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Archive: Week of
Events
NPL 2026
Cricket fever has gripped Nepal this festival season with the arrival of the third Nepal Premier League. Get tickets through Esewa and Khalti, or watch matches live via Himalaya TV and Star Sports.
Until 21 November, Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Kathmandu Film Festival
The first edition of the Kathmandu Film Festival (KFF) 2026 is organised by Kathmandu Metropolitan City, and will showcase 40 feature films and documentaries from 14 countries. Detials on page 12.
30 October- 1 November, City Hall and Jai Nepal Cinema
Kathmandu Horror Film Festival
The second iteration of the Kathmandu Horror Film Festival is returning with screenings and watch parties in a celebration to the horror genre.
30 October- 1 November, 12pm, Russian House, Kathmandu
Kukur Bhoj
Hosted by PetMama, the Kukur Bhoj is a feast for the dogs and their people. Join to celebrate Kukur Tihar early with fellow pet parents.
31 October, Rs500, 12pm, Garden Project, Bhanimandal
The Baha Bahis
The film Newar Buddhism in Nepal: The Baha Bahis explores their origins, meanings and continuing role through cinematic observation and conversations with scholars and traditional practitioners. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers.
30 October, 5:30pm, Taragaon Next, Boudha
Music
Halloween Special
Listen to bands including What the Funk and Mixtape at this year’s Halloween Special event. Other activities include face painting and halloween-themed cocktails.
31 October, Rs1,000, Moksh, 6pm, Jhamsikhel
Kta Haru
Kta Haru will be joined by Nigam Acharya for a live performance this weekend. Go with friends and family.
30 October, 4pm, Tropical Rest and Camp, Swayambhu
Jazzmandu 2026
The 22nd edition of Jazzmandu has returned to Kathmandu with 11 musicians and bands, including artists from Nepal, Brazil, Switzerland, France, Australia, Singapore, and the US. See the schedule at nepalitimes.com
Until 4 November
Gone Elvis
An unforgettable evening of music by Gone Elvis, accompanied by good food and drinks awaits visitors at Hard Rock this weekend.
31 October, 6:30pm, Hard Rock Cafe, Darbar Marg
Nepal-Japan Festival
The 70th anniversary of Nepal-Japan relations will be marked with music by Vek, Kuma Sagar and Kwopa and other artists.
31 October, Rs1,000, 12pm, The Malla Hotel, Thamel