Events

March 2025 agenda: events you should not miss this month in Mauritius

Check out our March 2025 events calendar. Many events await you this month in Mauritius: workshops, circus, concerts, conferences, cinema screenings and more.

Discover the best events happening in Mauritius this March 2025, from circus and dance performances, cinema screening, creative workshops and concerts. Here’s your curated list for this month’s events.

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Art & Culture

March 14th to 16th • Circus Performance (ENG) MOYA by Zip Zap Circus at Caudan Arts Centre, Port Louis

After a very successful run in January 2024 at the Caudan Arts Centre, MOYA returns to the the Stage for another run of 4 shows In March 2025. MOYA features a collective of 10 young and dynamic performers taking you on a multi-coloured journey through the looking-glass of the Zip Zap Circus - a microcosm of South Africa. The show exudes the tangible spirit of South Africa and is based on their real life Zip Zap stories.

  • ‍Time: representations at 2pm, 3pm and 8pm
  • Price: Rs1350 to Rs2250
  • Info & Booking: caudanartscentre.com

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Saturday, March 15th • Dance Performance Moscow State Academic Dance Theatre – Gzhel Show at Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka

The Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Moka will host Moscow's Gzhel State Academic Dance Theatre for an extraordinary performance. Let yourself be swept away on a sensory journey through Russia, where history and culture intertwine in a breathtaking spectacle. Experience the splendor of Russian folklore brought to life through art, music, and dance.

  • ‍Time: 7pm to 9pm
  • ‍• Price: Rs1000 (Gold), Rs600 (Silver), Free for children under 5
  • ‍• Info & Booking: otayo.com

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March 21th, 22th, 28th & 29th • Theatre Play (FR)Intra Muros at Caudan Arts Centre, Port Louis

After Le Porteur d'Histoire and Edmond, discover Intra Muros, an intense play by Alexis Michalik.
Intra Muros tells the story of Richard, a theatre director who goes to a prison to give a drama class to volunteer prisoners. He is assisted by his ex-wife Jeanne, a well-known actress. The event is organised by Alice, a young social worker working at the prison. However, only two inmates turn up for the workshop: Kevin, a young delinquent, and Ange, a middle-aged man who has been in prison for 28 years, who accompanies his friend to please him.

  • ‍Time: 7:30pm
  • ‍• Price: Rs600 (Standard), Rs800 (VIP)
  • ‍• Info & Booking: caudanartscentre.com

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Cinema Screening

March 8th • Cinema Screening Dirty Dancing (VF/English sub) at Ebène Recreational Park, Ebène

By Emile Ardolino (1987) with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.
“While holidaying with her parents at a resort, Frances is smitten with the resort's rebellious dance instructor. However, her father opposes the relationship, creating ripples in her family.”

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Tuesday, March 11th • Open-air short movies Screening at Amphithéâtre de Telfair, Moka

What better way to celebrate Mauritian culture and the independence of our beautiful country than with an open-air cinema evening? Rendez-vous at Moka for a 100% Mauritian double screening of the short film Pie dan Lo at 7pm and The Blue Penny at 7.15pm.

Pie Dan Lo: ‘On 25 July 2020, the bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground on the reef off the east coast of Mauritius. 12 days later, the oil spills, causing the worst ecological disaster ever in the region.’

The Blue Penny: ‘Harry, a successful businessman, celebrates the wedding of his youngest daughter, Marie, by giving her a 19th century Mauritian stamp that is one of the rarest and most coveted in the world: The Blue Penny. However, the evening takes an unexpected turn when Harry's eldest son, Edward, arrives with his new girlfriend Anna, who happens to be Harry's former mistress. During the evening, family grudges and unspoken secrets come to the fore, while in the shadows a terrible revenge is being prepared.

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Concerts & Festivals

Saturday, March 1st • Classical Music Concert Grand Concert – European Composers 1700–1899 at Caudan Arts Centre, Port Louis

IMMEDIA, in partnership with the European Union, is organising a major concert featuring the Final of the ‘Grand Concours Performing European Composers 1700 - 1900’ in Part 1, and the Orchestre and Chœur du Conservatoire National de Musique François Mitterrand in Part 2. This year's Grand Concours is focusing on European composers from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods (1700-1900).

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Saturday, March 8th • Concert Varsharanee Live in Concert – A Tribute to Bollywood Legends at Caudan Arts Centre, Port Louis

Prepare for an unforgettable evening as Varsharanee, the celebrated Mauritian singer known as the Mauritian Lata Mangeshkar, pays tribute to the timeless legends of Bollywood. From classical and semi-classical gems to the soulful melodies of ghazals, Sufi music, and electrifying pop hits, this concert will be a breathtaking musical journey through the golden era of Indian music.

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Tuesday, March 11th • Jazz Concert (FR-CR) Ivresse Métisse at Caudan Arts Centre, Port Louis

Franco-Swiss pianist François Lindemann's 4th creation at Caudan Art Centre draws its inspiration from the memory of Zanzak Arjoon, agitator, polemist and singer of the contrasts and beauties of Mauritius. As expressed in his latest book, which will be published at the same time as the show, the music composed and arranged by François Lindemann will evoke the stories of Zanzak's life.
With the participation of Jean-Jacques Arjoon (text, voice), François Lindemann (piano/Rhodes, compositions and arrangements), Kurwin Castel (ravanne, percussion), Khughen Cunden (mridangam, percussion), Mathieu Joseph (ravanne, dance), Emelyn Marimootoo, (voice, various percussion instruments), Christophe Bertin (drums, percussion), Kersley Pytambar (double bass) and Samuel Laval (saxes).

