150 events in October
Things to Do in Kathmandu in October 2026
October is Kathmandu at its best — crisp, clear autumn skies, mountain views, and Dashain, the country's biggest festival, bringing the city to a joyful standstill. Between the celebrations, the concert and nightlife calendar is packed.
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Events in Kathmandu in October
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🇦🇷 THE LAST TANGO — MESSI FAREWELL WATCH PARTY ON BIG SCREEN
SWOORNA KARA, KathmanduFree
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Dashain Home Coming Carnival
Ramada by Wyndham Itahari Pashupati Marg, Itahari Pashupati Marg, Itahari, NepalNPR 1,600
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Argentina vs Benin Live Screening at Octave: Gracias, Leo
Octave Beer Garden, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu
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The Last Dance: Argentina vs Benin Live at XO Club
XO Club, Chaksibari Marga, Thamel
Today
Brew & Bazaar at Presidential Graduate School
Presidential Graduate School, Kathmandu
Today
Hacktoberfest Meetup Bharatpur 2026
Dreams College, Hakimchowk, BharatpurFree
Today
One Voice — Miriam Gospel Concert 2026
Gyaneshwor Church (Nepali Isai Mandali), Kalopul, Kathmandu
Today
Tumlet Game Night at Surface Coffee
Surface Coffee, Baneshwor, KathmanduFree
Today
Kath Ko Dhun Live at Moksh: Music Video Premiere
Moksh, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur
Today
Mohammed Rafi Tribute Night with Utsarga Band at Bhumi
Bhumi Restaurant & Bar, Lazimpat, KathmanduFree
Today
Sufi Night with Beenay & The Innov8 at Mantra
Mantra Lounge & Bar, Basantapur Plaza, KathmanduFree
Today· Every Wed
Shisha Wednesday Live Band: RiddimSons Band
Shisha Lounge and Bar, Thamel KathmanduFree
Today
Midweek Jazz by Le Piro at Jazz Upstairs
Jazz Upstairs, Lazimpat, Kathmandu
Tomorrow
Thursday Wellness Run: Last Practice Run Before the Kathmandu Marathon
Chhatrapati Party Palace, Dhobichaur
Tomorrow
ASTRA Bhaktapur Shake-Out Run #76
Mi:Loco Cafe, Bhajya Pukhu, BhaktapurFree
Tomorrow
Anong Strides – Stride 2
Veda Salon, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur
Tomorrow
Tana Bana: Weaving through Technology, Power and Justice
Yala Maya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, LalitpurFree
Tomorrow
Dashain Fest 2083 Expo at Bhrikutimandap
Bhrikutimandap, KathmanduFree
Tomorrow
4th Jhijhiya Nritya 2083 at Kathmandu University
KU Fountain, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre
Tomorrow
The Breakup Playlist featuring Sheren at Mantra Lounge
Mantra Lounge & Bar, Basantapur Plaza, Kathmandu
Tomorrow
४ला४ 'An Original Play'
Eden Amphitheater, SanepaNPR 350
Tomorrow
Disco Dandiya 2026 at Club Nova
Club Nova, Thamel, KathmanduNPR 1,000
Tomorrow
Social Salsa Party S02E222
London Pub, DurbarmargFree
Friday, Oct 9
Mindful Miles by RT100 Run Club
Field Futsal, Sanepa, Lalitpur
Friday, Oct 9
2nd Grand Amrapali Dashain Mela 2083
Amrapali Banquet, Naxal Bhatbhateni, KathmanduFree
Friday, Oct 9
Nepal FinTech Expo 2026 — Second Edition
Heritage Garden, Sanepa, LalitpurNPR 200
Friday, Oct 9
Dashain Bazar at Eyeplex Mall
Eyeplex Mall, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
