Our editor’s guide to the best events, films, festivals, exhibitions and things to do in March 2025 in Hertfordshire.
As spring begins to bloom, Hertfordshire comes alive with an exciting lineup of events this March. From cultural festivals and star-studded film screenings to unmissable comedy gigs, literary talks, and live music performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re planning a family day out, a night at the theatre, or a weekend exploring the county’s vibrant arts scene, March 2025 is packed with things to see and do.
Ahead, we bring you the best events happening across Hertfordshire this month, so you won’t miss a moment of the action. Keep reading for our top picks.
Hertfordshire Events in March 2025
Experience British Cinema Magic at the St Albans Festival of Film 2025 in Hertfordshire
Dates: 22-23 March
Venue: The Alban Arena
St Albans Festival of Film is a star-studded weekend celebrating British film and TV history presented by Renown Pictures and Talking Pictures TV with celebrity hosts and guests, live-stage entertainment, screenings of lost and rare films, shorts and episodes, stalls and exclusive show offers. Look out for special guests Dame Sian Phillips, Diane Keen and Mike Read.
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Angelina Jolie’s ‘Maria’ on the big screen
Dates: 5 March
Venue: Odyssey Cinema
Angelina Jolie gives a tremendous performance in a richly operatic, and cinematic, take on the life of Maria Callas. In 1970s Paris, a documentary filmmaker seeks out the great soprano, now choked by age, illness, and public attention into retirement. Even so, she jumps at the chance to survey her titanic life – from Nazi-oppressed beginnings to unparalleled success to torrid affairs – and reclaim it with her own voice just before the end.
Laugh Out Loud With Sophie McCartney
Dates: 28 March
Venue: The Alban Arena
After a phenomenal debut tour, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is back. A new decade beckons and she simply does not believe it. What does life look like when you’re too old to be young, but too young to be old? Grab your glow sticks and join Sophie as she embarks on life’s next chapter with sequins, sporty laughs and a pair of killer orthopaedic heels.
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Watch Peter Doherty Live: A Musical Journey at Watford Palace Theatre
Dates: 21 March
Venue: Watford Palace Theatre
Peter Doherty is not only a survivor but a creative powerhouse, with more projects, plans and reasons to stay alive than he’s ever had. And in 2025, the year he turns 46, with Felt Better Alive, he brings us some of the most deft, bouncy and charming songs of his always melodic life.
Book your tickets at Watford Palace Theatre
Anton Du Beke’s Live Spectacular: A Night of Dance, Song, and Theatre in Hertfordshire
Dates: 27 March
Venue: Gordon Craig Theatre
Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage in 2025.
With his live band, guest singer and dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter. Anton will be performing songs and dances from some of his favourite musicals, so expect a glamorous evening from classic West End and Broadway shows.
Kate Mosse’s Labyrinth Live: Unravel History and Mystery in an Immersive Theatre Experience
Dates: 9 March
Venue: BEAM Hertford
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her global bestseller, Kate Mosse presents her one-woman show, Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth. This dazzling, immersive theatre experience features music, imagery, and film, guiding audiences through the history and mystery of the Languedoc region: Carcassonne, Toulouse, Chartres, and the Pyrenees.
Discover Local Creativity at Artists & Makers: Berkhamsted’s Premier Arts & Crafts Festival
Dates: 29-30 March
Venue: Berkhamsted Civic Centre
This brand new event offers local exhibiting opportunities for both artists and makers. The inaugural Artists & Makers will take place in Berkhamsted Civic Centre, a lovely historic building with a prominent position on the busy Berkhamsted High Street. It is a regular venue for arts and crafts events and offers a lovely space in which to enjoy the work of our artists.
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