Sat, Jan 16, 2027
✓ Confirmed by host A Celebration of Robbie Burns with Blackthorn
Place des Arts · Coquitlam, British Columbia
Place des Arts · concert with haggis at intermission
Monday, January 25, 2027 · Robert Burns' 268th birthday
Burns Night 2027
Every January, Scots and friends of Scotland around the world raise a glass to the poet Robert Burns (1759–1796) with a Burns Supper. Most suppers happen on the nearest weekend, so look from mid-January to early February.
What happens at a Burns Supper?
🙏 The Selkirk Grace
A short four-line grace in Scots, often credited to Burns, opens the meal: some have meat and can't eat, some can eat but lack it, and we're thankful to have both.
🥁 Piping in the haggis
Everyone stands as a piper leads the haggis to the top table. It's a savoury pudding of oatmeal, spices and lamb, and vegetarian versions are common now.
🗡️ The Address to a Haggis
Someone performs Burns' poem to the haggis with plenty of drama, slicing it open at the line "an' cut you up wi' ready slight." Then there's a toast, usually with whisky.
🍽️ Neeps, tatties and toasts
Dinner comes with neeps and tatties (turnip and potato). Then come speeches: the Immortal Memory of Burns, a cheeky Toast to the Lassies, and the lassies' Reply.
🤝 Auld Lang Syne
The night ends with everyone in a circle, arms crossed and hands joined, singing Burns' Auld Lang Syne. Many suppers carry on with a ceilidh dance.
First time? Wear what you'd wear to a nice dinner. A kilt or a tartan scarf, tie or sash is welcome but never required. See what to wear.
Burns suppers in Canada, 2027
6 confirmed by the host, venue or performers so far, plus 5 listed elsewhere and 8 regulars who haven't announced a date yet. Hosts usually announce from November to December, and we'll add them as they do.
Fri, Jan 22, 2027
✓ Confirmed by host Burns Club of Calgary's 51st Annual Burns Supper
Burns Club of Calgary · Calgary, Alberta
Hotel Arts
Fri, Jan 22, 2027
✓ Confirmed by host St. Andrew's Society of Toronto Burns Dinner
St. Andrew's Society of Toronto · Toronto, Ontario
University Club of Toronto · tickets usually go on sale in November and sell out
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
✓ Confirmed by host Burns Night at Cornerstone Music Cafe
Cornerstone Music Cafe · Calgary, Alberta
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
✓ Confirmed by host Robert Burns Dinner, Barrie Legion
Royal Canadian Legion (410 St. Vincent St, Barrie) / Barrie Pipes & Drums · Barrie, Ontario
Barrie Legion, 410 St. Vincent St · with Barrie Pipes & Drums
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
Unconfirmed, check with host Robbie Burns Night, Battleford Highland Dancing Association
Battleford Highland Dancing Association · Battleford, Saskatchewan
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
Unconfirmed, check with host Vancouver Burns Supper
Scottish Cultural Centre (Vancouver Scottish societies) · Vancouver, British Columbia
Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St
Sun, Jan 24, 2027
✓ Confirmed by host Burns Supper at Tea On West
Tea On West (restaurant) · Hamilton, Ontario
Sun, Jan 24, 2027
Unconfirmed, check with host Robbie Burns event, Nutana Legion
Royal Canadian Legion Nutana Branch · Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Mon, Jan 25, 2027
Unconfirmed, check with host Burns Statue Celebration
Community gathering (Allan Gardens) · Toronto, Ontario
Robert Burns statue, Allan Gardens · free, outdoors
Sat, Jan 30, 2027
Unconfirmed, check with host Robbie Burns Dinner & Dance
Flagstaff Scottish Club · Killam, Alberta
Killam Community Hall
Usually held, date to come
These hosts hold a Burns night most years. It's usually late January, so watch their page.
St. Andrew-Caledonian Society of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Edmonton Scottish Society
Edmonton, Alberta
Medicine Hat Burns Club
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Alberta Fire Scottish Pipes & Drums / Strathmore Legion #10
Strathmore, Alberta
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 / Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums
Cobourg, Ontario
St. Andrew's Society of Montreal
Montreal, Quebec
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 564 / Lockerby Highlanders Pipe Band
Sudbury, Ontario
St. Andrew's Society of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Confirmed suppers are also in our events calendar and the calendar feed. Dates change, so always check with the host.