FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Indiana Heritage Quilt Show
Date: Thursday, March 5 through Saturday, March 7
Time: Thursday and Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Monroe Convention Center
Admission: $10.00 per ticket for a daily pass, $20.00 per ticket for a 3-Day pass, $2.00 per ticket for ages 7-12, 6 and under free
Enjoy the 33rd Annual Indiana Heritage Quilt Show, one of the top quilt shows in the Midwest. Over 200 beautiful quilts will be on display. Take a workshop from some of the top quilting instructors in the country, browse through hundreds of fabrics and other sewing notions and accessories in the vendor area, enjoy special travelling quilt exhibits and quilt-related exhibits at area museums. Food and drink sold onsite.
2026 Candy Stripe Classic Criterium
Date: Sunday, March 8
Time: 9:00 AM-4:10 PM
Location: Bloomington Trades District
Admission: Free
The Candy Stripe Classic is a two-day bicycle racing weekend attracting hundreds of registrants from the Midwest. On Sunday March 8th, we will be hosting an action packed criterium-style bike race in the downtown Bloomington Trades District, which will host over 400 racers from across the Midwest. For the community, there will be food trucks, vendors, live music, and a FAMILY FUN RIDE! Vendors and food trucks will be stationed along E Makers Way.
Pet Expo
Date: Sunday, March 8
Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Switchyard Park
Admission: Free
The annual Bloomington Pet Expo is your go-to event for everything pets! Explore the latest products, meet adorable animals, and get expert advice from pet care professionals. Whether you're a pet owner or just an animal lover, it's a great day out for all ages. Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly companions for a day of fun and discovery! Well-behaved pets on leashes or secured in appropriate carriers are welcome.
The Soft Stuff
Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: Gather :handmade shoppe &co.:
Admission: $5.00 per ticket
Our DIY Bar is going full fiber—make a needle-felted animal, crochet your own dino, or sew up an octopus friend. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a curious beginner, this night is all about working with your hands and letting the yarn do the talking. Photos show a sample of the kit options available. This ticket reserves your seat for the night, not a specific piece. You’ll receive $5 off whichever kit you choose during the event.
Pi Day
Date: Saturday, March 14
Time: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location: WonderLab Museum
Admission: Member Free, Non-member $14.50, Access pass $5.00
Join us on Pi Day (March 14th) for a day of math-filled fun as we celebrate the magic of numbers, the beauty of math. Pi Day isn’t just about the number π; it’s about making math engaging, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone!
Banff Film Festival World Tour
Date: Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28
Time: 7:00-10:00 PM
Location: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Admission: $39.00 per ticket
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Hot on the heels of the Festival that is held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in over 600 communities and more than 40 countries across the globe, the Banff World Tour celebrates amazing achievements in outdoor storytelling and filmmaking worldwide.
2026 State of the City
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 6:00-9:30 PM
Location: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Admission: Free
Mayor Kerry Thomson will take the stage for Bloomington’s 2026 State of the City, an evening dedicated to where we’ve been, where we’re headed, and how we move forward together. This free, public event invites residents, businesses, and community partners to gather downtown for a shared look at Bloomington’s progress and priorities. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 6 p.m., followed by a reception to connect with neighbors and city leadership.
LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMANCES
The Bluebird
Location: The Bluebird
Enjoy live musical performances.
- Welcome to the Neighborhood
- Date: Saturday, March 7
- Time: 9:00 PM
- Admission: $12.43 per ticket, 21+
- Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends
- Date: Monday, March 16
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Admission: $44.30 per ticket, 21+
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Location: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Enjoy live performances by the following artists:
- Jerome Collins (of Straight No Chaser)
- Date: Friday, March 6
- Time: 7:00-10:00 PM
- Admission: $25.00-40.00 per ticket
- Filipino Culture Night
- Date: Saturday, March 7
- Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
- Admission: $14.00 per ticket
- Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
- Date: Sunday, March 8
- Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
- Admission: $18.00-$32.00 per ticket
The Comedy Attic
Location: The Comedy Attic
Enjoy live comedy performances by the following comedians:
- The Incomparable Jimmy Pardo- One Night Only!
- Date: Wednesday, March 25
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Admission: $28.00-$33.00 per ticket
- Michael Longfellow From SNL Returns to The Comedy Attic!
- Date: Thursday March 26 through Saturday, March 28
- Time: Thursday 7:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM
- Admission: $23.00-$28.00 per ticket
IU Auditorium
Location: IU Auditorium
Enjoy live performances.
- Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change'®
- Date: Tuesday, March 3
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Admission: $49.00-$69.00 per ticket
- TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
- Date: Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Admission: $26.00-$104.00 per ticket
The Orbit Room
Location: The Orbit Room
Enjoy these live performances.
