Nepal Art & Culture Festival 2025

Nepal Art & Culture Festival 2025

This September, immerse yourself in the vibrant heritage, traditions, and artistry of Nepal at the Nepal Art & Culture Festival 2025, a month-long celebration of history, culture, food, music, and crafts across the Kathmandu Valley. The festival brings together heritage walks, cultural performances, traditional feasts, artisan fairs, and exhibitions that showcase the soul of Nepal.

Festival Highlights

5th September (20th Bhadra) – Opening Ceremony

• 11:00 AM: Grand inauguration by the Rt. Hon. President of Nepal
• 4:00 PM: Guest gathering for the Heritage Walk
• 5:00 PM: Nepal Army cultural show
• 6:30 PM: Traditional Newa Bhway feast

6th September (21st Bhadra)

• Special celebration of Indra Jatra with reserved seating for VIP guests

7th September (22nd Bhadra) – Bhaktapur Heritage & Cultural Walk

• 2:00–6:30 PM: Guided cultural walk from Chyamsing Gate to Jenla Pukhu
• Live cultural and musical performances
• Traditional food stalls & lifestyle showcases
• Dance and musical acts celebrating Bhaktapur’s heritage

8th–10th September (23rd–25th Bhadra) – Made in Kathmandu Fair

• Exhibition of handmade products (Ek Warda Ek Namuna)
• Live product-making demonstrations
• Indra Jatra Photo Exhibition by National Forum of Photojournalists
• Traditional Newa food fair

13th September (28th Bhadra) – Hadigaun Heritage Walk

• Curated walk led by heritage expert Mr. Anil Chitrakar
• Traditional food festival and community celebrations

18th–20th September (2nd–4th Ashwin) – Kritipur Mahotsav

• Cultural walks, heritage storytelling, art showcases
• Authentic local feasts

23rd–27th September (7th–11th Ashwin) – Lalitpur Mahotsav

• Inauguration by LMC Ward No. 16 (23rd Sept)
• Cultural programs with music, orchestra, dance, and traditional exhibitions
• Night markets & live handicraft demonstrations
• Bhajans, Deepawali rituals, and local wine-tasting events
• Performances including Ga: Pyakhan (Astramatrika Dance), Lakhe Dance, and Kartik Naach
• Exhibitions on Bouddha Art, Paubha painting, woodcarving, and sweets making
• Kumari Darshan & photo exhibition

27th September (11th Ashwin) – World Tourism Day

• 8:00 AM at Bhaktapur Durbar Square
• Free entry and gift hampers for early arrivals
• Live cultural programs celebrating Bhaktapur’s music, dance & heritage