Queens Events Celebrate Diversity in March

From West African dance to Tango, the borough offers a vibrant lineup of cultural performances and activities.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Queens, New York is kicking off March with a diverse array of events and performances celebrating different cultural traditions. The lineup includes West African dance showcases, a Charles Dickens play adaptation, a jazz and spirituals concert, a Holi celebration with an AI-powered chaat experience, and more. The events take place across various venues in neighborhoods like Jamaica, Long Island City, Flushing, Forest Hills, and Sunnyside.

Why it matters

Queens is one of the most diverse counties in the United States, with residents hailing from over 100 different countries. These events highlight the borough's rich cultural tapestry and provide opportunities for the community to come together and experience different artistic traditions.

The details

The events span a wide range of artistic disciplines, from dance and theater to music and visual arts. Highlights include vibrant West African dance performances by Kofago Dance Ensemble and FANIKE! African Dance Troupe, a stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations", and a jazz and spirituals concert featuring Metropolitan Opera and Jazz at Lincoln Center artists. There's also a family-friendly Holi celebration with an AI-powered chaat experience, a showcase of birds of prey, and several dance and theater productions.

  • The events take place from February 27 to March 5, 2026.
  • The St. Pat's for All Parade is on March 1, 2026.
  • The TangoMANIA musical runs from March 5 to March 29, 2026.
  • The STATES: OBSERVATION Butoh Dance Trilogy is from March 5 to March 7, 2026.
  • The Liberty Scrap theater production runs from March 5 to March 29, 2026.

The players

Kofago Dance Ensemble

A dance troupe that performs vibrant West African dance traditions.

FANIKE! African Dance Troupe

A dance company that celebrates African culture through dance.

Nikki Massoud

The playwright who adapted Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" for the stage.

Denisha Ballew

A vocalist performing in the jazz, opera, and spirituals concert.

Alphonse Horne

A trumpeter performing in the jazz, opera, and spirituals concert.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Queens' diverse cultural events in March showcase the borough's vibrant artistic community and its commitment to celebrating the traditions of its residents from around the world.