Mark your calendars! Here are some examples of various exciting events happening around the world this month. You can use the Ferryscanner website to book ferry tickets to every place on this list.
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 2 – 5 | St. Maarten, Caribbean
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is a four-day international sailing event that attracts experienced sailors from around the world. In 2023, the 43rd edition of the event will be held in Simpson Bay on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, and it will feature over 200 boats of all different types. It is a great opportunity to see some of the world’s best sailors compete in a fun and exciting setting.
Carnival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Until 5 March | Canary Islands
One of the most popular festivities in the Canary Islands every year is the Carnival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Everyone comes to Gran Canaria all decked out in colorful costumes to participate in the various concerts and parades. This year the Las Palmas Carnival will begin on 10th February and last until 5th March 2023. The Gran Cabalgata is the event’s biggest parade and it will start at 17:00 from Castillo on the 4th of March.
Savoy JAZZFest 2023
March 2 – 5 | Helsinki, Finland
If you’re in Finland this month, the annual Savoy JAZZFest will be held in Helsinki for the fifth consecutive year. It’s an international festival organized by the Savoy Theatre to present the best of both international and Finnish jazz music.
International Women’s Day
March 8 | Worldwide
International Women’s Day is a worldwide celebration of women’s rights and celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Wherever you are in the world today, be sure to show the women around you how much you respect and care about them.
Sparkling & Wine Stockholm
March 10 – 11 | Stockholm, Sweden
Sparkling & Wine Stockholm is an interactive fair with an assortment of wines and selected delicacies. Head to the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Center on Friday, March 10 from 14:00 until 20:00. The following day, the event will last from 11:00 until 19:00. You won’t be able to pay with cash at the drink stands but you can buy drink booklets online in advance or at the door upon arrival. There is something for everyone at this event so be sure to check it out!
Fallas Bonfire – Festival of San José
March 14 – 19 | Valencia, Spain
The city of Valencia celebrates Spring every year with the Fallas bonfire. Throughout the months leading up to this unique spectacle, many people work to prepare the elaborate and temporary cardboard statues that will cover the city and later be consumed by the flames. On the night of March 19th, the figures are all burned amid a spectacle of light, music, and fireworks. The Fallas international festival in Spain has been designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2016.
St. Patrick’s Day Festival
March 17 | Dublin, Ireland
The National Saint Patrick’s Day Festival returns to the streets of Dublin on March 17, with pageants, marching bands, and more participants than ever before! This year’s parade is sure to be a spectacle for all who attend and is a great way to celebrate Irish culture and heritage. There will be seven creative pageants, 10 transitional showpiece performances, 15 marching bands from across Ireland, North America, and Canada, and more than 4,000 participants. The theme of this year’s festival is coming together to celebrate and remember that ‘we are one’.
Athens Half Marathon
March 19 | Athens, Greece
Starting back in 2012, the Athens Half Marathon event has been a massive success. The route starts and ends at Syntagma Square in front of the historic Parliament building and the Tomb of the Unknown Solider on Amalias Avenue. Runners need to be at least 18 years old to be eligible.
Greek Independence Day
March 25 | All of Greece
March 25 marks the celebration of the 1821 Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire. All over the country on this public holiday, you will be able to find marching bands, patriotic speeches, and parades.
After browsing this list and deciding which events to visit during March 2023, check out the in-depth destination pages on the Ferryscanner website for more information about these places. Once you’ve narrowed down your top choices, and finalized your ferry routes, you can book your ferry tickets and start packing your bags!