Rodin Shrestha Looking for events in Kathmandu this weekend? Kathmandu is never quiet. On any given weekend there’s a live gig in Thamel, a comedy night in Jhamsikhel, a food festival in Patan, a DJ set on a rooftop in Lazimpat, and a workshop you’d have loved to join. The problem? You usually hear about it the day after, from someone’s Instagram story.
Right now there’s no single, dedicated place where people can see all the events in Kathmandu happening around them. Information is scattered across social media posts, Facebook pages, WhatsApp groups and posters taped to walls. Squaddle was built to fix that.
What Is Squaddle? The Events App Built for Kathmandu
Squaddle is a web and mobile events app that shows you events happening near you, lets you buy tickets in a few taps, connects you with the people going to the same event, and rewards you for showing up. It’s currently focused on Kathmandu, bringing the city’s entire event scene, from concerts and comedy shows to food festivals and nightlife, into one place.
It serves two groups:
- Attendees who want to find things to do in Kathmandu and go with friends.
- Organizers and venues who want to sell event tickets, fill their events and manage them without the usual chaos.
How to Find Events in Kathmandu With Squaddle
Getting started: browse as a guest
When you open Squaddle, you’re taken to the login page. Don’t want to sign up yet? You can browse as a guest and explore everything that’s going on in the city. When you find an event you want to attend, you’ll just need to log in to buy your ticket.
Discover events near you
The Discover page is the heart of the app. It shows events happening around you, with highlighted events featured at the top so the biggest happenings in Kathmandu are hard to miss. You can filter by:
- Genre: music, comedy, food, art or nightlife
- Distance: something just around the corner in Thamel, or worth the trip across town to Patan
Tap any of the events in Kathmandu listed there to see the details, including how many tickets are still available, so you know whether to grab yours now or if you have time to convince your friends. You can also check out the venue itself: where it is, what’s on its menu, and what rewards it offers.
Buy event tickets online in a few taps
When you’re ready, hit Going, pay, and you’re in. No queues at the door, no DMs asking the organizer if tickets are still left.
Join the event group chat before you go
This is where Squaddle becomes more than a ticketing app for events in Kathmandu. After you buy a ticket, you can join the event’s group chat, a space for everyone going to the same event.
Chat with other attendees, check out their profiles, and see what other events they’re heading to. You can @mention people in the chat, making it easy to plan meetups, share rides, or simply find people with the same taste as you. Going alone stops being awkward when you already know who else will be there.
Check in with your QR code ticket
Every ticket comes with a unique QR code. At the door, show it to the organizer’s staff, they scan it, and you’re checked in. No paper tickets, no screenshots of payment receipts, no confusion.
Earn points and redeem rewards at venues
Every time you check in at an event, you earn points. And those points actually mean something: you can redeem them at the venue for items from its menu, like a bottle of water, a snack or food.
The Rewards section keeps track of everything: your total points, the badges you’ve earned, your redemption history, and any pending redemptions.
Climb the leaderboard
Squaddle also has a leaderboard for both users and venues. Rankings are based on attendance, ratings and recency, so the people who really show up for Kathmandu’s scene get recognized, and so do the venues that keep bringing people back.
Manage your profile and notifications
In the Profile section you can update your name and profile picture and manage your notification settings, so you hear about the events you care about and nothing more.
For Event Organizers in Kathmandu: Sell Tickets and Run Events in One Place
Organizers get a dedicated web application built to take the hassle out of hosting events in Kathmandu, from listing to ticketing to payouts.
Create venues and events
Start by creating a venue by choosing its location on the map. Inside a venue, you can create events: pick the venue, set the start and end dates, set your ticket pricing (for Nepal, for Japan, or through Stripe for international payments), and define the ticket capacity so you never oversell.
Offer rewards to attract attendees
Organizers can add offers to their events, like bonus points for attendees who join. It’s a simple way to give people an extra reason to choose your event over everything else happening that weekend.
Design event posters with AI
No designer? No problem. Squaddle lets organizers create event posters right from the website with the help of AI, so every event can look professional without extra tools or cost.
Build your team and scan tickets at the door
Admins can invite staff and other organizers to help run things. On event day, staff can scan attendees’ QR codes at the entrance to check them in quickly and accurately.
Track earnings and withdraw to your bank
The dashboard shows admins their earnings from each event and each venue, giving a clear view of what’s working. When it’s time to get paid, they can request a withdrawal, and the balance is transferred straight to their bank account.
Why Squaddle Matters for Kathmandu’s Event Scene
For attendees, Squaddle turns “I didn’t know that was happening” into “I’ll see you there.” It makes discovering events in Kathmandu easy, makes going alone less intimidating, and rewards people for being part of the city’s social life.
For organizers and venues, it replaces scattered promotion, manual ticketing and messy check-ins with one platform that handles discovery, sales, entry, rewards and payouts.
FAQs About Events in Kathmandu and Squaddle
Where can I find events in Kathmandu this weekend?
Open the Discover page on Squaddle. It lists events happening near you, with the biggest ones highlighted at the top, and lets you filter by genre and distance.
Can I buy event tickets online in Nepal with Squaddle?
Yes. Tap Going on any event, pay, and you’ll get a ticket with a unique QR code that staff scan at the entrance.
Do I need an account to use Squaddle?
No. You can browse events as a guest. You only need to log in when you want to buy a ticket.
How do Squaddle rewards work?
You earn points every time you check in at an event, and you can redeem them at the venue for items from its menu, like drinks, snacks or food.
How can organizers list an event on Squaddle?
Organizers use the Squaddle web app to create a venue, add events with dates, ticket prices and capacity, design posters with AI, and track earnings.
Find Your Next Event in Kathmandu
Kathmandu has always had a vibrant scene. Squaddle just makes sure you never miss the best events in Kathmandu again. Join Squaddle, find your next event, and bring your squad.
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