Nepal to Host First-Ever ‘Nepal Art and Culture Festival 2025’

Kathmandu: The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Nepal Art Council, in collaboration with all four metropolitan cities of the Kathmandu Valley, are set to organize the first-ever Nepal Art and Culture Festival 2025. The festival will take place across Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, and Kirtipur from September 5 to 27, coinciding with the Indrajatra celebrations.

Announcing the event at a press conference on Sunday, Nepal Art Council Chairman Sagar Shamsher Rana said the festival aims to establish itself at the international level, given the global significance of cultural festivals. He added that the initiative is expected to attract both domestic and foreign visitors.

Highlighting the broader vision, NTB Chief Executive Officer Deepak Raj Joshi noted that while Nepal is widely recognized as an adventure tourism hub, this festival seeks to showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage. “We should promote the splendor of our heritage to the world while preserving our unique culture. Such a festival will not only increase tourist arrivals but also contribute to Nepal’s economy,” he said.

Festival Organizing Committee Chief and Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) President, Binayak Shah, emphasized that Nepal offers a “lifetime experience” for travelers. He expressed confidence that the festival, which links culture and tourism, would boost experiential tourism.

According to Program Coordinator Ayusha Shrestha, more than 40 events have been planned for the three-week festival, featuring cultural exhibitions, traditional music and dance, food fairs, art showcases, and skill demonstrations. The event, themed “Celebration of Nepal’s Eternal Art, Culture, Food and Heritage,” will engage local communities, cultural organizations, and tourism stakeholders from all four cities of the Valley.

Organizers said preparations are in their final stage, and the festival is expected to transform Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur, and Kirtipur into vibrant hubs of art, culture, and celebration.