Things to Do in Kathmandu
Looking for things to do in Kathmandu? You're in the right place. Kata Jaam? is the always-updated guide to what's actually on across the valley — live music in Thamel, club nights and concerts on Durbarmarg, weekend brunches and food festivals in Jhamsikhel, cultural shows and art openings in Patan, the sunset kora at Boudhanath, and morning hikes up Shivapuri. Not a static top-10 list — every event below is confirmed and refreshes throughout the day.
Jump to what's on tonight, this weekend, or free events — or browse by what you're in the mood for below.
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Ways to experience Kathmandu
Six ways locals actually spend their evenings and weekends — each links to every live event of that kind.
Catch live music
Acoustic jams, touring bands, jazz nights, and DJ sets run somewhere in the valley almost every night — Thamel and Durbarmarg lead the calendar.
Live music events →Go out after dark
Rooftop lounges, cocktail bars in Jhamsikhel, and late-night clubs in Thamel and Durbarmarg that run until 3 AM on weekends.
Nightlife events →Eat your way through the valley
Weekend brunches, Newari food festivals, supper clubs, and pop-up dinners across Jhamsikhel, Patan, and Baluwatar.
Food & drink events →Explore heritage & culture
Cultural shows in restored Newari courtyards, festival jatras, and heritage walks around Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares.
Cultural events →See art & exhibitions
Gallery openings at Patan Museum and Siddhartha Art Gallery, studio shows, and rotating exhibitions across the city.
Art & exhibitions →Get outdoors
Sunrise hikes up Shivapuri and Nagarjun, cycling meet-ups, and community treks that start early and beat the traffic.
Outdoor events →Never miss a thing to do in Kathmandu
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Explore by neighbourhood
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.
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