Burns Night in London 2027

Burns Night comes to various venues across London on Monday 25 January 2027, the anniversary of Robert Burns' birth. The night celebrates Scotland's national bard, born in 1759, and it's a tradition that falls on or around that date every year.

If you've never been to one, the whole thing is built around a supper of haggis, neeps and tatties, washed down with a dram of Scottish whisky. The food is only part of it, though. The evening usually includes poetry readings, toasts, bagpipe music and ceilidh dancing, with recitals of Burns' poems and songs like the Selkirk Grace and the Address to a Haggis. It's as much about the community spirit and the cultural festivity as it is about the meal, and it gives you a proper glimpse into Scotland's heritage.

Across London, restaurants and bars host one-off suppers and parties for the occasion, and you'll see plenty of people wearing tartan for the night. Because it's spread across different venues rather than one single spot, you can pick the one that suits you best. Entry is free, so you can just turn up and get involved.