London is set to host a vibrant array of events to mark Burns Night 2026, Scotland's annual celebration of its national poet, Robert Burns. The festivities, honouring the lyricist behind 'Auld Lang Syne', will see the capital's significant Scottish community and enthusiasts come together for a series of feasts, dances, and poetry readings from Wednesday, January 21, to Sunday, January 25.
A Capital Celebration of Scottish Culture
Burns Night, traditionally observed with haggis, neeps, tatties, whisky, and ceilidh dancing, is a major event for the estimated 200,000 Scots living in London. This year, the main night falls on Sunday, January 25, but venues across the city are hosting events throughout the preceding week. The celebrations promise a hearty blend of tradition and contemporary twists, offering everything from formal suppers to lively barn dances.
Top Burns Night Events and Ticket Details
London Ceilidh Club in Bayswater is hosting two major parties at Porchester Hall on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24. Doors open at 7pm, with a haggis buffet at 7:15pm and over three hours of dancing from 8pm to 11pm. The evening features an address to the haggis at 9pm, bagpipe music, and concludes with 'Auld Lang Syne'. Standard tickets are priced at £63.
The group Cut A Shine will hold four evenings of non-stop dancing at The Round Chapel in Lower Clapton. While Friday and Saturday are sold out, tickets from £15 remain for Thursday, January 22, and Sunday, January 25. The event includes traditional food and a dedicated whisky bar with a selection of single malts.
Big Penny Social in Walthamstow, London's biggest beer hall, is running five nights of celebrations from Wednesday, January 21, to Sunday, January 25. Tickets start from £10 for evenings featuring a live band, caller, bagpipes, Scottish whisky, and haggis.
Gastronomic Tributes to the Bard
For those seeking a culinary focus, several restaurants are offering special Burns Night menus. The Hunter’s Moon in South Kensington will serve a Scottish set menu all day on Sunday, January 25, with two courses for £40 or three for £48, including an address to the haggis at 7pm.
At Sam’s Riverside in Hammersmith, a three-course menu with a welcome dram of Woven whisky and live bagpipes costs £65 per person. The menu features options like cullen skink, homemade vegetarian haggis, and cranachan.
Pizza parlour Ria’s will host a one-off Scottish feast at its Notting Hill and Soho sites on Sunday, January 25, featuring playful dishes like Haggis Pops and a haggis-neeps-and-tatties pizza pie, finished with Irn-Bru ice cream and a deep-fried Mars bar.
Other notable offerings include a Scottish twist on the classic sharing roast at Pivot Bar & Bistro in Covent Garden (£99 for four, January 24-25), a three-course supper at The Table Cafe in Battersea for £45 (January 24), and a 'shindig' with Scottish 'scran' and cocktails at The White Hart in Barnes (January 24). Additionally, the Oso Arts Centre will host a supper with poetry, music, and a ceilidh for £50 for non-members on Saturday, January 24.
With such a diverse programme, Londoners and visitors alike have ample opportunity to don a touch of tartan and raise a glass to Scotland's beloved national poet, Robert Burns, in true celebratory style.
