MUMBAI: The opening and closing ceremonies of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa this year would be held in a specially built outdoor air-conditioned dome.

"The thought has come up that both the ceremonies should be held outdoors in an open air-conditioned dome so that we can invite more people," said Entertainment Society of Goa vice chairman Vishnu Wagh.

"The seating capacity of the existing theatres where ceremonies are held is less and hence even members of the legislative assembly cannot be invited," he said.

Meanwhile the organisers have invited Amitabh Bachchan for both the opening and the closing ceremonies of the festival.

At least 3,000 to 4,000 people would be accommodated in the outdoor facility.

IFFI 2012 would be held from 20 to 30 November in Panaji.