With spring fast approaching and the days getting longer, Edinburgh offers an endless range of shows and activities – whether you’d like to venture outdoors or enjoy some good indoor entertainment – it is still Scotland, after all - our tram stops are within walking distance of plenty to do in March.
Our Princes Street tram stop is just between West and East Princes Street Gardens, while St Andrew Square and Picardy Place are near Calton Hill, St James Quarter, and Edinburgh Playhouse. If you want to purchase your tram tickets, you can do so in advance and save money by visiting our official ticketing website here.
Check out our list of recommendations for March below.
The nearest tram stop is Picardy Place, just at the top of Leith Walk. For a full list of shows at this venue, please click here.
Voulez Vous – The Music of ABBA
Sat 8 Mar
Put on your best vintage clothes as Edinburgh Playhouse celebrates 50 years of ABBA with an electrifying production, promising a memorable night for audiences of all ages. The band’s chart-topping classics will be played by incredible musicians who have performed these songs for over two decades.
Mon 10 Mar
Puccini’s La Bohème is a timeless piece of opera. It tells the tragically romantic tale of Mimi, who falls head over heels for the young poet Rodolfo.
Tue 11 Mar
This award-winning opera comes back to Scotland’s capital in a new production featuring spectacular sets and costumes. One of the most popular operas ever written, Madama Butterfly tells the story of a young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant.
Wed 12 Mar – Fri 14 Mar
Star of shows such as ‘Taskmaster’, ‘The Inbetweeners’, ‘The Cleaner’, ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’, ‘Man Down’, and ‘Cuckoo’ – don’t miss one of the, “kingpins of British comedy” (Evening Standard), as he embarks on his biggest-ever live tour.
Nikita Kuzmin – Midnight Dancer
Wed 26 Mar
Nikita Kuzmin is a six-time Italian Champion in Latin and Ballroom dance and choreographer. A rising star of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and ‘Celebrity Big Brother’, he’s bringing his brand-new show, Midnight Dancer to the stage on his first ever solo UK and Ireland Tour.
Dr Rangan Chatterjee: The Thrive Tour
Sat 29 Mar
Dr Rangan hosts Europe’s biggest health podcast ‘Feel Better, Live More’ and is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse for an evening of powerful storytelling and inspirational stories, which will transform the way you feel about your own life. Be the architect of your health and happiness!
This incredible shopping complex can be accessed from either St Andrew Square or Picardy Place tram stops.
Fri 28 Mar – Sun 30 Mar
Edinburgh Style returns to St James Quarter this month - bigger, bolder, and more stylish than ever before. This year, the show will bring exciting new partners, including Pat McGrath Labs and W Edinburgh. Guests can expect unmissable masterclasses, expert speakers, fashion shows and live entertainment!
The closest tram stop to Usher Hall is West End.
See all shows at Usher Hall here.
Wed 5 Mar
Following the ‘Refuelled! Tour' in 2023, Mike + The Mechanics return for the ‘Looking Back – Living The Years 2025 Tour’. Playing throughout the UK, this tour will see them perform hits such as ‘Over My Shoulder’. ‘The Living Years’ and ‘All I Need Is A Miracle’.
The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK
Tue 11 Mar
Three of the UK’s most respected journalists - Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall - will offer audiences an opportunity to listen to their opinions on the biggest stories in news and current affairs.
Tue 18 Mar
The Darkness are an English hard rock band formed in Lowestoft in 2000. Their lead single ‘The Longest Kiss’, from the new album ‘Dreams on Toast’ is the highlight of their tour and is a love letter to ‘70s pop-rock a la Queen, Electric Light Orchestra, and Wings.
Murrayfield is one of our most popular tram stops, as it is just right beside the stadium. On event days, we have special arrangements in place to keep the crowds moving, which you can read more about here.
Sat 8 Mar – kick-off 16:45
The Scots facing the Welsh will be the last fixture of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship hosted at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Will Scotland win the Doddie Weir Cup?
Sat 22 Mar – kick-off 16:45
Elevate your Women’s Six Nations match-day experience as you watch the Scotland team take on Wales. This game will take place at the Hive Stadium, next to Scottish Gas Murrayfield.
