Kathmandu Event Guide
Guides, tips, and stories about the best places to see, eat, hear, and experience in Kathmandu. Fresh insights from the Kata Jaam? team, updated regularly.
Kathmandu Events Report, September 2026: 227 Listings, 37% Free
What was listed on Kata Jaam? in September 2026 — 227 events, 37% free, Saturday the night out, Sports and Music the biggest categories, Art up 2.3x — and what people saved.
Oct 1, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Run Clubs in Kathmandu 2026: Every Weekly Run, Day by Day
Where Kathmandu runs every week — Temple Run on Monday, TFM and DORJE on Saturday, PACELAB on Sunday, night runs in Naxal and Swoyambhu — plus the races coming up, from Temple Trails to the 18th Kathmandu Marathon.
Sep 18, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Art Exhibitions in Kathmandu 2026 — Contemporary Nepali Art
Where to see contemporary Nepali art in Kathmandu — galleries, openings, festivals, artist studios. The complete art-scene guide for 2026.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Bhaktapur Events Guide — Kathmandu Valley's Medieval City
Bhaktapur is the best-preserved medieval city in South Asia. Bisket Jatra, Gai Jatra, pottery, woodcarving — the full events and culture guide.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Food Festivals in Kathmandu — What to Expect & When to Go
Kathmandu's food festival scene has exploded. Your guide to momo festivals, Newari food walks, pop-ups, and farm-to-table events — when they happen, where, and what to budget.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
How to Find Events in Kathmandu — The Complete Guide
Finding events in Kathmandu used to mean scrolling Instagram and WhatsApp groups. Here's a better way — plus a directory of where to look online and offline.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Outdoor Events & Hikes Near Kathmandu — The Active Weekend Guide
From guided hikes up Shivapuri to outdoor yoga, rafting, and adventure sports near Kathmandu — the complete active-weekend playbook.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Patan Events Guide — Culture, Food & Things to Do in Lalitpur
Patan (Lalitpur) is Kathmandu's cultural heart. Festivals, Durbar Square performances, food events, and craft workshops in Lalitpur — the local guide.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Romantic Things to Do in Kathmandu — 20 Date Ideas That Work
Rooftop dinners, candlelit Newari courtyards, Garden of Dreams, sunrise hikes — the best romantic things to do in Kathmandu, every budget.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Tech & Startup Events in Kathmandu — Where Builders Meet
Kathmandu's tech community is growing fast. Hackathons, startup meetups, product demos, and tech talks — the complete builder's guide to Kathmandu's tech scene.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Upcoming Concerts in Kathmandu, Oct–Nov 2026: Jazzmandu & More
Every concert listed on Kata Jaam? in Kathmandu from mid-October to the end of November 2026: Jazzmandu night by night, the Dashain-week gigs, Club NOVA's touring acts, Gauley Bhai at Moksh, SEBS Sandhya — plus Nepathya and the big tours outside the Valley.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Best Cafés to Work From in Kathmandu (2026) — Wi-Fi, Power, Vibes
The 16 best cafés in Kathmandu for remote work and digital nomads — reliable Wi-Fi, power outlets, great coffee, and space to actually focus.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Best Live Music Venues in Kathmandu (2026 Guide)
From jazz at Moksh to rock at Purple Haze to acoustic sets in Boudha — every Kathmandu live music venue, ranked by genre, vibe, and value.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
The Best Momo Places in Kathmandu (A Local's Guide, 2026)
From Ram Dai ko Momo Pasal to jhol momo at Ghangri Café — the best momo restaurants and street stalls in Kathmandu, ranked by neighbourhood and style.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
19 Best Rooftop Bars & Restaurants in Kathmandu (2026)
19 rooftop bars and restaurants in Kathmandu: Thamel cocktails, Jhamsikhel jazz, Boudha stupa and Patan temple views. Prices, when to go, and the Dashain kites and Tihar lights from above.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Boudha Neighbourhood Guide — Stupa, Cafés, Monasteries & Evening Walks
A local's guide to Boudha, Kathmandu — when to walk the kora, the best rooftop cafés, monasteries to visit, and how to do an evening here right.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Jhamsikhel Bars & Cafés Guide — Where Locals Actually Go
An insider's guide to Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur — the best bars, cafés, cocktail spots, and live music venues in Kathmandu's most local nightlife district.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Date Night Ideas & Best Date Restaurants in Kathmandu (2026)
The best restaurants for a date in Kathmandu — Krishnarpan, Baithak, Chez Caroline and more — plus rooftop dinners, Garden of Dreams, sunrise hikes and 20 more date night ideas for every budget.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Kathmandu Festival Calendar 2026 — Month by Month
A local's month-by-month guide to every major festival in Kathmandu Valley in 2026 — Holi, Indra Jatra, Dashain, Tihar, Bisket Jatra & more.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Rainy Day Kathmandu — 20 Indoor Things to Do During Monsoon
Kathmandu monsoon runs June–September. Museums, climbing, workshops, cafés, cinema, yoga — the full indoor playbook when it pours.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Patan After Dark — Evening Guide to Durbar Square & Cafés
Patan is at its most beautiful after sunset. A local guide to Patan Durbar Square at dusk, rooftop cafés, evening food, and cultural events in Lalitpur.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Thamel & Kathmandu Nightlife 2026 — Best Clubs, Bars & Live Music
Where Kathmandu goes out after dark: Thamel's clubs, live music bars and rooftops, then Durbarmarg, Jhamsikhel, Patan and Boudha. Costs, the weekly rhythm and how to get home.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
Things to Do in Kathmandu This Weekend — The Local Guide
Live music, food events, festivals, hikes, markets, rooftop dinners, and free things to do — the full Kathmandu weekend playbook, updated daily.
Apr 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team
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Live event data, push notifications, and instant RSVPs. All the guides here link to real events you can actually book.