What’s On in London: March 2026 | A Guide for International Students

Finally, winter is (almost) over. This month brings brighter days, blooming parks—and hopefully, a few extra springs in your step, because March 20th marks the official start of spring in the UK.

It’s also Women’s History Month, the perfect time to celebrate the women in your life (or yourself) and learn more about London’s most iconic female figures.

So, pack away your winter coat and discover the best events in London for international students 🌱

☀️CULTURAL SPOTLIGHT: British Summer Time (BST)

On the 29th of March, the UK will travel to the future—sort of.

Actually, it’s less time travel and more logistics. This is the start of British Summer Time (BST), also known as Daylight Saving Time. The clocks go forward by one hour, giving people lighter evenings from March to October.

The idea was first proposed in 1784, but it wasn’t introduced in the UK until 1916, to help save energy and boost productivity during the First World War. Today, it simply means more daylight after school or work, with peak summer seeing the sun set as late as 9pm.

Ever wanted to stand at the centre of time? Just a few minutes from our English Centre, you can step onto the world-famous Prime Meridian Line in Greenwich Park and straddle two hemispheres at once.

🏙️MARCH HIGHLIGHTS

• St Patrick’s Day, March 17th – It might be an Irish holiday, but London knows how to celebrate. Join the parade in Trafalgar Square on the 15th, attend a Saint Patrick’s Day party at your local pub, or take a walking tour exploring Ireland’s cultural and literary contributions to the city.
• Ramadan Delights, until March 20th – During Ramadan, restaurants and cafes across the West End are offering special iftar discounts, treats, and exclusive menus for those breaking their fast.
• The Museum of Edible Earth at Somerset House, March 18th to April 26th – Possibly the only exhibition you can taste. This curious exhibition is straightforward enough: a buffet of over 600 earth samples, from Cambridge clay to volcanic rock. And yes, you can eat them.
• Vikings: The Immersive Experience at Dock X, from March 12th – A new VR-assisted immersive exhibition is opening this month, guiding visitors through the Viking legend of Queen Kraka and King Ragnar.

🖼️ART & CULTURE

• David Hockney at the Serpentine Galleries, March 12th to Aug 23rd – Hockney’s bold, primary-coloured paintings inspired by Yorkshire and France are on display for free. The perfect way to brighten a grey London day.
• Hurvin Anderson at the Tate, March 26th to Aug 23rd – Explore Anderson’s dreamy, layered paintings, where memory, identity, and landscape meet.
• Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art at the V&A, from March 28th – DiscoverElsa Schiaparelli’s striking and surreal designs in this major fashion exhibition.
• Fairy Tales at the British Library, March 27th to Aug 23rd – Channel your inner child and explore enchanted forests, magical manuscripts, and even a troll under a bridge.
• Banksy Limitless Exhibition at Sussex Mansions, until May 3rd – Explore works byLondon’s most mysterious artist in this immersive exhibition.
• Beauty and Destruction: Wartime London in Art at the Imperial War Museum, March 20th to Nov 1st – See how artists captured the resilience and devastation of London during wartime.
• Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold at Battersea Power Station, until May 31st – Travel back to Ancient Egypt and discover over 180 artefacts from the time of Ramses the Great.

🎶FESTIVALS & LIVE EVENTS

• Country 2 Country at the O2, March 13th to 15th – Europe’s biggest country music festival arrives at London’s biggest arena. Cowboy hats optional (but encouraged).
• BFI Flare Film Festival at BFI Southbank, March 18th to 29th – Celebrate the best of LGBTQIA+ cinema from around the world.
• Young Barbican Takeover Festival, March 29th – For one day only, the Barbican is handed over to young creatives for performances, workshops, and live art.

💜INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

March 8th is International Women’s Day—here’s how you can celebrate in London:

• Eve Wrestling: Women Behaving Badly at Big Penny Social, March 6th – Watch international wrestling champs from Japan and Europe battle it out in an evening of sport, spectacle, and comedy.
• Women in Jazz: In Conversation with Celeste at the Southbank Centre, March 14th – A live performance and conversation exploring jazz and the women shaping its future.
• Iranian Women’s Voices at the British Library, March 16th – Join for an evening of poetry, film, music and conversation.
• Women’s History Tours – Discover London through its most iconic female figures with a walking tour across the city.
• Herstory of the Royal Opera House, March 7th to May 24th – Explore the fascinating stories of the women behind and on stage at the ROH.

🎭LONDON THEATRE

• Summerfolk at the National Theatre, March 6th to April 29th – The classic play of ambition and longing. Get tickets for £5 if you’re 25 or under.
• Romeo and Juliet at the Harold Pinter Theatre, March 18th to June 6th – A tragedy as old as time: watch Romeo and Juliet fall in love again—this time with Stranger Things star Sadie Sink as the lead.
• Inter Alia at Wyndham’s Theatre, March 19th to June 20th – From the director of the acclaimed Prima Facie, Rosamund Pike plays an optimistic Judge struggling to balance professional success with her personal life.
• Avenue Q at Shaftesbury Theatre, from March 20th – Craving something lighter? This Tony Award-winning musical hits all the right notes with comedy, charm... and puppets.

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