Burns Night returns January 24, 2026!
Our annual Burns Night will be returning again in 2026 on January 24th! Come celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns and all things Scottish with a traditional Burns Supper, whisky toasts, and a night full of music, song, and dance to celebrate the Scottish arts.
Last chance! Ticket sales ENDING MONDAY 1/19
Schedule
Cocktail Hour : 5 – 6 PM
Call to dinner: 6:05 PM
Ceilidh: 8 PM
Purchase tickets
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What is a Burns night?
A Burns Supper, or Burns Night, is hosted to celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns and his influence on Scottish culture. These celebrations take place around the world, usually near the date of January 25th, Burns’ birthday, and date back to 1802, just a few years after his death. The celebration includes traditions such as the performance of Burns’ famous Address to the Haggis, Toasts to the Lads and Lassies, the Selkirk Grace, the immortal memory, in which a speech is given about Burns, and often features traditional Scottish music and dance to celebrate the arts.
Known as the National Bard of Scotland, most of Burns’ poems were written in the Scots dialect. They document and celebrate traditional Scottish culture, expressions of farm life, and class and religious distinctions. One of his most famous poems, “A Man’s a Man for a’ That,” expresses some of his core ideals of social equality and universal human rights. If you sing “Auld Lang Syne” on New Years Eve, as millions of people do around the world every year, you already know of his work!
Over the course of his life, Burns was responsible for over 300 works, many of which are songs. He is responsible for keeping various traditional Scottish melodies alive by writing lyrics to them. He is best known as a pioneer of the Romantic movement for his lyrical poetry and his rewriting of Scottish folk songs, many of which are still well known across the world today thanks to his influence.
Read more about Burns and his work here.
BYOQ (Bring Your Own Quaich)!
A quaich is a special type of Scottish bowl used for drinking. Its name comes from the gaelic word “cuach,” meaning “cup.” It is used primarily for special drinks, such as whisky. Quaichs are often given in remembrance of special events or occasions, and at Burns Nights around the world they are used in toasts throughout the night.
We have teamed up with The Quaich Company to offer quaichs to guests at a discounted rate. If you don’t already own a quaich to bring, consider looking through the brochure below to purchase your own quaich to bring to the event! They also make a great Christmas present.
We are planning some future whisky tastings and similar events where you will be able to make good use of your traditional quaich. Read more about the Quaich on their website: https://www.thequaichcompany.com/.
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BYOQ order Form                                            Quaich Brochure
Photos from our previous Burns Nights
Scottish Arts and New Hampshire Pipes and Drums are nonprofit organizations committed to education and advancement of the traditional Scottish arts. Your attendance at our events and fundraisers helps to provide immeasurable support for local students, going towards expenses such as hall rental, tuition, and travel expenses to give musicians and dancers the opportunity to compete at greater levels and broaden their knowledge and expertise.
If you are unable to attend the event but still wish to contribute, we always welcome donations – see the bottom of the page for that option.
We thank you for your continuing support!