Friday, Oct 9
Elegance Runway at Club Omnia
Club Omnia, Thabahi Sadak, Thamel, Kathmandu
Friday, Oct 9
Friday Night Live at The Roof: David & Bikash
The Roof, Kumaripati, Lalitpur
Friday, Oct 9
Kayera's Kalam Episode 11: Poetry & Music at Maya Coffee
Maya Coffee Nepal, Kupondole, LalitpurNPR 500
Friday, Oct 9
Astha Tamang-Maskey Khula Aakash
Moksh Bar, Lalitpur, Nepal
Friday, Oct 9
Suraj & The Band Live at Attic
Attic Restaurant & Bar, Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu
Friday, Oct 9
Dashain Gajal Sajh with Amar Tandukar at Taylor's Cafe
Taylor's Cafe, Naxal, Bhagwatibahal, Kathmandu
NEW DATE
Friday, Oct 9
Narayan Gopal Sanjh at Eden Sanepa Ft. Indreni
Eden Sanepa, LalitpurNPR 300
Friday, Oct 9
Dashain Fest – Musical Night with Gloomy Guys
VIP Restaurant Lounge Bar, Sanchayakosh Chowk, Kathmandu, Nepal
Friday, Oct 9
सक्छ त Kasaile Grand Premier
XO Club, ThamelNPR 500
Friday, Oct 9
Red Room: Basement Party by Rato Panda
Sunshine Boutique Hotel, Lazimpat, KathmanduFree
Saturday, Oct 10
18th Kathmandu Marathon 2026
Dasharath Rangasala
Saturday, Oct 10
Yatra 2.0: Run for the Mind — 5K for World Mental Health Day
Embark College to Patan Durbar Square, LalitpurFree
Saturday, Oct 10
World Breast Cancer Awareness Run by MilePlus Run Club
Chitwan Medical College Cancer Institute, Bharatpur, ChitwanNPR 200
Saturday, Oct 10
10th Dashain Run for Good Health 2026 (5K) at Ujjwal Tara School
Ujjwal Tara School, Kageshwari-Manohara, KathmanduNPR 500
NEW DATE
Saturday, Oct 10
XAG Cycle Rally 2026: Shift Gears, Shape Futures (for flood victims)
St. Xavier's School, Jawalakhel, LalitpurNPR 600
Saturday, Oct 10
The Yoga Hike — Shankharapur to Jhule
Pick-up: Chabahil, near Helping Hand Hospital (hike Shankharapur to Jhule)NPR 2,200
Saturday, Oct 10
Hacktoberfest Hack Day Kathmandu
Sunway College, Maitidevi, Kathmandu, KathmanduFree
Saturday, Oct 10
TEDxNAIHS 2026: When the Ground Shifts
NAIHS Auditorium, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sano Bharyang, KathmanduNPR 590
Saturday, Oct 10
Creator's Workshop by Playbook Kathacharya
Kupondol, LalitpurNPR 3,500
Saturday, Oct 10
Dashain Bazar: Thamel within a Mini Thamel
Chhaya Center, Thamel, Kathmandu
Saturday, Oct 10
Hybrid Combat Series 1
Hybrid Nation Gym, Tokha road ( Opposite Of Grande Hopsital )NPR 499
Saturday, Oct 10
Xtreme Dashain Carnival at International Club, Sanepa
International Club, Sanepa, LalitpurFree
Saturday, Oct 10
Kavya Yatra: An Evening of Poetry and Music
Southwestern State College, Basundhara
Saturday, Oct 10
Daily Drip's Dashain Garage Sale
Daily Drip, Tundaldevi, Baluwatar, Kathmandu
Saturday, Oct 10
Changa Chet: Kites, Bites & Festival Delights
Hotel Sarathi, DhulikhelNPR 850
Saturday, Oct 10
Mirror Mosaic Workshop by Art Club by Milan
Mother's Pride School, Ravibhawan, Lazimpat, KathmanduNPR 500
Saturday, Oct 10
Godawari Mahotsav 2083
Godawari Football GroundNPR 299
Saturday, Oct 10
Fight Saga 3 – Amateur Kickboxing Tournament
Fight Club Nepal, Kadaghari, Pepsi Cola, NepalFree
Saturday, Oct 10
Dashain Mela at CALM Tangalwood
CALM Tangalwood, Naxal, Kathmandu
Saturday, Oct 10
Fusion Fight Chapter I: Muay Thai at LOD Thamel
LOD Nepal (Lord of the Drinks), Thamel, KathmanduNPR 1,000
