What to do in London in March

Looking for the best things to do in London in March? This month bridges winter and spring, offering a mix of indoor experiences and the first signs of longer, lighter days.

With Mother’s Day taking place on March 15, 2026 in the UK, unlike the May date in the US, expats need to plan ahead. Stores will no longer stock cards later! And on the 29th, the clocks move forward, bringing longer evenings that make the city more accessible.

March is also the perfect time to explore before the Easter holiday rush. Enjoy a sweet afternoon tea, soak up the atmosphere of Irish pubs on St. Patrick’s Day, or relax at a candlelit concert at a historic venue.

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Things to do in London in March: Candlelight concerts

I have attended several of these concerts and highly recommend them for date nights, special occasions like birthdays or just a fun night out! You can read more about my first experience at the Tribute to Coldplay. I also attended the Taylor Swift tribute, the Hans Zimmer candlelight concert, Christmas movie soundtracks, and even EDM.

This month

• Tribute to the Beatles March 20
• The best of Bollywood and Tollywood March 20
• Classic sounds to stimulate little minds March 21
• Queen vs ABBA March 28
• Tribute to Taylor Swift on March 28

In progress

• The best of Bridgerton on strings until July 11
• Tribute to Queen & the Beatles March 26-July 23
• Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay from March 14 to May 23
• The best works of Hans Zimmer March 28-June 13
• April dates available

Seasonal activities

March in London always means an energy transition. St. Patrick’s Day festivities rejuvenate the city after the dark, short days of winter. There may be a mix of sunny and cold weather, as well as cloudy and rainy days. Before planning your outings in London, be sure to take a look at the forecast.

Coming to London

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, March 15
• Climb the O2 at sunset
• Photography and Video Show at the NEC Birmingham March 14-17
• Visit the new Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Covent Garden

• Orchids at Kew until March 8
• Edible Earth Museum, Somerset House, March 18-April 26
• British Pie Week March 2-8
• Searcy’s Bubbly Show March 6-7

Things to do in London in March: Theater

Iconic shows

• Six
• Avenue Q
• The devil wears Prada
• Stranger Things: The First Shadow
• Broken glass

• Paddington
• Hadestown
• Starlight Express
• In the woods

Afternoon Tea: Things to do in London in March

March is a great month for afternoon tea. And this month, there are some original ones to try.

One of the most colorful ones I’ve experienced is the Original Sweet Shop Afternoon Tea. The day I visited, the room was full of families and mothers with their children. So if you’re looking for a kid-friendly afternoon tea in London for Mother’s Day, try this one.

Things to do in London in March: exhibitions and shows

mucosa museum

Here you can see original works by the greatest icons of modern and contemporary art. The Moco Museum includes: Banksy, Basquiat, Kusama, Kaws, Hirst, digital art and much more.

THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII

This immersive activity takes you through legendary sites like the Villa of the Mysteries, recreated as it was before the eruption. You’ll experience a gladiatorial battle at the Colosseum in an up-close, in-person VR show. Buy tickets here.

without frame

Discover 42 masterpieces and 29 world-renowned artists in four spectacular galleries at Frameless London.

For similar activities, don’t miss this article on Immersive experiences in London.

St. Patrick’s Day Ads

In March, many London pubs will be busy on St. Patrick’s Day, whether or not they are Irish-themed or Irish-owned.

Below is a list of pubs in London that we think would have atmosphere for this holiday. You’ll probably want to reserve a table in advance so you’re not disappointed. And don’t forget that Mr. Sunny recommends a new pub every week in our Sunny News email!

London pubs of the month of March

• Waxy O’Connors
• Waxy’s little sister
• The doorman
• O’Neill’s
• Devonshire

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