Bikers Jatra 2026: Kathmandu's Riding Community Gears Up for a Certified Good Time

Nepal’s motorcycle culture is set to take center stage this weekend as Bikers Jatra, the annual celebration merging two-wheel passion with live music, rolls into Godavari Village Resort on Saturday, April 18. The event promises a diverse lineup of performers, a festive market atmosphere, and an outdoor setting that has become synonymous with Kathmandu’s growing moto-culture scene.

Event Details

Date: Monday, 18th April (Saturday)
Venue: Godavari Village Resort
Gates Open: 8 AM
Tickets: Available via Khalti by IME

The Lineup

This year’s event features a broad cross-section of Nepal’s contemporary music scene, signaling an effort to draw audiences well beyond the biking community.

Rockheads, one of the headlining acts, are expected to anchor the live music program. The band has built a loyal following through their energetic stage presence and have become a reliable fixture at large-scale outdoor events in the Valley.

Achal & Amicus, a multi-member outfit known for their genre-blending sound, are also prominently featured. Their inclusion suggests the event’s organizers are leaning into a younger, musically eclectic demographic.

DJ Yonjan rounds out the electronic end of the bill, offering a counterpoint to the live band performances and likely taking the stage during transitional or closing sets. His presence points to the event’s ambition to run as a full-day music festival rather than a single-genre showcase.

Vyoma, another emerging act on the lineup, adds further variety to what is shaping up to be a multi-genre program covering rock, pop, and electronic performance. To be hosted by Raymon Das Shrestha and Bipashna Tamang, the event is sure to pack a punch.

Beyond The Stage

Bikers Jatra has consistently marketed itself as more than a concert. This year’s event promises stalls, camping, games, and drinks alongside the musical program, a format that positions it closer to a lifestyle festival than a traditional ticketed show.

The Buzz Take

Events like Bikers Jatra occupy an interesting space in Nepal’s live entertainment landscape. They are not purely music festivals, nor are they traditional automotive shows. Instead, they function as cultural gatherings that use motorcycles as a shared identity marker, a gathering point for a community that has grown considerably in Kathmandu over the past decade alongside the expansion of Nepal’s road network and the rise of adventure touring culture.