Upcoming Concerts in Kathmandu 2026 — Live Music Calendar

April 15, 2026 · Kata Jaam? Team

Kathmandu's live music calendar has never been fuller. What started as a handful of rock venues in Thamel has grown into a genuine scene — jazz clubs, folk revival nights, electronic music festivals, classical crossover events, and international touring acts stopping in Nepal for the first time.

Here's what to know about the 2026 concert scene in Kathmandu, and how to stay ahead of it.

The main live music venues

House of Music (Thamel) — The most consistent programme in the city. Multiple nights per week, genres ranging from rock and blues to jazz and indie folk.

Moksh (Jhamsikhel) — Jazz, acoustic, and world music. Higher production quality than most; smaller capacity means intimate sets.

LOD (Thamel) — Rock and electronic. The biggest stage in Thamel, best for high-energy shows.

Purple Haze (Thamel) — Metal, punk, and hard rock. Kathmandu's loudest room, in the best way.

Taragaon Museum (Boudha) — For classical and world music touring acts. Events are fewer but consistently excellent.

Genres thriving in Kathmandu in 2026

Nepali rock and metal — The scene that built everything else. Bands like Albatross, Dirty Politics, and a new wave of younger acts are playing regularly.

Jazz — A surprisingly deep jazz scene, anchored by Moksh and a rotating cast of local and visiting musicians.

Folk revival — Nepali and cross-Himalayan folk music is seeing a comeback, with events at Patan Durbar Square and cultural centres.

Electronic — Growing fast. DJ events and small festivals, particularly in Jhamsikhel and around the Pulchowk area.

Classical crossover — Classical sitar, tabla, and sarangi blended with contemporary production. A newer trend worth following.

International acts

Nepal's live music visa and logistics have improved. International touring acts now include Kathmandu more regularly — particularly bands doing India-Nepal circuits. The announcement pipeline is short (often 1–2 weeks), so following venues directly and setting up Kata Jaam? notifications is the best way to catch them.

How to stay ahead of the calendar

The simplest approach: browse live music events in Kathmandu and download the Kata Jaam? app. Set notifications for music events and you'll be alerted as soon as new shows are posted.

If you're an organiser or venue and want your events listed, submit through the organiser portal. It's free and takes 5 minutes.