Are gallery openings and exhibitions free in Kathmandu?

Almost always — gallery openings at Siddhartha Art Gallery, Nepal Art Council, and most independent spaces are free and open to the public, often with complimentary drinks. Browse the art category to find this week's openings.

Where do I find free live music in Kathmandu?

Open mics and no-cover acoustic sets run through the week, especially around Thamel, Pulchowk, and Jhamsikhel. Check the live music page or filter the events list by Free.

Is this list really all free?

Yes — every event on this page is marked free by the organiser (no ticket, no cover). Tap any card for the venue, time, and details, and RSVP through the Kata Jaam? app.

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Free Local Events Happening This Week in Kathmandu

Every free local event happening this week, in one place. You don't need a budget to have a good week in Kathmandu. Open mic nights, gallery openings, community meetups, student showcases, and no-cover gigs run across the valley every single week — here's every free one happening over the next seven days, in one place.

Updated hourly. Looking for tonight specifically? See free events tonight or free weekend events.

Free in Kathmandu this week

Today

Reading Circle: Stolen Heritage and Identities

Taragaon Next, BouddhaFree

Today

Road to Right to Protein: Shake Out Run

Himalayan Java × SJ Moto, Lakeside, PokharaFree

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Travel Journey Sharing Gathering

Connect CafeFree

Tomorrow

TFM Temple Run #20 – Long Run Series

Yala Garden Cafe & Restro, Yala Garden, Patan, NepalFree

Tomorrow

Kora Loop – DORJE Run Club #20

Koro Cafe / Swoyambhu, beside Ama Bakery, SwoyambhuFree

Tomorrow

Flood Relief 10K Trail Run

Swayambhu, Kathmandu, 100 metres from Ring RoadFree

Tomorrow

ASTRA Run #74 – AFC Movement 74 | Project: Temple Run

Mi:Loco Cafe, Bhajya Pukhu, BhaktapurFree

Tomorrow

Eastern Pacers x DROP – EP 41

Atmaranjan Outlet & Cafe, DharanFree

Tomorrow

Shree Dashamahavidya Puja Parikrama

Trilingeshowr balkhaFree

Tomorrow

The Garden Project Weekend Market

Garden Project, Bhanimandal, LalitpurFree

Tomorrow

The Journaling Workshop

SanepaFree

Tomorrow

Misfits Vol. 3

MISFITSFree

Monday, Sep 21· Every Mon

Moxy Madness Run

Venue TBAFree

Sep 25

The Book Hangover

Asado Pub & Grill, Jhamsikhel, LalitpurFree

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Free open mic nights, gallery openings, community meetups, student showcases, no-cover acoustic gigs, and many cultural events run across the valley every week. This page lists every confirmed free event over the next seven days and updates hourly.

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