Burn's Night around the world 2010

It's the annual celebration of Robert Burns when the globe will be turning to the tune of ceilidh bands, the tapping of dancing toes and the feasting of the traditional Burn's Supper of haggis and whisky. Why not find out where to join a local celebration and join in!

Tell us about your Burn's Night event overseas

Australia

Saturday 23rd January

Burns Supper

St Andrews Society of Northern Australia

To cater for the growing popularity of the Burns Supper, the Society will be holding it in the ballroom at the Duxton Hotel for the first time.

Second only to the St Andrew’s Day Ball in popularity, our Burns Supper is always a wonderful event . . . a fun mix of a traditional Burns Supper, with all the toasts and recitations that are a part of honouring Scotland’s favourite son, and a ceilidh, with dancing and singing taking the fore.

More information:
saintandrew.org.au

Monday 25th January

Burns Supper

The Saint Andrew Society of Western Australia

Duxton Hotel, Perth

A fun mix of a traditional Burns Supper, with all the toasts and recitations that are a part of honouring Scotland’s favourite son, and a ceilidh, with dancing and singing taking the fore.

More information:
saintandrew.org.au

Azerbaijan

Saturday 30th January, 7:00pm

Annual Burns Supper

Baku, Landmark Rotunda

Held by the Baku Caledonian Society

More information:
calsocbaku@yahoo.co.uk

Canada

Friday 22nd January

Burns Night Dinner

St Andrew’s Society of Montreal

More information:
www.standrews.qc.ca

Saturday 23rd January, 6:00pm

103rd Annual Burns Night

St Andrews Society of Winniepeg

The Marlborough Hotel, 331 Smith Street. Parking in the parkade opposite the hotel

Founded in 1907, the Winnipeg Robert Burns Club has held a "Burns Supper" on an annual basis since the inaugural event in 1908. Now in its second century, the Club continues the history of semi-formal, convivial occasions in the traditional Burns Supper format.

More information:
Email rljcormack@shaw.ca or sirracol@hotmail.com

England

Saturday 16th January, 7:30pm

Burn's Night Supper 2010

Cambridge Scottish Society

Masonic Hall, Bateman Street, Cambridge

The Burns' Night Supper starts at 7:30pm with a wine reception, followed by the traditional meal, speeches and dancing.

More information:
www.camscotsoc.org.uk

Saturday 23rd January, 7:00pm

Burn's Supper 2010

Huntingdon & District Caledonian Society

More information:
www.hdcs.org.uk

Saturday 23rd January, 7:00pm

Burns Supper

Mid Sussex Caledonian Society

Venue: Sofitel Gatwick

Friday 22nd January

Burn's Night Dinner Dance

St Andrews Society for York

Held at the Gimcrack rooms at York Racecourse. The Haggis is the star of the night, of course. With all due honour and respect the wiley bird will be piped to the top table and addressed in style. There follows yet another sumptuous meal and orations to the immortal memory of the great bard. Dance the night away to the live accordian music of Ian Slater. The Dance Programme will include a mix of styles from the Waltz and Foxtrot through to Dashing White Sergeant and Eightsome Reel. Carriages at 1am.

France

Friday 4th February, 7.30pm

Burns Supper

Montpellier

Restaurant "L’AUTHENTIQUE" Route Pompignane, Castelnau-le-Lez

A l’occasion de l’anniversaire de Robert Burns, Poète National de l’Ecosse. L’Association France-Ecosse sera honorée de votre présence au dîner de gala. Dîner et Cérémonie du haggis, animation et musique écossaise.

