March in Kansas City: The Season of Green, Gatherings & New Beginnings
March always feels like Kansas City waking back up. The days stretch a little longer, patios start filling again, and the city comes alive with cultural celebrations, sports traditions, and music festivals.
Philharmonia Fantastique
March 1, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Take your family on an unforgettable adventure where music and animation come to life. Philharmonia Fantastique is a concerto for orchestra plus animated film that follows a playful Sprite as it explores the hidden wonders of the orchestra.
Downtown KC turns electric with college basketball fans, watch parties, and packed restaurants. Don’t miss the College Basketball Experience while you’re there.
Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament
March 4–8, T-Mobile Center
Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament
March 10–14, T-Mobile Center
Winterlude Jazz Festival
March 7 & 8, Yardley Hall
Each day of the festival includes multiple lectures and performances. Choose from a two-day general admission pass or a premium pass that includes tickets to Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
Kansas City turns loud and green for two weekends, with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations hitting every corner of the metro, with the grand finale on St. Patrick’s Day in midtown KC.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 7, Downtown Overland Park
Dress in your favorite shade of green and enjoy a morning filled with Irish cheer, music, and entertainment.
Snake Saturday
March 14, Downtown North Kansas City
This NKC St. Paddy’s Day parade is a favorite. Race for a cause before the parade with a 5K or 1 mile walk to benefit Life Unlimited.
Annual Martin City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 15, Martin City
This one encourages local participation with prizes and no entry fees for parade participants.
Warm-Up Parade in Brookside
March 14, Brookside
A family event focused on fun and the St. Patrick’s holiday. Each year, 100 entries are selected to participate.
Westport St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
March 17, Westport
Enjoy Kansas City’s historic entertainment district before, during, and after the parade. Expect delicious food, drinks, outdoor beer gardens, and live entertainment.
Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17, Midtown KC
Celebrating the Irish in Kansas City since 1974, this long-standing tradition is one of the country’s largest. Pro-tip: Park along the Streetcar route for easy access to the parade.
Why the rich Irish history in Kansas City? Read How the Irish Laid the Groundwork for KC.
Asian Glow Fest
March 27–28, City Market (5th & Walnut)
Produced in partnership with Saigon Night Market, this two-day cultural celebration invites visitors to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors inspired by traditional night markets across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
Planet Comicon
March 27–29, Bartle Hall
Planet Comicon Kansas City is the region’s largest comic book and pop culture celebration. Join for three days of celebrities, artists, illustrators, and cosplay.
