Step into the circle of Australia’s first South Asian cypher this Diwali.
In India, the nukkad is the street corner, the place where music starts, a crowd gathers and anyone might break into dance. Nukkad Naach brings that energy to the Immigration Museum as Australia's first South Asian cypher.
Hosted by Magan, a community of South Asian Dancers in Melbourne, this cypher will witness dance crews from all over the city take the centre of the circle and perform back to back, from Bollywood to bhangra to indie bangers and forgotten classics. The showcase builds to a finale after which, the circle opens up and the whole crowd is invited onto the floor.
No experience needed. Come to watch, stay to dance.
ARTISTS
Magan is a South Asian dance platform and a home for everyone who loves the art. Through weekly workshops, original events like Nukkad Naach, and content that puts our dancers in front of audiences worldwide, Magan is building the home of South Asian dance in Australia.
Since launching in January 2026, Magan has delivered over 50 events, grown from 3 attendees to sold out rooms, and built a community of 3,500+ dancers and dance lovers, with over 3 million Instagram reach.
Follow along on Instagram at @magan.dance
ACCESSIBILITY
Please view our accessibility page for general information. A sensory map of Melbourne Museum can be found on our Visual Stories page where step-by-step visual and written access guides are available. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
