By Amit Mehta Bengaluru’s event venue map has a fascinating density in the older residential localities of the city — the zones that preceded the IT era and developed their own social infrastructure long before Whitefield and Sarjapur became household names. RT Nagar in North Bengaluru is one of those localities: an established, densely populated neighbourhood with a strong community identity, a large Muslim population, and a social calendar of weddings, nikah ceremonies, aqeeqa celebrations, and family gatherings that generates year-round demand for neighbourhood convention centres. NAS Convention Centre at RT Nagar serves precisely this demand — a community venue that has built its reputation on proximity, accessibility, and the specific social requirements of the RT Nagar-Benson Town-Shampura corridor.
Two NAS Convention Centre addresses are active in Bengaluru’s event platform listings — the RT Nagar property at 30/1, Shampura Main Road, Shampura, Kaval Bairasandra, Bengaluru — Karnataka 560045, and the Benson Town variant that lists the function hall on the first floor opposite Ambedkar Medical College. The RT Nagar property carries the longer operational history and is the most frequently cited across wedding and event platforms.
The reception hall at NAS Convention Centre RT Nagar seats 600 with a dining hall capacity of 200. The Benson Town / first-floor variant accommodates 800 in seated arrangement with floating capacity of 1,200 and dining for 200. The function hall is on the first floor in that configuration, with the venue very close to Majestic Railway Station and Majestic Bus Stand — both within walking distance. Parking at the RT Nagar address accommodates 25 cars. The Banashankari address of the NAS Convention Center accommodates 300 to 450 guests at the Shampura Main Road location. All venues serve both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food with outside catering permitted. Two complimentary changing rooms are available. Generator backup is standard. Valet parking is provided.
NAS Convention Centre Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Name | NAS Convention Centre |
| Primary Address (RT Nagar) | 30/1, Shampura Main Road, Shampura, Kaval Bairasandra, Bengaluru — Karnataka 560045 |
| Secondary Address (Benson Town) | Opposite Ambedkar Medical College, Benson Town, Bengaluru |
| Zone | RT Nagar / Shampura, North-Central Bengaluru |
| Shampura Seating | 300–450 guests |
| RT Nagar Reception Hall | 600 seated |
| RT Nagar Dining | 200 |
| Benson Town Seating | 800 |
| Benson Town Floating | 1,200 |
| Benson Town Dining | 200 |
| Car Parking | 20–25 cars |
| Changing Rooms | 2 complimentary |
| Food | Veg + Non-Veg; outside catering permitted |
| Valet Parking | Available |
| Generator Backup | Yes |
| Proximity Advantage | Very close to Majestic Railway Station and Majestic Bus Stand |
| Events | Weddings, nikah ceremonies, receptions, aqeeqa, engagements, birthdays, corporate events |
| Nearest Metro Station | Majestic / KSR Bengaluru City Station — Purple + Green Lines — Approx. 2–3 km |
| Nearest Railway Station | KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station — Approx. 2–3 km |
| Nearest Airport | Kempegowda International Airport — Approx. 35–40 km |
Location
The Shampura Main Road address in Kaval Bairasandra places NAS Convention Centre in the RT Nagar-Benson Town corridor — the North-Central Bengaluru residential belt bounded by RT Nagar to the north, Benson Town and Cox Town to the south, and Kaval Bairasandra’s residential extensions eastward. Shampura is a dense, mixed-use locality with a large Muslim community, and the convention centre is positioned within this community’s social geography.
Directions
From Majestic (KSR Bengaluru City Station): Travel approximately 2 to 3 kilometres northeastward toward Shampura-RT Nagar, 10 to 15 minutes. From Benson Town: Travel approximately 1 to 2 kilometres northward, 10 minutes. From Hebbal: Travel southward approximately 6 to 7 kilometres, 20 minutes. From Kempegowda International Airport: Travel approximately 35 to 40 kilometres southward via Bellary Road, 45 to 60 minutes.
Connectivity
KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station — the city’s main railway terminus — is approximately 2 to 3 kilometres south, providing exceptional rail accessibility. Majestic KSRTC/BMTC Bus Stand is within similarly short distance. Namma Metro Purple and Green Lines at Majestic (KSR Bengaluru City Station) and the Purple Line’s Baiyappanahalli direction are the closest metro options. BMTC buses on the RT Nagar-Shampura-Benson Town corridors stop near the venue throughout the day.
Nearby Areas
Ambedkar Medical College — a government medical college in the Benson Town zone — is the primary institutional landmark near the second NAS venue. Benson Town’s vibrant residential character with its bakeries, restaurants, and Catholic churches is within short walking distance. Frazer Town’s famous Muslim food lanes and kebab restaurants are immediately accessible from the RT Nagar zone — the most atmospheric food destination in North-Central Bengaluru.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is NAS Convention Centre in Bengaluru?
A: 30/1, Shampura Main Road, Shampura, Kaval Bairasandra, Bengaluru — 560045 (RT Nagar). A second property is opposite Ambedkar Medical College, Benson Town.
Q2. What is the seating capacity at NAS Convention Centre?
A: Shampura location: 300 to 450 seated. RT Nagar reception hall: 600. Benson Town variant: 800 seated, 1,200 floating, dining 200.
Q3. How close is NAS Convention Centre to Bengaluru Railway Station?
A: KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station is approximately 2 to 3 km south — making this one of the most railway-accessible convention venues in Bengaluru.
Q4. What types of events does NAS Convention Centre serve?
A: Weddings, nikah ceremonies, receptions, aqeeqa functions, engagements, birthdays, and corporate events — primarily serving the RT Nagar and Benson Town Muslim community alongside the broader North-Central Bengaluru event market.
Q5. Is non-vegetarian food allowed at NAS Convention Centre?
A: Yes — both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food are available. Outside catering is permitted subject to approval.