42 events in August
Things to Do in Kathmandu in August 2026
August is festival-rich even under monsoon skies — Janai Purnima, the playful Gai Jatra parades, and Krishna Janmashtami fill the streets with colour and ritual. Between the rains, it's a fascinating month for cultural events alongside the usual indoor gigs.
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Events in Kathmandu in August
Art & ExhibitionFree
Himalayan Art Festival 2026
On now
Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
CommunityFree
Dungeons and Dragons in Kathmandu
Today
The rustic wood, Kumaripati
Organizers
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Hackaverse: संकल्प
Today
Prime College
SportsFree
DORJE 16
Today
Bhuikhel playground, Bhuikhel, Kathmandu, Nepal
EducationFree
MHS 2.0 Leadership Workshop
Today
Dwarika’s Chenn, Basantapur
Food & DrinkCooking Experiences
Today
Raithaane at Nextdoor Thamel, Thamel, Kathmandu 44600, NepalNPR 2,500
Art & ExhibitionFree
What Empire Took, What Empire Left: Museums, Borders and the Politics of Return in South Asia
Today
Taragaon Next, Boudhha, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Food & DrinkFree
Hera Pheri Movie Screening
Today
Apricus Garden, Gahana Pokhari
MusicHajar Sapana with Satya - Swaroop
Today
The Blue Pavilion by Nepal Police ClubPaid
CommunityFree
Board Games Night
Today
Nextdoor Thamel, Thamel, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
SportsGrand Prix Social: Edition 02 - Dutch GP
Today
Trisara, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu 44600, NepalNPR 1
SportsFree
The Dutch Grand Prix - F1 Screening
Today
AMPM Pub, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur
MusicFree
Mantra Concert
Today
Avata Wellness Center, Baluwatar, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
CommunityFree
Foreign Return
Today
Misfits, Kanti Path
EducationFree
SXC HR Conclave & Career Expo 2.0
Tomorrow
St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu
MusicFree
Movie night at EDEN
Tomorrow
EDEN, Sanepa
Free
DLYTICA Paid Fellowship Program
Tuesday, Aug 25
Balkumari, Lalitpur, Lalitpur
Tech & StartupAI for Business: Making Nepal AI Ready | Business Growth Workshop 2026 in Kathmandu
Tuesday, Aug 25
Hotel Mercure , KathmanduNPR 12,500
Art & ExhibitionNADA Auto Show 2026
Tuesday, Aug 25
Bhrikutimandap, KathmanduNPR 75
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Tech & StartupFree
[Kathmandu Valley] Relay Hack × Technergy Global — 5th Edition | 3-Week AI Innovation Sprint
Wednesday, Aug 26
Venue TBA
CommunityIntentional Dating - Three Course Connection
Wednesday, Aug 26
Sun Down by Karma, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu 44600, NepalNPR 2,500
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MusicLama And The Band LIVE at Village Cafe Rooftop
Friday, Aug 28
Village Cafe, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, Nepal, LalitpurNPR 500
Free
NAAMII Open House: Language to Intelligence
Friday, Aug 28
Campus France, Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Lalitpur
MusicFree
August Paleti featuring Neer Shah
Friday, Aug 28
r~sala, Kalika Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
NightlifeFree
Road to UFC Official Watch Party 2026 in Nepal | Rabindra Dhant – Live UFC Fight Night
Friday, Aug 28
XO Club, Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
MusicFree
Surkhet Music Fest 2026 – Live Music Festival at City Hall | AXIX Live
Friday, Aug 28
Mehelkuna City Hall, Surkhet, Nepal
MusicSurkhet Music Fest
Friday, Aug 28
Surkhet, NepalNPR 1
MusicPaleti with Neer Shah
Friday, Aug 28
r-sala, Nepalaya, Kalikasthan, KathmanduPaid
SportsFree
Kathmandu25K Heritage Race 2026 – 25K, 10K & 5K Run in Basantapur, Kathmandu
Saturday, Aug 29
Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
MusicYouth Music Fest
Saturday, Aug 29
BICC Ground, ButwalNPR 999
Art & ExhibitionKathak Bhela Season 2: Episode 10 - An hour of Relentless Tatkaar
Saturday, Aug 29
Nritya Aagan, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur 44600, NepalNPR 200
MusicFree
Smashing Music Fest Dang
Saturday, Aug 29
Karmachari Milan Kendra, Dang, Ghorahi, Nepal
CulturalFree
Sanjh - Bhajan Jamming
Saturday, Aug 29
Attic Restaurant, Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
MusicRITVIZ’S KURTA SAREE DANCE PARTY
Saturday, Aug 29
Club NOVA, ThamelNPR 2,000
MusicBhajan Jamming
Saturday, Aug 29
Venue TBAPaid
MusicFree
Swoyanbhu Makk 2k26
Saturday, Aug 29
Club Catwalk, Pokhara, Nepal
MusicFree
The Axe Band
Aug 30
Khandbari Tundikhel, Khandbari 56900, Nepal
Food & DrinkFree
RT100 Run Club Women’s Night Run – Kora Edition 2026 | Kathmandu
Aug 30
Maybe Mars Studio Cafe, Swayambhu Circle Road, Kathmandu, Nepal
SportsWomen's Night Run - 1 Year Anniversary Edition
Aug 30
Swoyambhu, Swayambhu, Kathmandu 44600, NepalNPR 875
othersGhintang Ghisi Twak
Aug 31
Na Pukhu, Unknown Address, BhaktapurNPR 250
Free
Secure Developer Conference 2083
Aug 31
Hetauda, Makwanpur, Hetauda
Tech & StartupFree
ICT Award 2026 – Nominations Open
Aug 31
I C Tech Media Pvt Ltd, टंक प्रसाद घुम्ती सडक, Kathmandu, Nepal
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August packs in several — Janai Purnima (sacred-thread day), Gai Jatra (the cow festival, with its satirical processions), and Krishna Janmashtami. Add the indoor live-music and comedy calendar, and it's a surprisingly full month despite the monsoon.
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