Nepal Pride Festival 2026 — Kathmandu

Nepal Pride Festival is the annual LGBTQ+ pride parade and cultural festival held in Kathmandu, organised by the Blue Diamond Society. Nepal's Pride march passes through central Kathmandu and is one of South Asia's most significant LGBTQ+ public events — made distinctive by the participation of Metis, Nepal's traditional third-gender community, whose presence connects the event to centuries of indigenous gender diversity rather than imported Western Pride formats. The 2026 edition continues the tradition established since the mid-2000s, following Nepal's landmark legal journey: the 2007 decriminalisation ruling, the 2015 constitutional third-gender protections, and the 2023 Supreme Court marriage equality directive. Attendance has grown steadily as Nepal's legal progress has attracted international attention. Side events include community forums, cultural performances, and documentary screenings at venues across Thamel. The Blue Diamond Society's healthcare stalls operate alongside the parade route. August timing means the monsoon may bring rain — carry an umbrella and embrace the spirit.