7 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.
This weekend in Kathmandu
EducationFree
Training on Psychosocial Techniques for Teachers
Friday, May 15
Sukedhara, Kathmandu, Nepal
EducationFree
Training on Psychosocial Techniques for Teachers
Friday, May 15
Sukedhara, Kathmandu, Nepal
MusicSocial Masquerade Festival
Friday, May 15
Club 10x, ThamelNPR 899
Tech & StartupAWS Community Day Nepal 2026
Saturday, May 16
The Plaza, LalitpurNPR 1,000
SportsEFS Fight Night 8
Saturday, May 16
Club NOVA, ThamelNPR 1,000
MusicGrasslands Festival 2026
Saturday, May 16
Grand Norling ResortNPR 500
MusicHami Ek Hau : John & the Locals Live
Saturday, May 16
Sa:Sa Twa, KirtipurNPR 1,350
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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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