- Cosmic Songwriter Showcase
- Date: Wednesday, March 4
- Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
- Admission: $5.00 per ticket
Waldron Arts Center
Location: Waldron Arts Center
Enjoy these live performances.
- The DaVinci Code - Live on Stage
- Date: Thursday, March 26 through Sunday, March 29
- Time: Various times
- Admission: $23.00-$43.00 per ticket
ART & EXHIBITS
Revolution & Reflection: Campus Experiences in Art, History, and Ideas
Date: Every week day of March
Time: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location: 1296 E. 7th Street
Admission: Free
Revolution & Reflection: Campus Experiences in Art, History, and Ideas is an arts plaza invitation to everyone to imagine the people and ideas of the United States of America at its founding and as it expanded west. Look for your guide, President George Washington, as you drop in to visit these three revolutionary destinations: The Lilly Library presents The Declaration of Independence: The Motives, The Moment; The Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art showcases George Washington’s portrait by Gilbert Stuart; and IU Auditorium is the caretaker of Thomas Hart Benton’s iconic murals, titled The Social History of Indiana.
Gallery Walk
Date: Friday, March 6
Time: 5:00-8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Bloomington galleries
Admission: Free
Experience downtown Bloomington’s vibrant Arts Mile as select galleries showcase evolving live and virtual exhibits. EVERY. FIRST. FRIDAY. Experience an exciting night of the arts as fourteen distinct galleries stay open late to host special exhibits and serve refreshments from 5-8pm.
SPORTING EVENTS
IU Men's Basketball
- vs. Michigan State
- Date: Sunday, March 1
- Time: 3:45 PM
- Location: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
- Admission charged
- vs. Minnesota
- Date: Wednesday, March 4
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: Bart Kaufman Field
- Admission charged
- vs. Ohio State
- Date: Saturday, March 7
- Time: 5:30 PM
- Location: Bart Kaufman Field
- Admission charged
IU Baseball
- vs. Western Kentucky
- Date: Sunday, March 1
- Time: 2:00 PM
- Location: Bart Kaufman Field
- Admission charged
- vs. North Kentucky
- Date: Tuesday, March 3
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Bart Kaufman Field
- Admission charged
- vs. Wright State
- Date: Tuesday, March 10
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Bart Kaufman Field
- Admission charged
- vs. Oregon
- Date: Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15
- Time: Friday 7:05 PM, Saturday 5:05 PM, Sunday 3:05 PM
- Location: Bart Kaufman Field
- Admission charged
- vs. Vanderbilt
- Date: Tuesday, March 17
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Bart Kaufman Field
- Admission charged
- vs. Minnesota
- Date: Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22
- Time: Friday 6:00 PM, Saturday 2:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM
- Location: Bart Kaufman Field
- Admission charged
- vs. Indiana State
- Date: Tuesday, March 24
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Bart Kaufman Field
- Admission charged
- vs. Nebraska
- Date: Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29
- Time: Friday 7:00 PM, Saturday 3:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM
- Location: Bart Kaufman Field
- Admission charged
- vs. Evansville
- Date: Tuesday, March 31
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Bart Kaufman Field
- Admission charged
IU Softball
- vs. UNC Greensboro
- Date: Sunday, March 1
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Location: Andy Mohr Field
- vs. Minnesota
- Date: Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8
- Time: Friday 6:00 PM, Saturday 2:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM
- Location: Andy Mohr Field
- vs. Loyola-Chicago
- Date: Tuesday, March 10
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Location: Andy Mohr Field
- vs. Rutgers
- Date: Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15
- Time: Friday 6:00 PM, Saturday 2:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM
- Location: Andy Mohr Field
- vs. IU Indy
- Date: Wednesday, March 18
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Andy Mohr Field
- vs. Maryland
- Date: Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22
- Time: Friday 6:00 PM, Saturday 2:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM
- Location: Andy Mohr Field
- vs. Oregon
- Date: Monday, March 23
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Andy Mohr Field
- vs. Detroit Mercy
- Date: Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16
- Time: Friday 6:00 PM and Saturday 2:00 PM
- Location: Andy Mohr Field
RECURRING EVENTS
Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market
Date: Recurring until Saturday, March 29
Time: Saturday's 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Switchyard Park Pavilion
Admission: Free
Enjoy a Saturday morning with 30 vendors with products including fresh produce, local meat and poultry, and jams and sauces.
People's Market
Date: Recurring weekly on Saturday
Time: Saturday's 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: First United Church in the Fellowship Hall
Admission: Free
We strive to work towards intersectional anti-racism, create space for food justice in our food system while cultivating liberation and equity, and ensure access to local food, art, and education.
