March Guide: 16 of the best events happening around Ireland this month
Your March guide is here! Foodie collaborations, sample sales, Paddy’s Day shenanigans and International Women’s Day celebrations are among the many great events happening this month. Here are the events to mark in your calendar for March.
Future Beauty Show
1-2 March, RDS Dublin, more info here
Step into the Future of Beauty and Health and transform the way you age both inside and out. This two-day event brings together the best doctors and thought leaders in medical aesthetics and longevity, so you can discover the latest treatments and science to help you with all manner of ageing concerns.
All Shucked Up
Until 2 March, Howth, more info here
A celebration of the best Howth has to offer, the Howth Guinness Oyster and Music Festival is a perfect blend of culinary indulgence, world-class music, and the warm community spirit that makes Howth so special. This vibrant event showcases the freshest local oysters, perfectly paired with the iconic taste of Guinness. It’s a feast for the senses, with live performances from talented musicians setting the stage for an unforgettable atmosphere.
Scéal Bakery x Bambino Pizza Party
2 March, Scéal Bakery, Greystones, more info here
Though the full menu is yet to be revealed, we’re pretty certain that the pizzas being slung by the folks from Bambino’s—made with Scéal dough—will be top tier. Expect massive slices, banging toppings, wines and ridiculously good tiramisu for dessert.
First Cut Youth Film Festival
3-8 March, Youghal, Cork, more info here
First Cut Youth Film Festival is an annual event based in Youghal, Cork dedicated to showcasing new films by young filmmakers. It presents films in all genres by individual filmmakers, schools and youth groups as well as offering workshops and talks by film industry professionals. The 2025 festival is First Cut’s sixteenth edition, and features an array of talks, screenings, workshops and more.
Wine Talk & Tasting Event
5 March, Daróg Wine Bar, Galway, more info here
Daróg’s next wine talk and tasting event in the Turas Fíona series takes place with Jacky Barthelmé from Domaine Albert Mann in France. This is a unique opportunity to explore the exceptional wines of Alsace, crafted with organic and biodynamic precision by one of the region’s most respected family-run estates. Join for an evening of great wines, engaging stories and a deeper look into the philosophy behind Domaine Albert Mann.
‘Cailleach’ exhibition
6-10 March, Vault Artist Studios, Belfast, more info here
A group exhibition from Zippy, Wee Nuls and Kerrie Hanna, ‘Cailleach’ gathers together an intriguing coven of women artists to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025. Reclaiming the ‘divine hag’, the exhibition celebrates the rebellious creativity of Irish femininity.
Drogheda Comedy Festival
7-9 March, Drogheda, more info here
Returning for a second year after its hugely successful inaugural event, Drogheda Comedy Festival 2025’s line-up includes Emma Doran, Jason Byrne, Kyla Cobbler, the Young Hots Guys trio, Vittorio Angelone, Kevin McGahern, Waterford Whispers News, Justine Stafford, and many, many more.
Ennis Book Club Festival
7-9 March, Ennis, more info here
Each year, readers both from Ireland and further afield come to Ennis to share the joy of reading. The festival’s audiences include avid readers, those who haven’t had the time to pick up a book in years, those with a keen interest in current affairs, and those who are simply looking to be inspired. This year’s line-up features workshops and talks, including Andrew O’Hagan in conversation with Wendy Erskine, and debut novelists Aimée Walsh, Patrick Holloway and Cathy Sweeney in conversation with Declan Hughes.
Doop by Lidl
7-9 March, Number 5 Andrew Street Hair Salon, Dublin, more info here
Lidl Ireland is hosting a pop up salon, DOOP by Lidl, where you’ll find their new range of luxury-inspired beauty and skincare products. For as little as a tenner you can enjoy a 45 minute scalp massage, natural beauty facial or flawless skin facial. Each treatment also includes a hand massage and body spritz to leave you looking and feeling a million dollars.
DEFRÉIN Shine Bright Workshop
7 & 13 March, DEFRÉIN Studio & FLUX Studios, more info here
Uncover your brilliance and celebrate your unique strengths in this inspiring two-hour workshop. Through guided reflection, and creativity, you’ll gain clarity on what inspires you and reconnect with your inner genius. You’ll leave with a beautiful, hand-crafted reminder to shine bright—even on your dimmest days.
The Sample Sale at Flux Studios
8 March, Flux Studios, Dublin, more info here
The Irish Design Shop’s annual sample and seconds sale returns, and this year it’s in collaboration with August Night, Jennifer Slattery Textiles, Ros Duke and TIDINGS. Kicking off at 12pm at FLUX Studios in The Liberties, there will be plenty of bargains to be had.
Chicago
11-15 March, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, more info here
“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery… all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts.” So begins the international multi-award-winning musical, Chicago. Starring Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and TV Star Janette Manrara (It Takes Two, Burn The Floor, Glee) as Roxie Hart, West End and TV stars Brenda Edwards (Loose Women, Chicago, The X Factor) as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton and Kevin Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) as Billy Flynn.
St Patrick’s Festival
15-17 March, Dublin, more info here
Of course, across the length and breadth of Ireland there will be many (many, many) parades and events celebrating Saint Paddy in all his glory, but the largest celebration of Irish culture and heritage in the world takes place over the weekend in the capital and its programme of events is always incredible. In addition to the parade and its many floats (is there a Mrs. Tayto?), there’ll also be a stacked music line-up to look forward to and plenty of art installations to pique your interest.
ARC Fashion Show 2025
27 March, RDS Dublin, more info here
A night of fun and fashion returning for a spectacular ten year anniversary event, the ARC Fashion Show will be a celebration of the very best of Irish fashion and design, with 26 renowned Irish fashion designers, seven milliners, and five accessories’ designers. Proudly supported by Davy, the show will be officially opened by best-selling author and breast cancer survivor Cathy Kelly. Founded in 1994, ARC Cancer Support Centres provide psychological, emotional, educational, and practical services to individuals and families affected by cancer.
Night Dances
27-29 March, Pavilion Theatre, Dublin, more info here
Night Dances is a bold series of four dance vignettes created by Emma Martin in collaboration with the performers and pounding music of Daniel Fox (Gilla Band). A ferociously exhilarating performance of pure dance and live music, eschewing hierarchies of style and form, it is an ode to the body and a visceral, sweaty love letter to dance in all its guises.
All That Fall by Samuel Beckett
29 March, Tullow Church, Foxrock, more info here
A special one-off performance of All That Fall will take place in the atmospheric surroundings of Tullow Church, where Beckett worshipped as a boy. The play, which has such a strong resonance of the surrounding area, was described by Beckett as consisting of ‘imprecations from the Brighton Road to Foxrock Station and back […] boyhood memories’, and is located in the village of Boghill, a fictionalised Foxrock, in which Tullow plays a crucial part.
