What’s on this March

Here are all the best events being held across the North Shore this March.

Did we miss something? Let us know and we’ll update! Just email [email protected].

Lane Cove Autumn Harmony Festival

Various events held throughout the month, including theatre, musical performances, film screenings and a Mardi Gras event at the Canopy. See the festival program for more details.

The Federation house – what it really represents

If you’ve enjoyed our videos exploring local architecture in the area, this talk by local historian Mark Sabolch is right up your alley. Sabolch explains the Federation style and why it is so historically and culturally important.

When: March 7, 2pm

Where: Chatswood Library

French Film Festival

Cremorne Orpheum hosts an extensive line-up of contemporary French films, from black comedies to detective thrillers and an adaptation of Albert Camus’ The Stranger.

When: March 3 – April 8

Where: Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

Writers @ Stanton

Come along to Stanton Library for their ongoing series of writer talks. Guests this month include former NSW Premier Bob Carr talking about his new memoir, geopolitical expert Professor Michael Wesley discussing “Australia's blind spot in Southeast Asia” and journalist Helen Pitt unpacking the history of Luna Park.

When: March 13, 18, 26, 1pm–2pm

Where: Stanton Library

Sparkling Wahroonga Food and Wine Festival 2026

Vignerons, distillers and brewers offer their wares to sample and buy. There will be food stalls and live music.

When: March 1, 11am–5pm

Where: Wahroonga Park

Lane Cove Cinema Club - Perfect Days (2025) - Japan

A free screening of Wim Wenders’ 2023 drama Perfect Days, following the life of a public toilet cleaner in Tokyo.

When: March 19, 7pm

Where: Pottery Lane Performance Space, Lane Cove

Holi Festival

Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, is a major Hindu festival in March that  celebrates the Hindu deities Radha and Krishna. The Council of Indian Australians is hosting a Holi Festival at the Castle Hill Showgrounds. 

When: March 1, 12pm

Where: Castle Hill Showground

Willoughby’s Seniors Festival

Featuring live music performances, a fashion show, exercise classes and walks in nature, this Willoughby festival runs through March. See the festival program for more details.

Food Truck Fridays

Food Truck Fridays return to the Hornsby Shire this month, kicking off at Pennant Hills Library Car Park on March 6, then to Galston Recreational Reserve on March 13 and Berowra Oval on March 20.

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