Written by Amanda David
March should be putting a spring in your step: blue skies (sometimes), daffodils and increasingly longer evenings mean there’s more time and energy for all the great London events and festivals March has to offer.
The Inter-Livery Pancake Race
Watch as those traditionally involved in the making of pancakes compete for a frying pan trophy by racing across Guildhall Yard in traditional dress and fancy dress. Organised by the Poulters (egg suppliers), the event employs the skills of a variety of liveries—clockmakers time it, gunmakers fire the starting pistol, glovers provide the white gloves worn by racers, the fruiterers provide lemons and the cutlers provide the forks. There will be freshly-made pancakes to buy, so go hungry!
Women of the World Festival
Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, this festival promotes gender equality and shouts out the achievements of women across the world. Using performances, workshops and debate, they explore barriers faced by women, girls and non-binary people. WOW Founder Jude Kelly will be joined by an impressive line-up of speakers including Annie Lennox, Sandi Toksvig, Anoushka Shankar, Errollyn Wallen CBE, Jordan Stephens and Liz Carr.
Move It Dance Festival
A huge dance event with a wide range of styles and groups. As many as 30,000 people attended last year, making it one of the biggest London events in March. With workshops, performances and a chance to get on stage yourselves, this is the event of the season for dance enthusiasts.
St Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
One of the rowdiest days in the London events calendar, St Patrick’s day is now a weekend of green pints, green hats and green parades. There will be marching bands, floats and colourful performances along Piccadilly, ending in Trafalgar Square with a whole host of entertainment, food and of course, plenty to drink!
The Affordable Art Fair
The Affordable Art Fair is back at Battersea Park in London this spring, with thousands of artworks from leading UK and international galleries with prices from just £50. The UK’s number one art fair, it has works to suit every taste, space, and budget with art of all styles and genres, from original painting and sculpture to printmaking and photography.
Head of the River Race
Watch as 400 crews of eight keen rowers compete along the Thames championship course on a Sunday afternoon. Started in 1926, there were initially only 21 crews from Cambridge and Tidesway but now teams travel from around the world to attend. The winners usually cross the finish line at Putney Bridge after about 20 minutes but the event as a whole takes around two hours.
House of Holi
Head over to Cinnamon Kitchen City, step inside the purpose-built, paint-throwing pod and embrace the colourful chaos as you shower family and friends in a 30-minute powder paint fight to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colours. Add on a cocktail or a feast if you’re feeling flush.
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