  • ‍Time: 7:30pm
  • ‍• Price: Rs1200 (VIP), Rs800 (Premiere), Rs600 (Seconde)
  • ‍• Info & Booking: caudanartscentre.com

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Thursday, March 20th • Recital À deux voix at Château de Labourdonnais, Mapou

With mezzo-soprano Caroline Villain and Anne Chauveau-Dhayan on cello.
Immerse yourself in a journey of sound where the human voice and the cello sing in harmony, from Baroque to Romantic songs, traditional melodies and even French songs. On the programme: Monteverdi, Schubert, Piaf... A light-hearted, melancholy experience in the enchanting setting of the Château de Labourdonnais.

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March 29th and 30th • Concert James Bond Tribute Concert at Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka

The James Bond concert is a tribute celebrating 60 years of the 25 James Bond movies made, featuring a selection of 18 iconic songs from these films, released between 1962 and 2022. The concerts will be performed by the Conservatoire National de Musique François-Mitterrand Orchestra, featuring over 30 talented musicians and four distinguished soloist singers, known as the Select Singers. For two hours, the orchestra will faithfully interpret the James Bond songs in their original form, while the singers will be wearing spectacular, tailor-made costumes for the concerts to immerse the audience in the James Bond mood.

  • ‍Time: 7:30pm on 29th of March, 3:30pm on 30th of March
  • Price: Rs500 to Rs800
  • Info & Booking: otayo.com

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Conferences & Workshops

March 5th, 14th, 19th, 21th & 26th • Sunset boat conference in Port Louis harbor (FR) "Si le port m'étais conté..." at Le Suffren Hotel & Marina

Embark with Maya de Salle - Doctor of Antrophology and founder of My Moris - on a catamaran for a journey through the port's fascinating history. These harbor cruises take you between heritage buildings to learn more about the key role that Port Louis harbor has played in Mauritius's socio-economic landscape since the 18th century.

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Saturday, March 1st • Free Art Workshop (ENG) at Mahatma Gandhi Institute, School of Fine Arts, Moka

Celebrating Creativity & Empowerment on the upcoming occasion of International Women's Day! Join Mingle Mauritius for a special Art Workshop in collaboration with MGI School of Fine Arts. This workshop is not only a free hands-on creative session, you will also have the opportunity to attend an exclusive guided tour of the current exhibit at School of Fine Arts.

  • ‍Time: 10am to 12pm
  • Free event including all art supplies
  • Info & Booking: instagram.com

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Thursday, March 6th • Conference (FR) Femmes Inspirantes : Parcours, Visions et Stratégies at Institut Français de Maurice, Rose Hill

To mark International Women's Rights Day, the IFM is organising a round table featuring women with exceptional career paths who will share their visions and strategies in various fields. An inspiring exchange on the challenges and opportunities of female leadership.

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Saturday, March 8th • Art Workshop "Sip & Paint" by Mingle Mauritius at Ō8 Café, Flic-en-Flac

Join Mingle Mauritius for a tea-time painting event where creativity and empowerment come together!  This edition will be on the theme "Blooming Beauty, A Women's Day Special" to celebrate the incredible women in your life! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with delicious treats, your favourite brew, and a guided painting session in a cozy setting.

  • ‍Time: 3pm to 6pm
  • ‍Price: Rs1400 including all art supplies and tea-time treats
  • Info & Booking: instagram.com or 5508 3977

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Family & Kids

Saturday, March 1st • Parenting Workshop (FR) L'heure des Filous at Institut Français de Maurice, Rose Hill

L'heure des Filou is a bimonthly parent-child workshop for kids aged 3-5 years old offering a warm and supportive space for families to learn and connect. This session will includes a kids-friendly reading session followed by an interactive parenting discussion on “How do you set limits for your young child?

  • ‍Time: 10am to 12pm
  • ‍• Price: Rs500 or Rs300 (for pass Liberté members)
  • ‍• Info & Booking: institutfrancais.mu

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March 3rd to 7th • Children's holiday camps (FR) at Institut Français de Maurice, Rose Hill

The IFM is offering three holiday courses to entertain and awaken your children's creativity! On the programme: a creative workshop for 9-11 year olds where they can make their own accessories, a tech course for 12-16 year olds to explore robotics and AI, and a board games workshop for 6-8 year olds, where they can design their own game while developing cooperation and imagination. A great opportunity to learn while having fun!

  • ‍Time: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
  • Price: Rs6000 or Rs4800 (for pass Liberté members)
  • Info & Booking: institutfrancais.mu

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Wine & Dine

Saturday, March 15th • BBQ Sundowner meet-up by Frolic at Mont Choisy Beach

If you’re new in Mauritius or even if you’re not, this BBQ meetup by Frolic Mauitius is a perfect opportunity for you to meet new people from everywhere around the world, foster new friendships and have a good time. Bring your drinks and your own meat/barbecue choice and salads, as well as your own chairs, and expect a beautiful sunset and cool company.

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