The city calendar is filled with festivals that draw both locals and international visitors.
* **Pokhara Street Festival:** Held annually over the Gregorian New Year, Lakeside is closed to vehicles and transformed into a massive street carnival with food, music, and cultural performances. * **Phewa New Year Festival:** Celebrated during the Nepali New Year (Baisakh, usually in April), featuring cultural parades and food stalls. * **Religious Festivals:** Major celebrations include Dashain, Tihar, Buddha Jayanti, and Losar (Tibetan New Year). * **Annapurna 100:** A renowned international ultra-trail marathon that starts and finishes in the Pokhara region.