Here are the festivals and events that happen each March in Venice. For news on temporary exhibits, concerts, or other occasional events, visit Martha's Italy Travel Blog.
Early March – Carnevale and beginning of Lent. Carnevale and Lent can be one of the most exciting times to be in Venice. Learn more about upcoming dates for Carnevale and how Carnevale is celebrated in Italy. See also Venice in February.
March 8 - Festa della Donna. Women's Day is often celebrated by going out to eat so if you want to eat at a particular restaurant, it's a good idea to make a reservation. Some restaurants serve a special menu on this day, too.
Mid- to Late-March – Holy Week and Easter. Tourists, rather than locals, tend to crowd Venice around Easter time. But that doesn't mean that you cannot take in some lovely pageants, classical music concerts, and Easter services in Venice during Holy Week. Visitors may also wish to attend mass in Saint Mark's Basilica on Easter. Read more about Easter Traditions in Italy. See also Venice in April.
March 19 – Festa di San Giuseppe. The Feast Day of Saint Joseph (the father of Jesus) is also known as Father's Day in Italy. Traditions on this day include children giving gifts to their fathers and the consumption of zeppole (a fried dough delectable, similar to a doughnut).