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Things to do in Coventry this March

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Friday 28 February 2025

Celebrate spring at Warwick Arts Centre and discover fun things to do in Coventry this March! Join us for plenty of exciting activities and events this month.

Coming up, we’ve got a month packed with fun activities for all ages. Get stuck in at Warwick Arts Centre, whether you’re looking for marvellous music, laugh-out-loud comedy performances, stunning cinema, or creative fun! If you’re looking for inspiration on fun things to do in Coventry this March, check out this month’s highlights.

Plus, don’t miss our amazing free exhibition The Future is Today: Prints and the University of Warwick, 1965 to now in the Mead Gallery, which is only open until Sunday 9 March.

Music in March

Come and Play with the Music Centre
Tuesday 4 - Sunday 9 March

We are kicking off the month of March with a week filled with musical fun!

From events including concerts, talks from artists, and even an EP making workshop, there’s something for everyone!

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Fun family activities this month

We have plenty of fun family activities to choose this March. So, bring the whole family together for one of our wonderful free workshops – everyone is welcome!

Mini Creatives
Tuesday 4 and 11 March, 10.30am - 12 noon
Free

Drop in and participate in these multi-sensory mornings with musician Sam Frankie Fox and her harp. We invite babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups, and encourage everyone to stay for Baby Book Club on the first Tuesday of each month after the session.

Musical Picnic
Sunday 9 March, 11am - 12.30pm
Free

Join us for a Musical Picnic this March! This family-friendly morning is your chance to make music together and to try out different styles and instruments.

Family Sundays
Sunday 9 March, 1.30 - 4pm
Free

Come along to Sipho Eric Ndlovu’s third and final workshop exploring a Spring Time Performance. Join us and try out some fun writing exercises, visual prompts, and practise performing!

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Movie delights coming up in March

There’s so much to see in our cinema this month!

From familiar favourites including Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, new blockbusters such as Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17 starring Robert Pattinson, to spectacular animation with Memoir of a Snail from Oscar-winning director Adam Elliot, or even documentaries such as Ernest Cole: Lost and Found, find your next favourite film here at our cinema.

Don’t forget to check out the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme which is ending this month, or to catch the awards season winners that are returning to the big screen!

Why not find the perfect film for you by checking out what’s on?

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Live events this month

Here at Warwick Arts Centre, we have a fantastic selection of live events this month.

If you’re looking for laughs, why not check out one of our hilarious comedy shows like Lou Sanders: No Kissing in the Bingo Hall (Sat 15 March)? Or, for anyone fascinated by literature and history, Kate Mosse Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth (Sat 15 March) is not one to miss. We also have a wide range of musical events including our next Lunchtime Concert with Diane Clark (flute) & Catherine White (harp).

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Creative activities in March

Open Mic Night
Thursday 6 March, 6 - 8pm
Free

Perfect for first timers as well as those familiar with the spotlight, Open Mic Night welcomes all performers and gives you an opportunity to take the floor. Look no further for a fun activity to do with friends this March!

Workshop Wednesdays
Wednesday 5 and 12 March, 1.30 - 4pm
Free

Why not get creative this month by joining in with one of our drop-in friendly Workshop Wednesdays? Join our artists this month and try out making an EP, or to get creative with clay!

Jazz Fridays
Friday 7 and 14 March, 5.30 - 7.15pm
Free

With live jazz hosted by The Aaron Moloney Trio (plus special guest musicians) and the opportunity to play in our open jam sessions, come along and enjoy the music!

Songwriting
Tuesdays, 8-10pm
FREE

These workshops continue through March and welcome all! So, whether you are just starting out or are looking to hone your skills, refine your talents in one of these free songwriting workshops!