What’s On In Edinburgh – March 2019

Happy March! It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into the third month of the year but we’re so excited for everything to come – especially spring! We’ve already seen the snowdrops and crocuses starting to come up in Edinburgh – a happy reminder that longer, warmer days are on the way. However, should those wintery days still make the occasional visit this March, take a look at our 6 Warm Places for Cold Days blog post, with some great ideas on where to go to keep warm.

March is the month of Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating all of the inspiring women in our lives. There are plenty of women-centered events happening in Edinburgh this month, from storytelling to tribute concerts. For expectant mothers, the Bonnie Bairn Fair is taking place on the 10th, to help support you through the different stages of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Of course, March also brings with it St Patrick’s Day and there are plenty of fun activities to help you celebrate. Edinburgh’s Festival of Ireland will be taking place from the 15th – 23rd as well as other storytelling and musical events, comedy nights and more.

For those who are fond of knitting, the Edinburgh Yarn Festival will bring together vendors, crafters and friends for a weekend of yarn inspired activities from the 21st – 23rd. The BP Portrait Award exhibition finishes on the 10th in the Portrait Gallery, so it’s your last chance to catch this captivating showcase – and it’s well worth the visit.

Continue reading to find out what’s on in Edinburgh – March.

 

Culture & Arts

What?	When?	Where?
Storytelling True Facts: Iconic Women	5th March	Scottish Storytelling Centre
International Women’s Day Annual Lectures	8th March	University of Edinburgh
BP Portrait Award	Until 10th March	Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Edinburgh’s Festival of Ireland	15 – 23rd March	Various Locations
Café Ceilidh: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day	19th March	Scottish Storytelling Centre
Storyworlds: Paper Sculptures by Edinburgh Young Artists	10 Nov – 12 May	The Writers’ Museum
Andy Warhol and Eduardo Paolozzi – I want to be a machine	17 Nov – 2 June	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Two)

Music, Theatre & Comedy

What?	When?	Where?
Collabro	1st March	The Queen’s Hall
Russian State Ballet of Siberia Presents: Giselle	7th March	Edinburgh Playhouse
Russian State Ballet of Siberia Presents: Swan Lake	8-9th March	Edinburgh Playhouse
Royal Scottish National Orchestra at the Movies – The Music of Harry Potter	15th March	Usher Hall
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat	19-23rd March	Edinburgh Playhouse
Respect – The Aretha Franklin Songbook	24th March	Edinburgh Playhouse

Workshops, Sport & Special Events

What?	When?	Where?
Edinburgh Wedding Fair	2 – 3rd March	Edinburgh Corn Exchange
Meadows Marathon	3rd March	The Meadows
Six Nations Rugby – Scotland vs Wales	9th March	BT Murrayfield
Bonnie Bairn Fair	10th March	Edinburgh Corn Exchange
Scottish Snowdrop Festival	Until 11th March	Royal Botanic Gardens
Edinburgh Yarn Festival	21 – 23rd March	Edinburgh Corn Exchange

There’s no shortage of things to do this month!

 

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