10 amazing Vancouver theatre and arts events happening in March
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Arts make the heart feel good!
Enjoy some new experiences with our rundown of 10 great theatre and arts events to check out in Vancouver in March, including Les Misérables, Cherry Blossom Festival, and more.
And for more fun things happening around town, be sure to visit our Listed section.
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
What: Get your cameras ready because the colourful Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF) is blooming again this spring.
The festival is one of the city’s most beloved yearly events, with a huge lineup of events to discover from March 27 to April 12. There will be several arts workshops to enjoy, the return of Blossoms After Dark from March 27 to 28 at David Lam Park, the Blossom Block Party on April 4 at Bentall Centre, the Sakura Days Japan Festival from April 11 to 12 at VanDusen Botanical Garden, and more.
When: March 27 to April 12, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations around Metro Vancouver
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Spontaneous Combustion at The Improv Centre
What: The Improv Centre transforms into a comedy laboratory as Mainstage performers team up with House Teams players for Spontaneous Combustion. The monthly show promises to be a side-splitting improv show where anything can happen, inspired by the audience’s suggestions.
When: March 24 and April 14, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Improv Centre – 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver
Tickets: Sliding scale tickets of $10-$15-$20, plus happy half-hour prices in effect all night long. Purchase online
Warrior Festival
What: The Cultch’s second annual Warrior Festival celebrates the strength of women and gender-expansive artists with six funny and fierce shows this month at York Theatre, Historic Theatre, and Vancity Culture Lab.
This year’s festival includes the frank theatre company’s Tomboy (Chłopczyca) (March 4 to 8), The Search Party’s People, Places and Things (March 10 to 22), and Troupe Courage’s The Horse of Jenin (March 25 to 29).
When: Various dates until March 29, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: York Theatre, Vancity Culture Lab, and Cultch Historic Theatre
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Coastal Dance Festival
Coastal Dance Festival
What: The 19th Annual Coastal Dance Festival brings Indigenous artists from across the country and around the world together to celebrate and showcase Indigenous dance. Highlights include artist-sharing events, festival stage performances, and more.
When: March 3 to 8, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Museum of Anthropology – 6393 NW Marine Dr., Vancouver – Anvil Centre – 777 Columbia St., New Westminster
Cost: Various prices with a number of events included in museum admission, more info online
Vancouver Story Slam
What: Vancouver Story Slam features 10 storytellers sharing original short stories in a competition for cash and prizes as well as a spot in the championship show. Performers at The Pleasant on March 12 include Erin Reddekopp, Joy Ong, Steve Miller, and more. The event will also include special guest storyteller Abby Crispo.
When: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: The Pleasant – 2434 Main St., Vancouver
Cost: $10 cash at the door
Festival du Bois
Festival du Bois
What: The 37th edition of Festival du Bois is a weekend celebration of francophone and French-Canadian culture, and the largest in BC. Enjoy music and dance, traditional food, shows for children, fun activities, and more.
When: March 6 to 8, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Mackin Park – 1046 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam
Tickets: Various prices, children 12 and under are free. Purchase online
Broadway Across Canada – Les Misérables
What: Broadway Across Canada presents Les Misérables at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre this month. The original musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel about Jean Valjean’s desire for redemption won 14 awards during its debut Broadway season, including the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.
When: March 18 to 29, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre — 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Smut Slam
What: Smut Slam, the adult-only storytelling open mic, was created by award-winning playwright, performer, sex activist and educator Cameryn Moore. Consenting Slammers sign up at the event to tell a five-minute dirty story, based on real life.
The audience can also ask a question or share a confession in the F-BUCKET, which will be anonymously read out on stage. The open and inclusive event is hosted by DD Brassiere.
When: Thursday, March 5 (Vancouver) and Saturday, March 7 (Langley)
Time: 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: Farm Country Brewing Inc. – 20555 56th Ave. #5, Langley; Chill Pill Comedy – 2270 Manitoba St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Celtic Fest
Museum of Surrey
What: The Museum of Surrey hosts Celtic Fest, with live performances, cultural displays, and interactive activities. There will also be music, a photobooth, community vendors, and crafts and activities that are fun for the whole family.
When: March 7, 2026
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Museum of Surrey – 17710 56a Ave., Surrey
Admission: Free
Wildwoman
What: This spring, divert from the ordinary and step into the world of Wildwoman, a show that goes beyond what you’d expect from a night at the theatre. Written by award-winning Canadian playwright Kat Sandler, Wildwoman follows the story of Catherine de Medici, the young wife of King Henry II of France, who thinks her life in court will be full of fascinating figures and political discourse. Spoiler alert: It’s not. Instead, she’s expected to act as a baby-making machine for male heirs, regardless of her own ambitions.
Who does Catherine find comfort in? Not her lady-in-waiting who schemes at every turn, or the power-hungry mistress of the king. Rather, the super hot (and hairy) wildman that’s kept in the dungeon as one of the king’s caged oddities. He’s friendly and feral, with a presence that gradually awakens Catherine’s own wild side as she transforms from a pawn to a powerhouse.
When: Thursday, March 26 to Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time: Showtimes starting at 1 p.m and 7:30 p.m.
Where: Gateway Theatre — 6500 Gilbert Rd., Richmond
Tickets: Starting at $37, purchase online