Burns Night fundraiser in the Cathedral Nave with the piping in of the haggis, a traditional supper of haggis, neeps and tatties and a ceilidh with a live band.
St Albans Cathedral is hosting a Burns Supper and Ceilidh on Thursday 22 January 2027, with the whole thing taking place in the Cathedral Nave. It's a parish fundraiser, so the money goes towards the Cathedral's work with children and young people.
The evening follows the traditional Burns Night format. It starts with the piping in of the haggis, and the supper itself is haggis, neeps and tatties. Once you've eaten, the night shifts into a ceilidh with a live band, so you'll want to leave some room for dancing after the meal. It's a long one, running from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, with arrival from 7:00pm and supper served at 7:30pm.
For those who haven't spent much time there, the Cathedral is the historic abbey church at the heart of the city. It's not just for services; it runs a full programme of concerts, talks, exhibitions, tours and major cultural events alongside its religious life. The Nave is a huge space, and at the moment it's housing Luke Jerram's monumental Gaia installation, with daytime viewing Monday to Saturday and after-hours 'Gaia Lates' sessions. The Cathedral choir also leads candlelit Lessons and Carols throughout the season.
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So, the night is a mix of a traditional Scottish supper and a ceilidh, all inside the Nave. It runs from 7:00pm to 11:00pm on Thursday 22 January 2027, with arrival from 7:00pm and supper at 7:30pm. The venue is St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY.
