
We might still be in hibernation somewhat due to the cold weather but there are plenty of activities and events to get involved in this March, which will be worth creeping out of our little cocoon for. From visiting newly-opened restaurants to unique experiences like candlelight concerts and trying your hand at a new skill such as axe-throwing, the fun never stops with these things to do in Glasgow this March.
1. Tuck into a delicious stack of pancakes from these Glasgow cafés and restaurants

Pancake Day might be over, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be plenty of tasty pancakes in Glasgow for you to get stuck into. Have a flippin’ good time this March by enjoying a stack or two of pancakes from some of these Glasgow cafés and restaurants serving everything from American-style to fluffy soufflé pancakes. Get yourself to these delicious spots in Glasgow for a good dose of pancake perfection.
2. Witness this compelling candlelight concert dedicated to movie soundtracks
Settle down this March for a captivating candlelight concert dedicated to movie soundtracks, featuring well-known music from some of the best films of all time, performed by a string quartet. This candlelight concert is coming to enchant Scotland in a matter of weeks on March 9, with the venue revealed as the Merchants House of Glasgow. Illuminated by the glow of countless candles, a talented string quartet will perform the films’ most captivating pieces – and tickets are available now.
3. Watch the latest releases from some of the best filmmakers at Glasgow Film Festival

Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) is back this year and is set to run from February 28 – March 10 at Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) on Rose Street and Cineworld Renfrew Street, as well as at partner cinemas across the UK and online. The 18th edition of the annual celebration of film is set to host ten world premieres, four European premieres, 70 UK premieres and 6 Scottish premieres, 7 World premieres and 16 European premieres, encouraging audiences to return to the cinema and the film festival experience. Find out the full programme for this year’s festival on the event’s website.
4. Be bowled over by this bar with axe throwing, crazy golf and more

Glasgow is set to welcome a new bar with axe throwing, shuffleboard, crazy golf and even more fun activities to enjoy. Boom: Battle Bar is located inside St Enoch Shopping Centre, and hosts several gaming experiences such as crazier golf, which includes what it says is the country’s longest indoor crazy golf course at over 100ft. Guests can also try out the hi-tech AR darts, funky beer pong, 22ft shuffleboards, American pool, skee ball, boules, curling, axe throwing, pool, and table tennis, plus other activities such as Boom Ball and Marble Tarble.
5. Support independent, women-owned businesses

We should definitely be doing more of this if we can, but March 8 marks International Women’s Day so why not show some love and solidarity by purchasing items from businesses run by women? To name a few businesses run by women from Glasgow and the surrounding area that you can support, there’s Emily Brooks Art, Curate Glasgow, Eusebi’s Deli and Blooms, to name a few. Discover some independent, women-led businesses in Glasgow here.
6. Treat your mum or mother figure to an afternoon tea this Mother’s Day
Of all the events on this list, this is the one you really don’t want to forget this Mother’s Day, for heaven’s sake! Put March 10 in your diary. It’s your chance to treat your dear Mum or mother figure to something special – you can’t go wrong with an afternoon tea, so why not book one this March to say thank you? For a unique afternoon tea experience, you can hop on board a retro Routemaster bus and sip on tea, coffee, prosecco and gin cocktails, whilst zipping past the sights of Glasgow and enjoying petit fours and sandwiches. Book your afternoon tea experience here.
7. Indulge in carefully crafted cocktails and house music
August House is an all-day venue that opened its doors in 2022 on Mitchell Street. Offering house music, all-day dining and carefully crafted cocktails, the spot is a stand-out amongst Glasgow’s newly-opened bars and restaurants. For someone who loves deep house, a noteworthy concoction and tasty food, August House hit the spot transporting us to warmer spots around the world. Moreover, the August House is decked in disco balls, boasts live DJ sets every night and offers an effortless contemporary décor along with lovely staff.
8. Attend a Mamma Mia-themed boozy brunch at this rooftop bar

Rooftop bar VEGA is introducing The Brunch Project, a set of boozy brunches which will be inviting Mamma Mia fans on Saturday, March 9 from 12pm. Taking place the third Saturday of each month, The Brunch Project will see VEGA transformed into different themes, and has become a staple for Glasgow’s brunch scene. Expect build-your-own bellini stations, plenty of prosecco, brunch food, and a live DJ spinning Mamma Mia tunes.
9. Check out this speakeasy restaurant hidden behind a fridge door

Opened at the end of February, Sole Club is a speakeasy fish restaurant hidden behind the fridge door of a takeaway. The spot seats only 20 people, boasting a trendy atmosphere. Chef Nico Simeone is bringing Glasgow’s newest addition to the restaurant scene with a soulful fish menu, perfect for that much-needed comfort food hit.
10. Go see some shows at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival

Stand-up comedy never ceases to brighten up our day. Well, Glasgow International Comedy Festival is back for another year of laughs, with an entertainment-filled programme of more than 500 events. The festival will take place between March 13 & 31, celebrating its 21st birthday. Plus, we’ve put together a list of quirky and unusual shows to check out during the festival.
11. Get transported to another world with a six-course cocktail experience

Glasgow is getting a cocktail bar “like no other” on March 19: Somewhere By Nico is offering a six-course cocktail experience. The spot is set to bring a brand new bar concept to Scotland, probably not available anywhere else. Cocktails, food, and quirky decor with moving flowers? Count us in!
12. Go see the most chaotic play ever
‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ is not just another comedic play – it is pure chaos filled with side-slitting moments. The play is produced by Mischief, the multi-award-winning company responsible for the global comedy phenomenon, ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’, and audiences can go see it at the Theatre Royal Glasgow between March 4 and 9. Visitors can expect the unexpected at ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’, where creativity meets anarchy, and comedy meets turmoil in the most hilarious way possible.