the Department of Community Medicine
Program by the Department of Community Medicine
March 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm –
Departmental Program on Health & Wellness


Matrivandna Sansthan-Shimla
Matrivandna Sansthan-Shimla
March 3, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm –
मातृवन्दना विशेषांक एवं दिनदर्शिका विमोचन समारोह


Theatre Play by The Platform Society
Theatre Play by The Platform Society
March 4, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm –
Special Invitation: Theatre Discussion in Memory of “Deven Joshi Ji”


Theatre Play by The Platform Society
Theatre Play by The Platform Society
March 4, 2025 – March 6, 2025 @ 5:30 am – 7:00 am –
🎭 Invitation to the 3-Day Shimla Theatre Festival in Memory of Deven Joshi Ji 🎭


Keekli Charitable Trust
Keekli Charitable Trust
March 9, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm –
📖 साहित्य प्रेमियों के लिए एक विशेष आमंत्रण! 📖


Film Release by Jab We Met Clicks Academy and Studio, Sundernagar
Film Release by Jab We Met Clicks Academy and Studio, Sundernagar
February 27, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm –
SPECIAL SCREENING INVITATION



“Patkatha” (Pardon Kee Ulajhan) presented by Jagruti Kala Manch
“Patkatha” (Pardon Kee Ulajhan) presented by Jagruti Kala Manch
February 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm –
🎭 INVITATION TO A POWERFUL THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE 🎭



HP Council for Science, Technology & Environment (HIMCOSTE)
HP Council for Science, Technology & Environment (HIMCOSTE)
February 28, 2025 @ 12:00 am – 3:00 am –
🌿✨HIMCOSTE Event at Gaiety Theatre, Shimla! ✨🌿


Himachali Stand-Up Comedy by Vishal Sharma
Himachali Stand-Up Comedy by Vishal Sharma
February 23, 2025 @ 4:00 am – 6:00 am –
All are cordially invited! 🎭😂 Badkaji Raja Lagate – Himachali Stand-Up Comedy Show! 🎤


Kathakar International Storytellers Festival – Shimla by Rachna Bist (Nivesh)
Kathakar International Storytellers Festival – Shimla by Rachna Bist (Nivesh)
February 6, 2025 @ 4:00 am – 6:30 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨
Invitation: Kathakar International Storytellers Festival – Shimla


Sunil Upadhyay Education Trust, Shimla
Sunil Upadhyay Education Trust, Shimla
February 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨


भाषा संस्कृति विभाग द्वारा राज्य स्तरीय लोक नृत्य प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन
भाषा संस्कृति विभाग द्वारा राज्य स्तरीय लोक नृत्य प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन
February 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm –
✨🎭 You’re Invited! 🎭✨
🎉 राज्य स्तरीय लोक नृत्य प्रतियोगिता 🎉
भाषा एवं संस्कृति विभाग द्वारा आयोजित राज्य स्तरीय लोक नृत्य प्रतियोगिता में आप आमंत्रित है। समृद्ध लोक संस्कृति और रंगारंग प्रस्तुतियों का आनंद लें!


Exhibition by The Great H/L & H/C Welfare Society
Exhibition by The Great H/L & H/C Welfare Society
February 8, 2025 – February 17, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🧵✨ You’re Invited! ✨🧵
Join us for an exquisite Handloom and Handicraft Exhibition showcasing beautiful creations by skilled artisans.


Painting Exhibition by Jamuna Gurung
Painting Exhibition by Jamuna Gurung
March 12, 2025 – March 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨
Join us for an unforgettable Painting Exhibition showcasing stunning artworks by talented artists.


Exhibition by The Prashar H/L & H/C, Mandi HP
Exhibition by The Prashar H/L & H/C, Mandi HP
February 18, 2025 – February 27, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🧵✨ You’re Invited! ✨🧵
Join us for an exquisite Handloom and Handicraft Exhibition showcasing beautiful creations by skilled artisans.


Deputy Commissioner-Cum-Chairman (DDMA) Shimla
Deputy Commissioner-Cum-Chairman (DDMA) Shimla
January 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨
🌟 Road Safety Awareness Campaign – 31 January, 2025 🌟


Chamyana Malyana Pateghar Local Students welfare Association
Chamyana Malyana Pateghar Local Students welfare Association
February 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm –
✨ You’re Invited! ✨
The Student Welfare Association cordially invites you to join us for a special event.


Exhibition by The New Manali H/C & H/L Society, Kullu HP
Exhibition by The New Manali H/C & H/L Society, Kullu HP
March 1, 2025 – March 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🧵✨ You’re Invited! ✨🧵
Join us for an exquisite Handloom and Handicraft Exhibition showcasing beautiful creations by skilled artisans.
Locate Us
Reach us
Contact:-
Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex The Mall, Shimla-171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
Contact Number: +91-1772650173
Timing: 10:00 am – 05:00 pm










the District Language Officer (DLO) often organizes grading for Himachali singers. This grading helps categorize artists based on their singing skills, contribution to Himachali folk and traditional music, and overall
March 30, 2025 @ 5:00 am – 7:00 am –
🎶 Invitation to “Taal Diksha” – A Tabla Workshop & Presentation 🎶
The Shimla Amateur Dramatics Club (ADC) is organizing an Executive Committee (EC) Meeting at Gaiety Theatre, Conference Hall. 📅 Date: 28 June, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM
March 24, 2025 – March 27, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨
Join us for an unforgettable Painting Exhibition showcasing stunning artworks by talented artists.
March 28, 2025 – March 31, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm –
🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨
Join us for an unforgettable Painting Exhibition showcasing stunning artworks by talented artists.