Where do Kathmandu locals go on weekends?

Popular weekend spots include Jhamsikhel for cocktails and brunches, Patan for cultural shows and heritage walks, Thamel for live music and clubs, and Boudha for community events. Kata Jaam? lists them all in one place.

Are there family-friendly events in Kathmandu on weekends?

Yes — weekend farmers' markets, art workshops, outdoor hikes, and community fairs are all family-friendly. Filter by category to find them.

How do I find last-minute weekend plans?

The Kata Jaam? app sends push notifications for events starting within a few hours and highlights trending picks with the most RSVPs.

23 weekend picks

Things to Do in Kathmandu This Weekend

Weekends in Kathmandu are when the valley really opens up. The live music calendar is fullest, food markets set up across Patan and Jhamsikhel, galleries host openings with free drinks, and nightlife stretches until 3 AM. Whether you're looking for a Saturday matinee play or a Sunday sunrise hike, this is your one-stop guide.

Hand-picked by the Kata Jaam? team and updated every hour as new events are added. Looking beyond the weekend? See the full guide to things to do in Kathmandu, browse free events this weekend, or plan a date night in Kathmandu.

This weekend in Kathmandu

Friday, Sep 4

Saparu Jatra - Experience the OG Bhaktapur Festival

Taleju Grand Hotel / Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, BhaktapurNPR 500

Friday, Sep 4

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Lemon Tree Premier - Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Ward No. 1, Kathmandu, NepalNPR 40,000

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Friday, Sep 4

Nepal Volleyball League 2083

Covered Hall, Dashrath National Stadium, KathmanduPaid

Friday, Sep 4

Drama Show

Jawalakhel, Nepal, Kathmandu, NepalPaid

Friday, Sep 4

THE FIRANTE LIVE AT CLUB OMNIA

Club Omnia, Thabahi Sadak, Thamel, Kathmandu, NepalNPR 800

Friday, Sep 4

Linkin Park Tribute Live

Rolling Stones PokharaPaid

Saturday, Sep 5

5th Anniversary Special - Hike with Duluwa: Dhulikhel to Namobuddha

Dhulikhel to Namobuddha Trail, Dhulikhel, NepalNPR 1,650

Saturday, Sep 5

Shree Krishna Puja Parikrama (Devotional Walk)

पूर्णचण्डी मन्दिर परिसर, गाबहाल, ललितपुरPaid

Saturday, Sep 5

Steps of Hope

Naxal, Kathmandu 44600, NepalNPR 600

Saturday, Sep 5

A Charity Run for a Better Tomorrow

Herald College Kathmandu, Kathmandu, NepalNPR 600

Saturday, Sep 5

7 KM Charity Run

Herald College KathmanduPaid

Saturday, Sep 5

Kageshwori 5K Run 2026 – Run Beyond the Horizon

Ward 5 Office Kageshwori New, F26, Kageshwori Manohara, Kathmandu, NepalNPR 500

Saturday, Sep 5

Red Panda Fun Run 2026 – 5K Charity Run in Salleri, Solukhumbu

Salleri, Solukhumbu, NepalPaid

Saturday, Sep 5

Debate It Out: Does God Exist?

Bagbazar, Behind Nice BuildingFree

Saturday, Sep 5

Paint for Animal Rights

Kalashala, Sanepa ChowkFree

Saturday, Sep 5

BuzzYard Market

Tea Portal, SanepaPaid

Saturday, Sep 5

The Grand Teej Celebration 2026 with Deepa Narayan Jha | Music, Dance & Teej Special

Ramalaya Kathmandu, Dhapasi Marg, Kathmandu, NepalNPR 5,000

Saturday, Sep 5

Candle Making Workshop at Winston's Speakeasy

Winston's Speakeasy, SanepaNPR 850

Saturday, Sep 5

THUMKA & SHOTS - A BOLLYWOOD SOCIAL NIGHT

ELEVATE — LOUNGE & CLUB, Cozy Complex, New RoadNPR 999

Sunday, Sep 6

Run for a Cause

Charlie's CafeFree

Sunday, Sep 6

TEEJ PROGRAM

Thunder leg fitnessFree

Sunday, Sep 6

Nepal Capital Market Discourse 2026 | Investment & Capital Market Conference in Kathmandu

Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Manakamana Marg, Kathmandu, NepalPaid

Sunday, Sep 6

Linkin Park Tribute - Celebrating the Legacy of Chester Bennington

XO Club, Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu, NepalPaid

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Explore this weekend by neighbourhood

Thamel

Live music, clubs & late nights

Jhamsikhel

Cocktails, brunches & pop-ups

Patan

Cultural shows & heritage walks

Boudha

Cafés, meditation & acoustic gigs

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Weekend FAQs

Weekends in Kathmandu offer everything from morning hikes up Shivapuri to late-night clubs in Thamel. The best picks depend on your taste — live music, art openings, food markets, and cultural festivals all typically run from Friday evening through Sunday.

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