Gangtok all set to host Nepathya on Oct 31

ISABELLA GURUNG

GANGTOK,: With the aim of promoting the ‘concert economy and creative economy’, Positive Vibes Entertainment (PVE) Network, in collaboration with the State government, is set to organise ‘Nepathya Live in Sikkim – Let’s Get Loud: Celebrate Sikkim’ at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, on October 31.

“Chief Minister PS Golay’s vision is to promote the concert economy and creative economy in Sikkim. Nepathya is a world-renowned and hugely popular band. Bringing the Nepathya band to Sikkim will boost tourism in Sikkim. Having them perform in Sikkim is a great opportunity. Visitors also spend on accommodation, meals, transport, shopping and sightseeing, benefiting businesses across the local market,” expressed MLA and chief patron Sanjit Kharel at a press meet held at the Press Club of Sikkim on Wednesday.

The press meet was also attended by PVE Network founding director and event head Bikesh Kayastha, and regional representatives Nir Bahadur Chettri and Tshering Uden Bhutia.

“PVE Network’s ‘Let’s Get Loud Sikkim with Sajjan Raj Vaidya’, held in November 2025, attracted around 2,000 visitors from outside the State. The organisers tentatively estimate that spending by these travellers generated over Rs 3 crore in business for local markets,” said Kharel.

He highlighted the opportunities this could create for small vendors, tea stalls, neighbourhood shops, larger restaurants, hotels, homestays, taxi drivers and transport operators, alongside technicians and creative professionals.

According to current updates, tickets for the Nepathya concert have already been booked from across 15 states of India. The organisers are expecting a footfall of 8,000–9,000 visitors from outside the State.

With the vision of boosting Sikkim’s economy, the event will also inspire local youths interested in music and band performances. They will get to learn a lot, and we hope to see Sikkim’s young talent perform internationally in the future, said the chief patron.

The minimum ticket price for a Nepathya concert worldwide is usually Rs 3,000. However, out of love for Sikkim, tickets are available for Rs 1,000.

There are no separate ticket tiers. The seating arrangement for the VIP gallery might differ slightly due to protocol and security requirements, but ticket prices remain uniform for all.

“Ever since I took up this responsibility as chief patron, I have been receiving numerous calls, especially from Gen Z youth and college students. They are asking how to get tickets. We are working diligently to accommodate everyone. Looking at current booking trends, tickets are already booked across 15 States. Now we need to ensure tickets remain available for Sikkim residents too. We are currently working out distribution channels to make them accessible where needed. The ground capacity is around 25,000 at Paljor Stadium, so we must manage the seating carefully,” said the MLA.

“While accommodating everyone might be challenging, the State government is preparing and conducting recce exercises. We are assessing local hotel capacities and mapping available accommodations across Gangtok. This initiative will help us gauge Sikkim’s overall hosting capacity for major events in the future,” he added.

So far, around 4,200 tickets have been sold. About 90 per cent of these were purchased by people from outside Sikkim. Tickets for local residents will be made available in a few days.

He also noted that the wider Dashain–Tihar festive season gives people taking time away from work an opportunity to combine the concert with a visit to Sikkim alongside family and friends.

Kharel expressed the view that a successful event at Paljor Stadium could build confidence among organisers within Sikkim, across India and internationally to consider the State for future concerts and cultural events. PVE Network is leading the planning and execution, with the chief patron supporting coordination and stakeholder engagement.

EVENT DETAILS

Event: Nepathya Live in Sikkim – Let’s Get Loud: Celebrate Sikkim

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Venue: Paljor Stadium, Gangtok

Gates Open: 5:00 P.M.

Show Starts: 7:00 P.M.