Can’t believe we’re heading into spring already.

The clocks go forwards this month, we’re celebrating St Patrick’s Day, Holi Festival, Mother’s Day, International Women’s Day and the Six Nations- so even if you don’t have many plans for the month yet, there’s going to be plenty to choose from.

Keep reading to find out more about our top picks for this month, including how to get yourself tickets to the opera, festivals and even TWO pop-up dog cafes.

Ariadne auf Naxos Live

Wednesday 1 March 2023 from 7pm | Opera North, Leeds Grand Theatre

Directed by multi-award nominated Rodula Gaitanou, this humorous, romantic, and drama-filled production will tell the tale of a bustling 1950s Italian studio where two films are about to be made.

One’s a heartbreaking myth, the other a light-hearted comedy – imagine the mischief that unfolds when disaster strikes and the films suddenly become one…

Find out more here.

£5 Safari Bar from Well Oiled

Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 March 2023 | Inside Meanwood Tavern, Meanwood

Offering a carefully-selected menu of delicious Detroit-style pizzas, the popular pizza joint has everything you’d possibly want from a lunchtime snack or dinner time treat.

The popularity for the sellout pizzas speaks volumes for itself, but there’s never been a better time to head down to Meanwood Tavern and give these slices a taste-test with the return of the Slice Safari – which gives you access to any of the pizzas as a XXXL slice for a fiver.

Find out more here.

International Women’s Day Makers Market

Sunday 5 March 2023, 10am-4pm | Left Bank Leeds, Cardigan Road, Burley

Celebrating International Women’s Day with the Left Bank’s signature Sunday markets, the popular event space is bringing together stalls from women and non-binary creatives – and there’s ample opportunity to check out the Left Banks’ latest exhibition hosted by Assembly House too.

Find out more here.

Cockapoo Cafe

Sunday 5 March 2023 from 10am | Revolucion de Cuba, Call Lane

Pop+Bark is the mastermind company behind popular Dachshund Cafes which have been held in Leeds since 2019. But now the company are kicking it up a notch and hosting a Cockapoo Cafe for the very first time.

Those looking to party with the pooches can head down to Revolucion de Cuba for an afternoon of fun for both you and your furry friends. This year’s theme is the 90’s, with a fitting soundtrack and of course a 90’s dress code very much encouraged.

Find out more here.

Fondue Sunday Lunch

Sunday 5,12,19,25 March 2023 at 12pm and 2pm | Cheesy Living Co, Corn Exchange

£20 per person gets you a fondue for two (or more) filled in the classic Swiss style with melted cheese, then your table is filled with roast dinner staples like rosemary potatoes dusted in paprika, half roasted garlic and of course, Yorkshire puddings.

Then you can build on your roast selection as you see fit to make up the ultimate roast dinner, adding a board of Lishman’s cold cut roast ham and beef; honey roasted carrots and parsnips; stuffing balls or even a DIY cauliflower cheese offering to dip into the Alpine-style fondue pot and cover in as much cheese as possible.

Find out more here.

ABBA Night

Friday 10 March 2023, 11am-4pm | The Wardrobe, Quarry Hill

We all love a bit of ABBA don’t we? As soon as Dancing Queen comes on you can’t help but get up on your feet to bust out some pretty questionable moves. The Wardrobe is hosting a non-stop ABBA night and it’s going to be the perfect opportunity to let your hair down and dance all night long. Five hours of non-stop classics? Count us in!

Find out more here.

Leeds Holi Festival of Colour

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Beaverworks, Whitehouse St, Hunslet

Here in Leeds, the celebrations of Holi will involve the traditional dry powder paints, as well as the serving of street food, live DJs, performances and guest artists at the Beaverworks.

The festival last took place in 2022, and returns this year bigger than ever- doubling their previous capacity. Tier one and two tickets have already sold out for the seven hour event, but remaining tier three tickets are still available for purchase.

Find out more here.

Six Nations Games continue

Saturday 11 March – Saturday 18 March 2023 | Around Leeds

There’s two weeks of rugby left, and the competition is really heating up now.  Whether you’re secretly rooting for France to keep hold of the title or ready to cheer on England this year, we’ve found all the best places to go and pull up a seat in Leeds.

Find out more here.

St Patrick’s Day Parade

Sunday 12 March 2023, 11am-4pm | Around Leeds city centre

St Patrick’s Day isn’t until the 18th, but the annual parade is due to take place on Sunday 12 March this year from 11am.

The parade will bring together floats, bands, walking displays, and representatives from Irish organisations, schools, clubs and societies from across Leeds- making it a great family day out. You can join in with the parade and head through Leeds city centre before reaching the party on Millennium Square from 11am until 4pm where there will be a full afternoon of music and dance from Leeds musicians, dancers and invited guests. Guinness isn’t mandatory but widely encouraged.

Find out more here.

Pup-Up Dachshund Cafe

Sunday 26 March 2023 from 10.30am | Revolution Electric Press, Leeds city centre

Walk through the doors into the fairground-themed bar of Revolution Electric Press and wander between dog-friendly stalls stocking everything from a puppacino to luxury dog collars, and that’s before you’ve seen the many, many Dashchund’s making friends inside the venue.

Find out more here.

Snoop Dogg Live

Monday 27 March 2023 | First Direct Arena, Arena Way

Snoop Dogg has finally rebooked the gigs that got pushed back during lockdown (then again for other reasons) and will be performing in Leeds with Xzibit as a special guest plus support from Warren G, Tha Dogg Pound, Obie Trice and D12, and Irish rap duo Versatile.

Tickets are still available, costing between £45.50 and £68.50 via See Tickets.

Find out more here.

Feature Image- Pup Up Cafe