Things to Do in March in Edmonton
Can you believe it's already March? You've only got a few short weeks to make the most of winter before welcoming spring with open arms! We've rounded up a few must-dos to experience before the season melts away.
Food and Drink Festivals
Edmonton Craft Beer Festival
Edmonton Craft Beer Festival is the City of Champions’ premier beer, spirit and food festival. With 500+ beers from 100+ breweries and so many innovative destinations within the festival, your biggest challenge will be deciding where to start. In addition to the craft beers at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, you’ll be able to eat delicious local food and enjoy good music the whole weekend.
March 7-8, 2025
Downtown Dining Week
Eat your way through the best restaurants in downtown Edmonton! Keep those cravings local and indulge at your favourite downtown restaurant during Downtown Dining Week! Tempt your taste buds with some amazing grub and an array of multi-course menus available from some of Edmonton's best eateries. This celebration of Edmonton’s diverse culinary scene gives diners an opportunity to enjoy special fixed-price menus from participating restaurants.
March 12-23, 2025
Edmonton Cocktail Week
Edmonton Cocktail Week is back and better than ever! Following a phenomenal debut last year, this year’s celebration is set to raise the bar with an even more exciting lineup. Explore unique events and enjoy offerings from 25+ local businesses as Edmonton’s cocktail and culinary culture takes center stage. Don’t miss the thrilling city-wide bartender competition, where the best in the business will vie to craft Edmonton’s 2025 Signature Cocktail. It’s the ultimate celebration of creativity, community, and mixology.March 17-23, 2025
Alberta Spirits & Cocktail Festival
Get ready for Alberta’s largest cocktail party, featuring specialty beverages and cocktails, local beer, great eats, live music and so much more! At Alberta Spirits & Cocktail Festival, you will meet some of Alberta’s top master distillers and local celebrities, rock out to live musical performances by Edmonton’s rising stars and stay for the late-night concert parties featuring Punch Drunk Cabaret and the multi CMAB award-winning band, The Prairie States!
March 21-22, 2025
Celebrate International Women's Day
Cheer on Women Athletes
Edmonton has an big presence in women's sports! Get swept up in the wave of fandom that's rising for women's sports by cheering on star players from the bleachers at one of our college team matches, such as the University of Alberta's Pandas, the MacEwan University Griffins, or the NAIT Ooks!
Support Women Entrepreneurs
Many incredible restaurants, shops, and services of Edmonton make the community a more vibrant scene - thanks to local women! If you haven't yet, check out these fantastic local businesses:
Experiences:
- Body Smoking Spa - traditional Sudanese skincare spa experience
- Get Cooking - cooking classes and workshop
- Mojo Jojo Pickles - pickling classes
- Motives Dance & Fitness - drop-in dance and fitness classes
- Prairie Gardens - family farm experiences
Retailers:
- Mother Earth Essentials - natural body and beauty products
- Okakie - handmade, boutique clothing
- Poppy Barley - retailer for shoes
- Pura Botanicals - natural skincare and beauty products
- So Pretty Cara Cotter - Fine jewelry shop
Food & Drink:
- Gourmai Dumplings - hand-crafted dumplings
- Hansen Distillery - spirits and liquors
- Jacek Chocolate - chocolates, candy, and bonbons
- Kind Ice Cream - ice cream shop
- Old Red Barn - farm-to-plate dinners'
- Tiramisu Bistro - bistro, bakery, and market
- Yelo'd Ice Cream & Bake Shoppe - Filipino soft-serve ice cream and treats
SkirtsAfire Festival
For 13 years, the SkirtsAfire Festival has empowered artists and audiences with multidisciplinary performances, activations and exhibits. In conjunction with International Women’s Day, SkirtsAfire runs from March 6 to March 16 at the Westbury Theatre, the Walterdale Theatre, and many other venues in the heart of Old Strathcona. Come and experience amazing live performances: theatre, dance, cabaret, music, comedy, visual art, and spoken word are all on the menu!
March 6-16, 2025
High Tea at the AGA
Celebrate the incredible women in your life with an afternoon of style and sophistication! Head downtown for High Tea at the Art Gallery of Alberta, where you’ll enjoy a beautifully presented spread of treats and hot drinks in great company. After indulging in high-tea delights, join a special panel discussion, "Festival City and the Women Who Make It Happen", featuring local women leaders who bring Edmonton’s most iconic festivals to life.
March 8, 2025
Women & Wealth Gala
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, the Women & Wealth Gala aims to empower, inspire and support women across Canada who are, or are on their way to becoming, confident and passionate leaders of our businesses, governments, and communities. Join for their 10th anniversary to from some amazing guest speakers talk about their journey to success, and enjoy a tasty three-course meal.
March 7-8, 2025
International Women's Day at Fort Edmonton Park
Join Fort Edmonton Park for a day of connection, learning, and cultural exploration as they celebrate International Women’s Day. miyomahcihowak iskwēwak ōki ([They] Women are in good health) offers an immersive experience where storytelling, creativity, and reflection come together to honor the strength and well-being of women. Explore the Indigenous Peoples Experience and engage with meaningful workshops that are designed to foster a deeper connection to Indigenous culture.
March 8-9, 2025
Get Lost in a Story
A Musical at the Citadel Theater
In an enchanted forest, mischievous fairies and four lovers collide amidst mistaken identities and tangled romances. A Midsummer Night's Dream: The 70's Musical will transport you into the colorful 1970s world of soul music and rock ballads, blending Shakespeare with the era’s magic of love, freedom, and self-expression. With a soundtrack of iconic '70s music, this vibrant adaptation explores love and transformation in a time of exploration and groovy vibes.
February 22 - March 23, 2025
TINA –The Tina Turner Musical
Broadway Across Canada presents Tina: The Tina Turner Musical at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium! An uplifting comeback story like no other, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
March 11-16, 2025
CONNECTIONS is a thought-provoking collection of artworks and scientific images at the Royal Alberta Museum that portrays aspects of neuroscience, brain diseases and mental health disorders, and their intersections with art and life. Discover the beautiful linkages that exist among our brain cells and immerse yourself in the inspiring and healing power of art and our connection to humanity.
November 21, 2024 – June 22, 2025
Explore Edmonton's River Valley
Commonwealth Walkway
Explore the Commonwealth Walkway with the help of an interactive app and discover the history of Edmonton's river valley! Using the downloadable app, visitors can explore the river valley while reading and listening to dozens of stories in five main categories (Indigenous, History, Family, River & Winter). From the Funicular to the Groat Bridge, the Walkway includes paths to the Indigenous Art Park, John Walter Museum and Alberta Legislature.
Throw on a warm pair of boots, pick up a hot drink and embrace the last of winter before the snow all melts away! Discover some of the greatest parts of Edmonton on foot with our top winter trails that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the season and our stunning city.
Music Artists in Edmonton This Month
Rogers Place Concerts
Big headliners are in Edmonton this month at Rogers Place Arena and you don't want to miss them!
- Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats - March 11, 2025
- Jelly Roll - March 13 & 14, 2025
- Heart - March 21, 2025
- Kane Brown - March 30, 2025
Local Venues
There are several music venues in Edmonton so be sure to check their websites to see what else is on! Keep your dance moves sharp for these amazing shows:
- Matroda - March 1, Midway
- T.I. - March 8, River Cree Resort & Casino
- The Red Clay Strays - March 8, Midway
- Devon Cole - March 13, The Starlite Room
- Alexandra Kay - March 23, Midway
- Elderbrook - March 26, Midway
- Lennox - March 21, Union Hall
- Showtek - March 29, Union Hall
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