The arrival of March brings the start of new beginnings, longer days, more sunlight and the official start to spring - in case it wasn't obvious, we are thrilled!
If that isn’t enough cause for celebration, there’s plenty of activities, events, and shows happening this month to get you out the house and exploring the city.
Take a read of some of our highlights of things to do in Edinburgh across March. Remember to buy your tickets in advance (and save!) on the Edinburgh Ticket website, and glide to events with Edinburgh Trams.
Eat your way through the city
Eat Out Edinburgh returns for 2026, with over 50 restaurants getting involved this year – their biggest festival yet! From staple Edinburgh eateries to new restaurants in the city participating for the first year, you can explore new cuisines and find new favourite foodie spots. There’s no shortage of venues partaking and deals on offer, so make the most of the capital’s vibrant culinary scene and get eating!
Eat Out Edinburgh – Various Locations – 1-31 March
Closest tram stop: Various
Style it out at St James Quarter
Edinburgh STYLE returns to St James Quarter bringing together fashion, beauty, and culture for five days at the end of March. Expect runway shows, trend-led talks, live music, in-store experiences, refreshments, and giveaways. For lovers of all things fashion and beauty, this is one to not be missed!
Edinburgh Style – St James Quarter – 25-29 March
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
Kick off with rugby highlights
The Guinness Men’s Six Nations continue as Scotland take on France at Murrayfield Stadium for their penultimate game in this year’s championship. At present – the end of the third round – France and Scotland are currently at the top of the rankings, so this match will have you on the edge of your seat in anticipation to find out who will lift the Auld Alliance Trophy!
Guinness Men’s Six Nations, Scotland v France – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium – 7 March
Looking for a rugby fix but didn’t get tickets for the Six Nations? Edinburgh Rugby are taking on the Irish Ulster’s this month. Hoping for some luck on Friday 13th, we’ll be cheering on Edinburgh as they battle it out in the game that was postponed due to bad weather last year.
Edinburgh Rugby v Ulster – Hive Stadium – 13 March
Closest tram stop: Murrayfield Stadium
Usher Hall
From an indie rock band and an electronic music duo, to an ocean in concert narrated by Sir David Attenborough (yes, really!), Usher Hall has a mixture of events for you to enjoy this month.
The Vaccines – Usher Hall – 4 March
David Attenborough’s Ocean in Concert – Usher Hall – 12 March
Basement Jaxx – Usher Hall – 30 March
Closest tram stop: West End
Edinburgh Playhouse
There’s something for all the family at the Edinburgh Playhouse in March. Whether you’re looking for a family day out with West End mega-hit Matilda The Musical, or taking the wee ones to Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show, they've got plenty on this month to keep the family busy. Alternatively, if you’re searching for a more mature night out full of laughter and madness, Dara O'Briain takes his sold-out show ‘Re:Creation’ to Edinburgh for one night only.
Matilda The Musical – Edinburgh Playhouse – 4-22 March
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show – Edinburgh Playhouse – 24-25 March
Dara O Briain Re:Creation – Edinburgh Playhouse – 28 March
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
Festival Theatre
Theatre lovers have no shortage of shows to fill their boots with across March. Whether you’re looking for a thrilling detective story, an award-winning CBBC TV series brought to life on stage (pitched as ‘the ultimate first concert for kids!), the return of a comedy legend in her first live show in over a decade, or a brand-new adaptation of an Agatha Christie classic, Festival Theatre is here to keep you entertained this month.
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts – Festival Theatre – 3-7 March
Horrible Histories: The Concert – Festival Theatre – 13-15 March
The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins – Festival Theatre – 22 March
Death on the Nile – Festival Theatre – 24-28 March
Closest tram stop: St Andrew Square
Whatever you are doing this month in Edinburgh, glide across the city with Edinburgh Trams and don’t forget to Tap On and Tap Off, or pre-purchase your tickets in advance at Edinburgh Ticket.