More information:
Renseignements auprès de Mr. Rossi, tél. 04.67.79.01.58 ou Mr. Buigues, tél. 04.67.47.16.10

Germany

Saturday 23rd January, 7.30pm

Burns Night 2010

Caledonian Society Bonn

Gemeindesaal Evangelische Kirche Bad Godesberg, Kronprinzenstraße 31

More information:
www.caledonian-society-bonn.de

Norway

Saturday 23rd January

Burn's Supper 2010

The Caledonian Society of Norway

Oslo Militære Samfunds Selskapslokaler, Myntgt 3, 0151 Oslo

More information:
www.cally.org

Philippines

Saturday 23rd January

Burns Supper

The Manila St Andrew’s Society

The Intercontinental Hotel Makati

Celebration of the 251st birthdate of Robert Burns, Scotland's finest literary talent, features an Address to his Immortal Memory followed by toast and replies to the Lassies and Guests.

More information:
manilastandrews.org

Singapore

Saturday 23rd January

Robert Burns Supper

Singapore St Andrews Society

The Tanglin Club, Cocktail Reception from 7:30pm

Come and join in our annual celebration of Scotland’s favourite poet. The evening includes pre-dinner drinks, wine, beer and soft drinks before and during dinner.

South Africa

Saturday 23rd January

Burns Night

Johannesburg (Eastern) South Africa Caledonian Society

Benoni Country Club, Morris Avenue, Morehill

The great traditional celebration of the life and works of our national poet.

Thailand

Saturday 23rd January, 7:30pm

Burns Supper in Armari Watergate Hotel

The Bangkok St Andrews Society

Enjoy a traditional night full of fun!

More information:
www.bangkokscot.com

UAE

Friday 29th January, 7:30pm

Burns Supper in the Embassy Gardens

The Scottish St Andrews Society of Abu Dhabi

Celebration of 250 years of Scotland’s national bard Robert Burns. Come along and join in.

Thursday 21st January, 7pm

Burns Night 2010

Dubai Caledonian Society

More information:
www.dubaicaledoniansociety.com

USA

Saturday 30th January

Burns Night Dinner

St. Andrew’s Society of Atlanta

Marietta Country Club

The Officers and Board of Directors of the St. Andrew’s Society of Atlanta welcome members and their guests for the Burns Night Dinner

More information:
www.standrewsatlanta.org

Saturday 23rd January

Annual Robert Burns Supper

The Caledonian Society of Hawaii

More information:
www.scotsinhawaii.org

Saturday 16th January

11th Annual Robert Burns Supper

The Illinois St Andrew Society

Chicago Scots are invited to celebrate the life, poetry and music of Robert Burns at the Union League Club with cocktails, live ceilidh music and dancing. A tribute to the immortal memory of the poet will be delivered by Reverend Calum I. McLeod.

More information:
www.chicago-scots.org

Saturday 30th January

Robert Burns Supper

St Andrew’s Society, Los Angeles

La Canada Thursday Club

Live band, dancing, traditional toasts, Scottish food and complimentary bar.

More information:
web.mac.com/rees1/SASLA

Saturday 23rd January

26th Annual Burns Night Supper and Ceilidh

Las Vegas Celtic Society

Madrid Room in the Suncoast Hotel, Rampart & Alta
Cocktails: 5:30 p.m. Program and Dinner: 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy the sounds of Scottish music by the Desert Skye Pipes and Drums. Delight in the dancing from members of the Las Vegas Highland Dance Association. Join in with the St. Andrew's Country Dancers and dance the night away to your favourite tunes.

More information:
www.lasvegascelticsociety.org

Saturday 23rd January

Burns Night Dinner

Northwest St Andrew’s Society, Oregon

Roth's Hospitality Centre, West Salem, Oregon

Come join the festivities while we celebrate Scotland's National Bard! A delightful evening with speeches, poems, music & more to celebrate all things Scottish, including a traditional dinner.

More information:
www.nwsas.org

Saturday 16th January, 5:00pm

Robert Burns Night

Douglas Society Scottish Society, Oregon

Douglas County Fairgrounds, Cascade Room in the Community Conference

Saturday 23rd January, 6:00pm

Annual Burns Supper

New York Caledonian Club

3 West Club, 3 West 51st Street at 5th Avenue, New York, 10019

More information:
www.nycaledonian.org