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Music Festivals in Nepal
Nepal packs a surprising amount into a short festival calendar. Autumn belongs to Jazzmandu, the week-long Kathmandu Jazz Festival that turns clubs and the Gokarna forest into stages every October–November. December swings the other way with Silence Festival, the country's loudest metal gathering. In between, lakeside sets in Pokhara and EDM and pop weekenders round out a year that has a lot more going on than most visitors expect.
This page pulls together the multi-day festivals — dates, line-ups and tickets — as they're confirmed. For single-night shows, browse live music in Kathmandu and upcoming concerts, or see every music event across the valley.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Jazzmandu and where does it happen?
Jazzmandu — the Kathmandu Jazz Festival — usually runs for about a week in late October or early November. It's spread across multiple Kathmandu venues rather than one field: club nights at Jazz Upstairs and the Gokarna forest, the big Jazz Bazaar concert at Gokarna, plus workshops and the closing Jazzmandu Finale. Exact dates shift year to year, so confirmed editions appear on this page as soon as they're announced.
When is the Silence Festival?
Silence Festival is Nepal's flagship metal and heavy-music festival, and it typically lands in December. It's a single big day of touring international and Nepali bands, historically held at open-air grounds around the Kathmandu Valley. Line-ups are announced a few months ahead — check here for the confirmed date and venue.
How do I buy tickets for music festivals in Nepal?
Most Nepal festival tickets sell online through Khalti, TicketSanjal or eSewa, with physical passes at partner stores and the gate on the day. Multi-day festivals like Jazzmandu often sell per-event passes as well as a full festival pass. Each confirmed festival on this page links straight to its ticket page.
Are Nepal's music festivals only in Kathmandu?
The two biggest — Jazzmandu and Silence Festival — are Kathmandu Valley events, but the wider festival calendar reaches beyond the capital, with lakeside sets in Pokhara and EDM and pop festivals staged at resorts and open grounds outside the city. This page tracks festivals across Nepal, not just Kathmandu.
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