March starts this Sunday, March 1, and the calendar is already packed. Whether you’re a longtime local, a seasonal visitor, or just passing through, there’s a solid mix of live music, community activities, art, and local fun lined up this month. Here’s your go-to planning guide for the best things to do in Ormond Beach this March 2026.
Live at the PAC: Eight Nights You Won’t Want to Skip
The Ormond Beach PAC (399 N. US-1) is running one of its busiest spring lineups yet. From classic rock to soul and country tributes, there’s a show for just about every taste:
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TOBY: The Experience on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 PM
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An Evening with Wishbone Ash featuring Argus Live on Friday, March 13 at 7:30 PM
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Ultimate Garth and Shania Tribute on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 PM
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Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone on Sunday, March 22 at 3:00 PM
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The Lovin’ Spoonful on Wednesday, March 25, at 7:30 PM
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The Edwards Twins on Thursday, March 26, at 7:00 PM
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The Backtrack Blues Band and Yates McKendree on Friday, March 27, at 7:00 PM
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That Motown Show on Saturday, March 28, at 7:00 PM
The Herman’s Hermits performance is the one to watch first. It sold out weeks in advance last year, and this encore date is already getting attention. Book your tickets this weekend before they’re gone.
Loud, Local, and All Day Long: Coastal Carnage Fest 2026
If heavy music and craft beer sound like your kind of Saturday, mark March 28 on your calendar now. The first annual Coastal Carnage Metal and Hardcore Festival takes over Ormond Brewing Company for a full-day event unlike anything else in Ormond Beach this spring.
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Location: 301 Division Ave, Unit 15, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
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Hours: Doors open at 10:00 AM, show runs from 11 AM to 10 PM
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Lineup: Oriena, Agree to Hate, Alive in Stone, Vital Pain, Sister Kill Cycle, and Silver Bullet Smile
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All ages welcome
Six live acts over 11 hours with cold drinks on tap at one of the city’s best local breweries. Grab your tickets early since first-time festivals like this tend to draw bigger crowds than expected.
Free, Walkable, and Worth Your Saturday: Art Walk on March 7
Looking for free things to do in Ormond Beach, FL, this March? The Arts District holds its monthly Art Walk on the first Saturday of every month, and March 7 is your first chance this spring. Galleries along 128 W. Granada Blvd. open from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, featuring Frame of Mind, Art Spotlight, The Studio by Artist Angel Lowden, and the Ormond Memorial Art Museum.
No admission, no reservations, and no dress code required. Just show up and walk through one of the more creative stretches of downtown Ormond Beach.
Want to stay on top of events like this every single month? Head over to Ormond Beach Connect and bookmark the articles page so nothing slips past you.
Get Moving This Month: Mayor’s Health and Fitness Challenge
The city’s Mayor’s Health and Fitness Challenge is running this spring as a free, four-week community initiative open to all Ormond Beach residents. Led by Mayor Leslie, the program encourages everyday healthy habits, whether that’s a morning walk, a group fitness class, or just making movement part of your daily routine.
Visit the city’s community events page for registration details and the weekly schedule before the month kicks off.
Tips for Making the Most of March in Ormond Beach
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Book PAC tickets this week since tribute and legacy shows sell out two to three weeks ahead
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Secure your Coastal Carnage Fest tickets now while early-bird availability lasts
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Put March 7 on your calendar for the free Arts District walk, no cost and no signup needed
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Follow your favorite local restaurants and shops on social media since many Ormond Beach businesses run spring specials, seasonal menus, and limited-time promotions tied to the busy March season
More Is Already on the Way
March is one of the most active months in Ormond Beach, FL, and this year’s lineup proves it. The community calendar stretches well into spring with events like the Celtic Festival in April and Art in the Park in May already on the books.
To stay ahead of every new deal, event announcement, and community highlight coming your way, keep checking Ormond Beach Connect so your schedule stays full all season long.
Sources: ormondbeach.org, eventbrite.com, ormondarts.com
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