Saturday, Oct 10
Killmandu Deathfest MMXXVI at Purple Haze
Purple Haze Rock Bar, Thamel, KathmanduNPR 500
Saturday, Oct 10
Women's Circle: Changa Chait with Evara
Evara Boutique Hotel, Tangal, KathmanduNPR 2,800
Saturday, Oct 10
Texture Art Workshop by Aswii Studio
Kala Works, Naxal, KathmanduNPR 2,500
Saturday, Oct 10
Portfolio Night Kathmandu 2026 (The One Club for Creativity)
Aloft Kathmandu, Amrit Marg, ThamelNPR 1,000
Saturday, Oct 10
Barahsinghe Yaktoberfest Beer Festival at Moksh (Lalitpur Edition)
Moksh Live Restaurant & Bar, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur
Saturday, Oct 10
Kite Flying Competition by Paalo at The Address Lounge
The Address Lounge, Dilibazar, KathmanduNPR 1,800
Saturday, Oct 10
Candle Making Workshop
Devalaya, JhamsikhelNPR 899
Saturday, Oct 10
Electric Oktoberfest at Electric Pagoda
Electric Pagoda, Thamel, Kathmandu
Saturday, Oct 10
Ahlaad Alive at Siddhartha Boutique Hotel, Boudha
Siddhartha Boutique Hotel, Boudha, KathmanduNPR 2,299
Saturday, Oct 10
Garba Gala 2026 by Rotaract Club of KIST Medical College
Buddha Party Palace, Imadol, LalitpurNPR 250
Saturday, Oct 10
Rewind Fest Homecoming Dashain Edition
Butwal International Convention Center, Butwal, Nepal
Saturday, Oct 10
Rangrez Kathmandu — Garba & Dandiya Night
The Everest Hotel, Madan Bhandari RoadNPR 1,100
Saturday, Oct 10
Dashain Fest 2083 – Live Music & Cultural Festival in Pokhara
Amar Singh Ground, Pokhara, NepalNPR 700
Saturday, Oct 10
Death of an Author: A Novel Murder Mystery Event
505 Cafe, Patan, LalitpurNPR 999
Saturday, Oct 10
Live music at Fusion Park: Featuring Samyog & Srijal
Fusion Park Restaurant, KathmanduFree
Saturday, Oct 10
Arsenal vs Leeds United Live Screening at Hot Topic
Hot Topic, Ananda Bhawan, Lazimpat, Kathmandu
Saturday, Oct 10
Arsenal vs Leeds Live Screening at Octave
Octave Beer Garden, Durbar Marg, KathmanduFree
Saturday, Oct 10
Navrang Dandiya Night 2026 — Biratnagar
Atithi Sadan, BiratnagarNPR 300
Saturday, Oct 10
Sukoon
Gurkhas Restaurant & Bar, Khola Pravesh MargFree
Saturday, Oct 10
Nepathya Live in Kirtipur
Laboratory(Lab) School Ground, KirtipurNPR 1,500
Saturday, Oct 10
Albatross Acoustic Set: Rock for Relief
Purple Haze Rock Bar, Thamel, KathmanduNPR 2,000
Saturday, Oct 10
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Live Screening at Hot Topic
Hot Topic, Ananda Bhawan, Lazimpat, Kathmandu
Saturday, Oct 10
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Live Screening at Octave
Octave Beer Garden, Durbar Marg, KathmanduFree
NEW DATE
Saturday, Oct 10
VTEN Live at XO Club
XO Club, ThamelNPR 999
Saturday, Oct 10
Imposter Syndrome & Co. at Jazz Upstairs
Jazz Upstairs, Lazimpat, Kathmandu
Saturday, Oct 10
Manchester United vs Tottenham Live Screening at Hot Topic
Hot Topic, Ananda Bhawan, Lazimpat, Kathmandu
Sunday, Oct 11
Dashain Changa Carnival 2083
Chyasal Football GroundNPR 500
Sunday, Oct 11
Namo: Udyam Dashain Carnival
Club Bagmati, Sipadol, BhaktapurFree
Sunday, Oct 11
Dashain Carnival – Kite Battle
Club Bagmati, Sipadol, BhaktapurNPR 500
Sunday, Oct 11
Changa Chit Kite Program at 27° North, Nagarkot
At 27° North Café Lounge and Stay, NagarkotNPR 1,000
Sunday, Oct 11
Rachana Dahal Live in Nepalgunj
