Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory

What an incredible wrap-up to Michel Runtz's inspiring two-week residency at KJC!

Huge congratulations to all the student performers who took the stage on piano, flute, guitar, and bass—watching your growth over the last two weeks culminate in last weekend's performance at Alliance Française was an absolute joy.

This evening wouldn't have been possible without the vision and support of our partners. A special thank you to the Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal and Alliance Française de Katmandou for continually championing music education and cultural exchange.

Thank you to everyone who came out to share this evening with us!

Bridging continents through contemporary sound.

We are honored to host renowned Swiss pianist and composer Michel Runtz for an intensive two-week residency here at the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory. As the founder of the Fribourg International Piano Competition, Michel brings a wealth of European contemporary expertise to our students.

Join us this Saturday for "A Contemporary Showcase," a premiere performance featuring KJC students bringing Michel’s original compositions to life after a deep dive into his musical world.

Experience the culmination of this unique artistic exchange - an evening of transparency, simplicity, and modern storytelling.

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Alliance Française de Katmandou
Entrance: FREE

Supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal and Alliance Française de Katmandou.

We’re Hiring!

Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (KJC) is looking for a Front Desk & Administrative Assistant.

If you have strong communication skills, good organizational abilities, and experience in administrative or front desk roles, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Location: Chabahil Branch
📩 Send your CV to: [email protected]

Join our team and be part of a vibrant music community! 🎶

Here’s a look back at some moments from the KJC’s International Jazz Day Celebration 2026.

A day filled with music, movement, collaboration, and shared moments across different spaces and performances.

Join us for an evening where music and storytelling come together to center women’s voices in Nepal’s changing musical landscape.

Presented by the Transition Pathways Towards Gender Inclusion research project and KJC, this concert brings powerful performances alongside lived narratives, creating space for reflection, dialogue, and connection.

Through song and story, the event explores women’s histories, struggles, and creative agency, while sharing insights from ongoing research on gender inclusion in music.

Come experience how art and research meet to challenge, question, and re-imagine the musical spaces we inhabit.

Featuring:
Synd'd
Pushpa and Sero Duo
Ujjwala, Sarada and Shanti
Storytelling by Danielle

Moksh, Jhamsikhel
7PM onwards
13 May 2026, Wednesday

One complimentary non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided.