Nishtar Hall is a cultural centre and music venue in
Peshawar,
Pakistan. It was established to promote and represent the
Pashtun culture and music. Hall was established in 1985. It is an only and large entertainment venue in Peshawar with a capacity of 600 people. It remained closed for eight years and opened again in 2000s.
History
Hall was established in 1985 to promote culture of
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
[KP government opens concert hall after 8 long years] It was named after a
Pashtun freedom fighter
Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar. In start it was organised by the
Abasin Arts Council
Abasin Arts Council (formerly Abasin Arts Society) is an art gallery and exhibition centre in Peshawar, Pakistan. Council is located behind the Peshawar Museum.
History
Abasin Arts Society was established in October 1955 by the Commissioner of ...
and later by Cultural Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
References
Music venues in Pakistan
Folk music venues
Performing arts centres
Theatres in Pakistan
Buildings and structures in Peshawar
Music venues completed in 1985
1985 establishments in Pakistan
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