Hotel Batika, Nepalgunj
Sunday, Oct 11
Changa Chet Dashain Brunch at Dusit Thani
Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort, DhulikhelNPR 3,999
Sunday, Oct 11
Babal Dashain Fest at The Roof
The Roof, Kumaripati, Lalitpur
Sunday, Oct 11
Introduction to Devī Iconography — Sampada Shikshya EP3
Patan, Lalitpur (exact venue shared after registration)NPR 500
Sunday, Oct 11
Lights Out | F1 Fan Screening – Singapore GP at Beerville
Beerville, Bahiti Marg, Chhauni, KathmanduFree
Sunday, Oct 11
Dashain fest 2083 (DAY 2)
Amarsing khelmaidan, Amarsing chowk, PokharaNPR 500
Sunday, Oct 11
Grand Prix Social: Singapore GP Watch Party at Trisara
Trisara, Durbarmarg, Kathmandu
Sunday, Oct 11
Astha Tamang Maskey - SABAI THIKAI HUNCHA
Trisara, LazimpatNPR 999
Sunday, Oct 11
Ghatas Tandav: 5150 × Dry Skunk × Retroverts
Moksh, Jhamsikhel, LalitpurNPR 500
Monday, Oct 12
Temple Run — Monday Run Club
Maharajgunj, KathmanduFree
Monday, Oct 12
Dashain Fest 2083 (Day 3) – Dancing Superstar Grand Finale
Amarsingh Ground, Amarsingh Chowk, Pokhara
Monday, Oct 12
Royal Dashain Carnival at Royal Nepal Rodhi Club
Royal Nepal Rodhi Club, Lazimpat, Kathmandu
Tuesday, Oct 13
Tuesday Training by RT100 Run Club
Epic Mountain Bike, Sanepa, Lalitpur
Tuesday, Oct 13
3 Art Workshops in 1 Day for Kids by Art Club by Milan
Venue TBANPR 750
Tuesday, Oct 13
Umang 2026: Navratri Dandiya Garba Night — Biratnagar
City Palace Hotel & Resort, Jahada Marg, BiratnagarNPR 400
Tuesday, Oct 13
Shabdakiri Raw Session Volume II at Attic
Attic Restaurant & Bar, Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu
Tuesday, Oct 13
Tuesday Salsa Addiction – SBK Social at Hot Topic
Hot Topic (Ananda Bhawan), Lazimpat, Kathmandu
Tuesday, Oct 13
Tuesday Karaoke Night at Irish Pub
Irish Pub, Lazimpat, KathmanduFree
Oct 14
Changa Chaitt: Biker's Meet, Sundowner & DJ Rhino at Wabisabi
Wabisabi Bar & Cafe, Chagdol, Swayambhu, KathmanduFree
Oct 14
Garba & Dandiya Nights Season 4 with DJ Dhamaka — Birgunj
Town Hall, BirgunjNPR 499
Oct 14
Bipul Chettri Pravah Nepal Tour
Butwal International Convention Center (BICC), Butwal, Nepal
Oct 14
Club 10X 5th Anniversary with Achal & The Amicus and DJ Koyel
Club 10X, Z Street, Thamel, Kathmandu
Oct 14
Midweek Jazz by Le Piro at Jazz Upstairs
Jazz Upstairs, Lazimpat, Kathmandu
Oct 15
Trulycentral Book Release: Abish Man Shakya at Taragaon Next
Taragaon Next, Boudha, Kathmandu
Oct 15
Dashain Fest 2026 with Rupesh Jha & Band at Mithila Yatri Niwas
Mithila Yatri Niwas, Dasrath Talau, JanakpurdhamNPR 500
Oct 16
Friday Night Live at The Roof: Phurba Tamang
The Roof, Kumaripati, Lalitpur
Oct 16
DJ Dandiya with Jhijhiya Night Season III by Youth Link Birgunj
Town Hall, BirgunjNPR 499
Oct 16
Bipul Chettri: Pravah Nepal Tour — Nepalgunj
Siddhartha Hotel, NepalgunjNPR 1,000
Oct 16
Janakpur Jhijhiya Festival 2083
Railway Station grounds, JanakpurdhamFree
Oct 16
Jamara & The Beats: Dashain Music Night in Birtamode
Birtamode-01, opposite Bhatbhateni, Birtamode, Jhapa
Oct 16
DASHAIN FEST 2083 — DHARAN
Dharan Stadium (Rangashala), DharanNPR 300
Oct 17
Changa Chet: Dashain Kite Day by Katha Coffee × Tixify — Hetauda
Makawanpur Sano Gadhi, Hetauda-02, Makawanpur
Oct 17
