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Free events in Kathmandu this weekend
Saturday and Sunday plans — no ticket required.
Most weekends in Kathmandu have at least a dozen free things to do — farmers' markets in Jhamsikhel, gallery openings in Patan, community hikes up Shivapuri, free cultural shows in Patan Durbar Square, no-cover acoustic sets across Thamel, and Sunday brunch DJs. This page lists every free event confirmed for this Saturday and Sunday.
Free events this Saturday and Sunday
Frequently asked questions
What's free to do in Kathmandu this weekend?
Weekends in Kathmandu run on free events — gallery openings on Friday and Saturday evenings, weekend morning farmers' markets in Patan and Jhamsikhel, community hikes around Shivapuri and Phulchowki, free cultural performances in Patan Durbar Square, and Sunday brunch DJ sets at neighbourhood cafés. This page surfaces every free event currently confirmed for this Saturday and Sunday.
Are weekend hikes around Kathmandu free?
Most community-led hikes (Shivapuri, Nagarjun, Phulchowki, Champa Devi) are free to join — you usually pay a small park entry fee at the trailhead. Organised group hikes list directly on this page.
Where can I find free family-friendly events on weekends?
Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square host free festival and jatra events on many weekends. Farmers' markets in Jhamsikhel and Patan are family-friendly. Free outdoor cinema and storytelling sessions also run on Saturday evenings.
Do free weekend events require RSVP?
Free events on Kata Jaam? are no-pay — but some have a soft RSVP through the app so organisers can plan capacity. The event card tells you whether RSVP is needed.
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