Welcome to your Global Glam Event Calendar for March with the year’s upcoming most coveted and prestigious events, parties, concerts, in Music, Fashion, Film, Sports, Society, and more happening around the world right at your fingertips.

March

Cherry Blossom Season (Japan): March–April — nature’s celebrated bloom.

Taiwan Lantern Festival – Taiwan — February 28–March 8, 2026
Spectacular lantern displays and cultural performances with VIP tours and exclusive viewing.

Screen Actors Guild Awards / The Actor Awards – Los Angeles, USA — March 1, 2026
Recognizing outstanding performances in film and television.

Paris Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter 2026–27) – Paris, France — March 2–10, 2026
Culminates the Autumn/Winter fashion season with haute couture and ready-to-wear presentations.

Le Grand Dîner du Louvre – Paris, France — Start of Paris Fashion Week Womenswear, which runs March 2–10, 2026
An exclusive gastronomic gala set in the iconic Louvre Museum, celebrating French culinary artistry with top chefs, sommeliers, and VIP guests. The evening combines haute cuisine, fine wines, and immersive cultural experiences in one of the world’s most prestigious art venues.

Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show – Hong Kong — March 2–6, 2026
Elite diamond and gemstone exhibition with industry showcases and VIP sourcing sessions.

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show – Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong — March 4–8, 2026
One of the world’s premier jewellery exhibitions, featuring exquisite finished jewellery from global designers, themed galleries, industry seminars, and networking events for collectors, buyers, and luxury tastemakers.

Australian Grand Prix – Melbourne, Australia — March 5–8, 2026
The season-opening Formula 1 race at Albert Park, kicking off the F1 calendar with high-octane action.

The Grand Ball of Monte Carlo – Monte Carlo, Monaco — March 7, 2026
An iconic high-society charity ball held during Monaco’s peak social season.

amfAR Palm Beach Gala – Palm Beach, USA — March 8, 2026
A glamorous fundraising gala supporting AIDS research, attended by global philanthropists and celebrities.

SXSW (South by Southwest) – Austin, USA — March 12–18, 2026
The 40th-anniversary edition of the iconic creative festival and conference, uniting film, music, innovation, and interactive programming across downtown Austin with screenings, showcases, keynotes, live performances, and global thought-leader sessions.

Chinese Grand Prix – Shanghai, China — March 13–15, 2026 (Sprint weekend)
A key early-season Formula 1 race featuring the Sprint format as part of the official 2026 F1 calendar.

Academy Awards (98th Oscars®) – Hollywood, USA — March 15, 2026
The world’s most prestigious film awards ceremony, honoring excellence in cinema at the Dolby Theatre. MPTF Night Before Gala – Los Angeles, USA (tba)
Star-studded pre‑Oscars charity gala with VIP tables, performances, and Hollywood glamour.

Elton John Academy Awards Viewing Party – Los Angeles, USA — March 15, 2026The 34th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Hollywood’s star-studded Oscar weekend gala supporting the Elton John AIDS Foundation with VIP dining and live performances.

NCAA March Madness – USA — March 17–30, 2026
Elite college basketball tournament with VIP access, premium hospitality, and Final Four excitement.

Dubai Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter) – Dubai, UAE — March 2026 (dates TBA)
The Middle East’s leading fashion event showcasing regional and international designers.

Art Basel Hong Kong – Hong Kong — March 27–29, 2026 (VIP preview March 25–26)
A premier global contemporary art fair showcasing leading international galleries and artists.

Design Shanghai – Shanghai, China — March 26–29, 2026
Asia’s leading design fair with VIP previews, curated interiors, and global designer showcases.

Ultra Music Festival – Miami, USA — March 27–29, 2026
One of the world’s largest electronic dance music festivals, featuring top international DJs and immersive production.

Japanese Grand Prix – Suzuka, Japan — March 27–29, 2026
One of Formula 1’s most iconic races at the legendary Suzuka Circuit

Watches & Wonders – Geneva, Switzerland — March 28–April 2, 2026
Global luxury watch fair with VIP previews, exclusive brand appointments, and haute horology showcases.