1.Climb up to Swayambhunath
West Kathmandu
The Monkey Temple sits on a hill above the city. Take the long stone stairway on the east side early in the morning, before the tour groups, for the best view across the valley.
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Things to Do in Kathmandu
The 20 best things to do in Kathmandu, from the stupas and old royal squares to live music in Thamel, Newari food, hikes on the valley rim and the run clubs locals join. Each one links to what's actually on for it this week, because Kata Jaam? lists every event across the valley and updates every day.
Jump to what's on tonight, this weekend, or free events — or browse by what you're in the mood for below.
Updated 7 October 2026
- 1.Climb up to Swayambhunath
- 2.Walk the kora at Boudhanath
- 3.Watch the evening aarati at Pashupatinath
- 4.Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square
- 5.Spend an afternoon in Patan
- 6.Take a day trip to Bhaktapur
- 7.Catch live music in Thamel
- 8.See a concert
- 9.Go out after dark
- 10.Laugh at a stand-up or open mic
- 11.Watch the big game at a bar
- 12.Eat Newari food
- 13.Browse the bazaars and weekend markets
- 14.Take a quiet hour in the Garden of Dreams
- 15.Hike Shivapuri, Nagarjun or Champadevi
- 16.Catch a Himalayan sunrise at Nagarkot
- 17.Ride the cable car up Chandragiri
- 18.Join a run club
- 19.Be here for a festival
- 20.Do it for free
On in Kathmandu this week
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The 20 best things to do in Kathmandu
Where there's something on for it, the link shows you what and when.
Heritage & sights
2.Walk the kora at Boudhanath
Boudha
One of the largest stupas in the world. Join the clockwise walk around it at dusk, when the butter lamps are lit, then watch from a rooftop café around the square.
Events in Boudha →3.Watch the evening aarati at Pashupatinath
Gaushala, on the Bagmati
Nepal's holiest Hindu temple. The main shrine is open to Hindus only, but anyone can watch the sunset aarati on the ghats from the river's east bank.
4.Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square
Basantapur
The old royal palace square, still being rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake. The Kumari Ghar, home of the living goddess, is on the square, and Freak Street runs off its south side.
5.Spend an afternoon in Patan
Lalitpur
Patan Durbar Square has the valley's finest Newari architecture, and the Patan Museum inside it is one of the best in South Asia. Stay on for an art opening or a courtyard concert.
Events in Patan →6.Take a day trip to Bhaktapur
About 13 km east
The best-kept of the three old royal cities: brick lanes, the five-storey Nyatapola temple, potters' square, and juju dhau (king curd) in a clay bowl.
Events in Bhaktapur →Going out
7.Catch live music in Thamel
Thamel
Bands play somewhere in Thamel almost every night: rock and cover bars, acoustic sets, jazz. Weekends run late.
Live music this week →8.See a concert
Across the valley
Big Nepali artists, touring acts and festival stages, mostly on Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets usually go on sale a few weeks ahead.
Upcoming concerts →9.Go out after dark
Thamel, Durbarmarg, Jhamsikhel
Club nights and DJ sets in Thamel and Durbarmarg, and cocktail bars and rooftops in Jhamsikhel. Friday is the big night out.
Things to do at night →10.Laugh at a stand-up or open mic
Cafés and small venues
Stand-up in Nepali and English, poetry and music open mics. They're cheap or free, and a good way to meet people.
Open mics →11.Watch the big game at a bar
Thamel, Jhamsikhel
Premier League and Champions League nights fill the sports bars, and big fights and finals get their own screenings.
Where to watch →Food & markets
12.Eat Newari food
Patan, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur
Order a khaja set: beaten rice, bara (lentil pancake), choila (spiced grilled meat), achar. Then momo, anywhere, as many times as you like.
Food festivals →13.Browse the bazaars and weekend markets
Asan, Indra Chowk, Jhamsikhel
Asan and Indra Chowk are the old trading streets, busy from early morning. Weekend farmers' markets and pop-ups run across Lalitpur.
Markets & pop-ups →14.Take a quiet hour in the Garden of Dreams
Beside Thamel
A restored early-20th-century garden, two minutes from Thamel's traffic, with a café inside. Good for a slow coffee.
Outdoors & day trips
15.Hike Shivapuri, Nagarjun or Champadevi
The valley rim
Day hikes up the forested hills around the city, with Himalayan views on a clear morning. Start early; group hikes leave most weekends.
Group hikes →16.Catch a Himalayan sunrise at Nagarkot
About 30 km east
Stay overnight to see the range at dawn. October to March gives the clearest skies.
17.Ride the cable car up Chandragiri
South-west of the city
A cable car to the ridge above the valley, with the Himalaya on one side and all of Kathmandu on the other.
Do it like a local
18.Join a run club
All over the valley
Running has taken off in Kathmandu. Free club runs go most mornings, bigger races most months, and anyone can join.
Runs this week →19.Be here for a festival
Everywhere
Dashain and Tihar in autumn, Indra Jatra's chariots in Basantapur, Holi in spring. The city changes for weeks around each one.
Dashain 2026 →20.Do it for free
Across the valley
Gallery openings, jam sessions, community runs and the Boudha kora all cost nothing. New free events are listed every week.
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Thamel
Kathmandu's nightlife and live-music heart.
Jhamsikhel
The valley's after-work cocktail and brunch district.
Patan
Heritage courtyards, cultural shows, and slow-travel events.
Boudha
Cafés, meditation, kora, and quiet community events.
Durbarmarg
Polished restaurants, late-night clubs, and ticketed gigs.
Bhaktapur
Heritage festivals, jatras, and traditional Newari nights.
Baluwatar
Quieter pocket of dinners, embassy events, and curated nights.
Pulchowk
Student-heavy cafés, bookstores, and weekend acoustic gigs.
Frequently asked questions
The classics are Swayambhunath at sunrise, the evening kora at Boudhanath, the aarati at Pashupatinath, an afternoon in Patan and a day trip to Bhaktapur. After dark, it's live music in Thamel and bars in Jhamsikhel; on weekend mornings, a hike on the valley rim or a run club. This page lists all twenty, with this week's events for each, and it updates every day.
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