Words
शब्दSpoken word, poetry and Maithili storytelling — from open-mic first-timers to Poet Idol finalists.
Kathmandu open-mic series · since 2025
KARWAAN
कारवाँ EST. KTM
The Journey of words, Music & Laughter.
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Edition 6 — City Scape Legacy
Saturday, 20 June 2026 · Asar 6, 2083 BS · Free entry
What gathers the caravan
One stage, three voices
Karwaan is an open mic in the truest sense — anyone can take the stage, and every night braids together three kinds of courage.
Music
संगीतSingers, flautists and composers. Voice of Nepal alumni and viral duets have all shared the stage.
Laughter
हाँसोStand-up sets and humorous verse that keep the room warm between the quiet, weighty moments.
From chiya guff to Karwaan
A caravan that started over chai
Karwaan grew out of chiya guff — the long, looping chai conversations between friends. The word means कारवाँ: a caravan, a journey travelled together. In under eighteen months it became a six-edition series with real sponsors, charity nights and full rooms.
No gatekeeping, mostly free entry, and a standing invitation: bring a poem, a song or a joke, and join the journey.
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The route so far
Recent editions
№ 06 Upcoming
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Edition 6
The Journey of Music, Poetry and Laughter
City Scape Legacy, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
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№ 05
Saturday, 6 December 2025
Edition 5
Marsi Thakali Kitchen & Bar, Jhamsikhel, Kathmandu
Featuring Saksham Pokhrel, Sumit Mallik, Kritika Koirala (Kikka Kriti), Pranju Niraula
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№ 04
Saturday, 19 July 2025
Edition 4
Because the mic still has stories to tell
Marsi Thakali Kitchen & Bar, Jhamsikhel, Kathmandu
Featuring Jitesh Singh, Priyanka
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The mic still has stories to tell
Bring a poem, a song,
or a reason to laugh.
Performing or just watching, you’re welcome. DM us on Instagram or call to claim your spot — it’s always free.