Shamrocks, Symphonies, and Stagecraft: What’s On in Baltimore Today

Green Streets and Grand Marches: The St. Patrick’s Parade

Sunday, March 15, 2026, marks a major milestone for the city as the annual St. Patrick Parade returns for its 71st year. Known as the jewel in Maryland’s emerald crown, the festivities officially begin at 2:00 PM. The parade route starts at the Washington Monument in Mount Vernon and winds its way south down Charles Street, concluding at the Inner Harbor. Spectators can expect a vibrant display of Irish culture, including pipe and drum bands, step dancers, and elaborate floats. For those looking for extra magic, keep an eye out for the Baltimore Faerie Faire, whose members will be joining the procession as part of the "March with the Faeries and Giants" event starting at 12:30 PM near the monument.

A Golden Jubilee for Bach

For a change of pace, the 50th Annual Baltimore Bach Marathon offers a sophisticated musical retreat. Taking place at St. David’s Episcopal Church from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, this event is the oldest of its kind in the United States. To celebrate the half-century mark, the program features the area’s premier Baroque interpreters performing Johann Sebastian Bach’s monumental Mass in B minor starting at 4:00 PM. The marathon is open to the public with a suggested donation, allowing guests to drop in and out throughout the afternoon to experience the swirling counterpoint and soaring melodies of the master composer.

Final Curtain Calls and Local Theater

Today is a significant day for Baltimore’s theater scene, as several high-profile runs reach their final performances. Theater-goers should check for last-minute availability for the following productions:

• trinity: The world premiere of Lena Waithe’s play concludes its extended run at Baltimore Center Stage. The 3:00 PM matinee will be followed by a special talkback session with Waithe and activist Darnell L. Moore.
• Next to Normal: Iron Crow Theatre presents its final performance of this powerful musical at the M&T Bank Exchange today.
• Murder on the Orient Express: Dundalk Community Theatre wraps up its stage adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic with a closing matinee.
• Antigone: For those following the classics, Sophocles’ tragedy continues its run at Spotlighters Theatre with a performance this afternoon.

Artistic Immersions at the BMA

If you prefer a quiet gallery walk, the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) is showcasing its newly launched suite of Matisse exhibitions. The highlight is "Fratino and Matisse: To See This Light Again," which explores the aesthetic connection between the 20th-century icon and contemporary Maryland painter Louis Fratino. Additionally, the museum is still hosting the comprehensive exhibition "Amy Sherald: American Sublime." The BMA and the Walters Art Museum are both open today until 5:00 PM, providing a perfect cultural bookend to a busy Sunday in the city.