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New Year's Eve Parties in Kathmandu
The 31st of December is the biggest single night out on Kathmandu's calendar. Durbarmarg's clubs and lounges run their loudest countdown parties of the year, Thamel packs out with live bands and DJ sets, and the hotels put on gala dinners with a midnight toast. Whether you want a dance-floor countdown or a sit-down dinner with a view, this is where to find it.
Every confirmed New Year's Eve party below links straight to its tickets — and the best ones go fast. Browse the full Nepali festival calendar, see the Christmas events in the same season, or find where the party lands on DJ nights.
Upcoming New Year's Eve parties in Kathmandu
No New Year's Eve parties confirmed yet — they get announced through December, so here's what else is coming up across Kathmandu. Check back closer to the 31st.
How Kathmandu does New Year's Eve
There are three ways to see in the new year in Kathmandu. The club-and-lounge route means Durbarmarg and Thamel — ticketed countdown parties with DJs, live bands, an open floor and a midnight drop. It's the loudest, latest option and where most of the younger crowd ends up.
The hotel-gala route is the sit-down version: a set dinner menu, live music, and a countdown with a champagne toast at midnight, usually at the bigger Durbarmarg and Lazimpat hotels. It's calmer, pricier, and books out well in advance. And then there's the low-key route — a rooftop bar or restaurant with a good view of the fireworks that go up around the city at midnight.
Whichever you pick: book ahead, confirm the door time, and sort your ride home before the night starts — getting a taxi right after midnight on the 31st is the one genuinely hard part of the evening.
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Frequently asked questions
Where are the best New Year's Eve parties in Kathmandu?
The biggest 31st-night crowds land on Durbarmarg's clubs and lounges and in Thamel, where venues run ticketed countdown parties with live bands or DJs until the early hours. Hotels along Durbarmarg and in Lazimpat throw gala dinners with a set menu and a midnight countdown for a calmer, sit-down evening. Every confirmed party shows up below with its venue and ticket link.
Do New Year's Eve parties in Kathmandu need tickets in advance?
The good ones sell out. Club countdown nights and hotel galas almost always run on advance tickets or table reservations rather than pay-at-door, and prices climb as the night gets closer. Book the moment a party you like appears — this page links straight to each event's tickets.
What time do 31st-night parties run until?
Most countdown parties open from 8–9 PM, hit the midnight countdown, and then run on until 2–3 AM. Durbarmarg and Thamel stay busy latest. Arrange a ride home in advance — taxis and ride-shares surge hard right after midnight on the 31st.
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