Kite Festival 2083 (Season 13) — Rotaract Club of Banepa
Magargaun, Banepa, KavreNPR 400
Oct 17
Changa Chet: Dashain Kite Day by Skathi Entertainment
Forest Camp Resort, Kalu Pandey Hill, Kathmandu
Oct 17
Boudha Dashain Fest 2026
Boudha Fulbari Ground, BoudhaNPR 800
Oct 17
Where Patan Celebrates Dashain | Heritage Walk at Patan
Patan Darbar Square, LalitpurFree
Oct 17
Dandiya Night 2026 — Itahari
Rishika Banquet, Biratnagar Line, ItahariNPR 350
Oct 17
Dashain Music Fest 2083: The Edge Band & Tribal Rain in Kakarvitta
Kakarvitta High School Ground, Kakarvitta, JhapaNPR 800
Oct 17
Nepallika: Loud music & Loud Purpose
UPTOWN, Jhamsikhel RoadNPR 300
Oct 19
Hashtag Dandiya Night 2.0 — Biratnagar
Jain Terapanth Bhawan, Main Road, BiratnagarNPR 400
Oct 20
DJ Dandiya Night 2026 — Sanskriti Nepal Foundation, Birgunj
Town Hall, BirgunjNPR 499
Oct 21
Dandiya Utsav Season 5 — Birgunj
Town Hall, BirgunjNPR 399
Oct 24
Back to the Roots - Cadenza Collective
Garden Project, Bhanimandal, LalitpurNPR 700
Oct 25
Dhvani Baithak
Department Of Plant Resources, Maternity Hospital RoadFree
Oct 26
NPL Season 3 Opener: Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals
TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur
Oct 28
NepaQuest 10K — Basantapur
Basantapur Durbar Square, KathmanduNPR 300
Oct 28
Cadenza Collective at Jazz Upstairs
Jazz Upstairs, Lazimpat, Kathmandu
NEW DATE
Oct 28
RITVIZ’S KURTA SAREE DANCE PARTY
Club NOVA, ThamelNPR 2,500
Oct 29
Groovin' at Upstairs: Jazzmandu 2026 Jam Session
Jazz Upstairs, Lazimpat, KathmanduNPR 1,500
Oct 30
Live Music Night at The Roof: Rasa Ranga Duo
The Roof, Kumaripati, Lalitpur
Oct 30
Bipul Chettri: Pravah Nepal Tour — Pokhara
Barahi Ghat Ground, Lakeside, PokharaNPR 800
Oct 30
Valley Jams: Cesar Haas Trio at Jazz Upstairs (Jazzmandu 2026)
Jazz Upstairs, Lazimpat, KathmanduNPR 1,000
Oct 30
Valley Jams: Nick Aggs Quartet at Electric Pagoda (Jazzmandu 2026)
Electric Pagoda, Thamel, KathmanduNPR 1,000
Oct 30
Valley Jams: Kevin Saura Quartet at Eden Sanepa (Jazzmandu 2026)
Eden Sanepa, LalitpurNPR 1,000
Oct 30
Valley Jams: Manon Mullener at Hard Rock Cafe Kathmandu (Jazzmandu 2026)
Hard Rock Cafe Kathmandu, Sherpa Mall, DurbarmargNPR 1,000
Oct 31
EU Inclusion Run
Narayan Chaur, Naxal, Kathmandu, NepalFree
Oct 31
Rachana Dahal Live in Kathmandu
XO Club, Chaksibari Marga, Thamel
Oct 31
The 70th Anniversary Japan-Nepal Diplomatic Relations Festival
The Malla HotelNPR 1,000
Oct 31
Halloween: The Biggest Trick or Treat at Hello Ninjas
Hello Ninjas, Sitapaila, KathmanduNPR 250
Oct 31
Tiny Social Club Halloween Rave: Songs for All the Millennials
International Club (The New Party Hall), Sanepa, Lalitpur
Oct 31
Jazz Bazaar: Jazzmandu 2026 at Gokarna Forest Resort
Gokarna Forest Resort, Gokarna, KathmanduNPR 1,600
Oct 31
Youth Music Fest
BICC Ground, ButwalNPR 999
NEW DATE
Oct 31
Gen V: Urban Night Vol. 2
The Concept, ButwalNPR 699
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October's centrepiece is Dashain — Nepal's largest and longest festival, with family reunions, feasts, kite-flying and blessings across 15 days. The clear autumn weather also makes it prime time for concerts, food festivals and rooftop nights.
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