Bhanja Bhaban (comprising the Bhanja Kala Kendra and the Library) and Civic Centre hosts the State level and National Level Drama, Fashion and Dancing competitions throughout the year. The city has several cinemas, including Konark, UMA, Apsara, Deepak and Razzaq (presently all of them being turned into multiplex). A couple of multiplexes however have started recently, namely PSR Cinemas, Panposh Road and Cineplex, Shanti Towers. Pantaloons and a host of other brand stores have made their presence in newly inaugurated CROSSROAD MALL (Railway Station Road). Several food courts like Ambagan Food Court, Sector 5 VIP Market, Koel Nagar NAC Market, Khana Khazana, 7 AM & Max Restaurant and Bakery, The Cakery Bakery and Paris Bakery in New Rourkela, Green Chillyz behind Ambagan are some of the most visited places. Many Malls are under construction or in the completion phase like Fe2 Arcade (Sector 5), Forum Galleria (Civil Township), Pluto Plaza (Chhend Colony)(The Biggest Mall of Western Odisha and 2nd Largest Mall in Odisha) and many more in the pipeline.