By Akash Sharma Haines Road runs from the Shivaji Nagar commercial zone southeastward through the Sulthangunta area — a short, institutional road that most Bengalureans know primarily because of St John’s Church and the Coles Park green zone it passes. In this precise location, two convention centres coexist as close institutional neighbours: AKS Convention Centre on Saint Johns Church Road, and Shams Convention Centre literally behind it at No. 67, Haines Road. The address — 67, Haines Road, behind AKS Convention Center, Sulthangunta, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru — Karnataka 560051 — is therefore a rare instance of a convention venue being navigationally located relative to another convention venue.
The proximity to the Shivaji Nagar zone and the 15-minute drive to KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station give Shams Convention Centre the same central city accessibility advantages that AKS enjoys. The main hall operates on two time slots: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM, with late-night music permitted until midnight — the only notable policy difference from its near-neighbour. The hall seats 1,000 guests with a floating capacity of 1,500. The dining hall accommodates 400 at a time. The function hall is on the first floor with lift access — an accessibility feature explicitly mentioned across multiple booking platforms. Parking accommodates 150 cars and 200 bikes with valet parking available. Four accommodation rooms are available with locker facilities, and four complimentary changing rooms make it among the more generously changing-room-provisioned venues in central Bengaluru. Total booking amount starts at ₹1,00,000. Vegetarian food starts at ₹550/plate; non-vegetarian at ₹650/plate. In-house and outside decorators are both permitted. Havan is allowed. The Kempegowda International Airport is approximately 33.7 kilometres away — about 40 minutes drive via Bellary Road.
Shams Convention Centre Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Name | Shams Convention Centre |
| Address | No. 67, Haines Road, Behind AKS Convention Center, Sulthangunta, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru — 560051 |
| Zone | Shivaji Nagar / Sulthangunta, Central Bengaluru |
| Navigation Landmark | Behind AKS Convention Centre; Haines Road, Shivaji Nagar |
| Time Slots | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Seating Capacity | 1,000 |
| Floating Capacity | 1,500 |
| Dining Capacity | 400 |
| Function Hall Level | First floor — lift access available |
| Car Parking | 150 cars |
| Bike Parking | 200 bikes |
| Valet Parking | Available |
| Accommodation Rooms | 4 rooms (with locker facilities) |
| Changing Rooms | 4 complimentary |
| Food | Veg ₹550/plate; Non-Veg ₹650/plate |
| Decor | In-house + outside decorators both permitted |
| DJ | In-house DJ available |
| Havan | Permitted |
| Late-Night Music | Permitted until midnight |
| Total Booking Starts At | ₹1,00,000 |
| Nearest Railway Station | KSR Bengaluru City Station — Approx. 15 min drive |
| Nearest Metro | MG Road or Shivaji Nagar — Green/Purple Line — Approx. 2–3 km |
| Nearest Airport | Kempegowda International Airport — Approx. 33.7 km (~40 min via Bellary Road) |
Location
Shams Convention Centre is on Haines Road — a quiet street in the Sulthangunta sub-locality behind the Saint Johns Church zone in Shivaji Nagar. The address behind AKS Convention Centre places it in one of central Bengaluru’s most event-venue-dense micro-zones. Coles Park’s green open space is immediately adjacent.
Directions
From MG Road: Travel northeastward approximately 2 to 3 kilometres toward Shivaji Nagar, 10 minutes. From KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station: Travel approximately 4 to 5 kilometres, 15 minutes. From Ulsoor Lake: Travel approximately 2 kilometres, 10 minutes. From Kempegowda International Airport: Travel southward via Bellary Road approximately 33.7 kilometres, 40 minutes.
Connectivity
The Shivaji Nagar Bus Terminus — one of BMTC’s largest city terminals — is within short walking distance, connecting to virtually every part of Bengaluru. MG Road Metro Station (Green and Purple Lines) is 2 to 3 kilometres away. KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station is 15 minutes drive. The central location means cab and auto-rickshaw access from all city zones throughout operating hours.
Nearby Areas
Coles Park directly adjacent — Bengaluru’s 19th-century heritage park — provides a pleasant backdrop. Russell Market, approximately 1 kilometre away, is Bengaluru’s most atmospheric colonial-era fresh market. Frazer Town’s famous kebab and Muslim heritage food lane is accessible within 10 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Shams Convention Centre in Bengaluru?
A: No. 67, Haines Road, behind AKS Convention Centre, Sulthangunta, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru — 560051.
Q2. What is the capacity of Shams Convention Centre?
A: Seating 1,000; floating 1,500. Dining 400. Parking for 150 cars and 200 bikes. Four complimentary changing rooms.
Q3. Is late-night music permitted at Shams Convention Centre?
A: Yes — music is permitted until midnight. Time slots: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Q4. What is the food pricing at Shams Convention Centre?
A: Vegetarian menu from ₹550/plate; non-vegetarian from ₹650/plate. Total booking starts at ₹1,00,000.
Q5. What metro station is nearest to Shams Convention Centre?
A: MG Road and Trinity Metro Stations on the Green and Purple Lines — approximately 2 to 3 km. Shivaji Nagar Bus Terminus is within walking distance.