🥃 Burns Night 2027
in Glasgow
Scotland's annual celebration of poet Robert Burns — suppers, recitations, ceilidh dances and haggis on January 25 — 2 burns night activities and attractions January 20, 2027 to January 28, 2027.
🏛️ Cultural Venues for Burns Night (2)
Frequently asked questions
What is Burns Night and when is it celebrated in Glasgow?
Burns Night is the anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth (January 25, 1759). Each year on or around January 25, Glasgow hosts traditional Burns Suppers featuring haggis, neeps and tatties, recitations of Burns' poetry, the "Address to a Haggis" and ceilidh dancing. Many events are family-friendly; we list Glasgow options above.
Are Burns Night events suitable for children?
Yes — many Burns Suppers are family-friendly, especially the early-evening ceilidhs and museum activities. Look for events labelled "family ceilidh", "junior Burns Supper" or workshops at venues like the Burns Birthplace Museum, the Writers' Museum (Edinburgh) and Glasgow's People's Palace. Late-evening suppers in pubs are usually 18+.
What is haggis and is there a vegetarian option?
Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish made from sheep offal, oats, onions and spices, served with neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes). Most Burns Night menus now offer a vegetarian or vegan haggis (typically lentil and oat-based) alongside the traditional version — call ahead to confirm.
Do I need to know the Burns poems before going?
Not at all — Burns Suppers always include a host who reads the key poems aloud (the "Address to a Haggis", "Tam o' Shanter", "Auld Lang Syne"). It's a friendly, social evening that welcomes both Scots and visitors. Wearing a tartan scarf or kilt is encouraged but optional.
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