Celebrate Robert Burns Night in New England in January 2023, in honor of the Scottish Bard

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The Burns Statue in The Fens, Boston

Since 1801, lovers of Scottish poetry and song have celebrated the life of Scotland's great bard, Robert Burns, on the occasion of his birthday, which was January 25, 1759.

New England has a vibrant community of Scots-Americans who are always in form to gather for authentic Scottish fare and fashion, for a taste of haggis, whisky, songs and poems, for ceilidh dancing and good cheer. Here are a few celebrations taking place in 2023.

January 20
Robert Burns Night
Deerfield Inn
81 Old Main Street
Deerfield, MA
All of the traditional Scottish foods are on this year's menu, including haggis and clapshot, beef, lamb and venison, sticky toffee pudding and cheddar and oak cakes, followed by a toast of Kilchoman Single Malt Scotch whisky.

January 21
Scottish Arts, Inc. presents
Robert Burns Night
Nosh by Concord Market
97 Lowell Road
Concord, MA
This annual Robert Burns gathering features Scottish food and whisky, haggis, piping, dance, good cheer and good poetry. The event is hosted by Scottish Arts, Inc., a non-profit organization that teaches Highland dance, bagpipes, fiddle and drum throughout the year.

January 25 + 28
Burns Night at the Haven
The Haven
2 Perkins Street,
Jamaica Plain
Boston, MA
The Haven’s Burns Night includes a four-course meal of haggis, cullen skink, and more (with vegetarian options available), a single malt scotch toast, songs and poetry. Features live music and an immersive Burns experience.

January 27
Robert Burns Night
International House of Rhode Island
8 Stimson Ave
Providence, RI
Master of Ceremonies Joe Scott leads the celebration for the 9th consecutive year, with an evening of song, poetry and authentic Scottish cuisine, along with live music, and toasts to the Scottish Bard.

January 28
Burns Night
Good Shepherd Luthern Church
Route 15
Jericho, VT
Master of Ceremonies Ian Gauthier kicks off the evening with a recitation of TheSelkirk Grace, the prayer of thanks written by Burns, followed by good food and whisky, songs and poems, and music by the Catamount Pipe Band and guest singer Reverend Arnold Thomas and the Green Mountain Celts.

January 28
Burns Night
The Castleton
Wyndham, NH
An authentic, traditional and classy night, presented by Scots in New England, with everyone dressed in their finest, enjoying an evening of Burns poems and songs, along with dancing and music and a ceilidh to end the evening.

January 28
Robert Burns Night
Hamilton Hall
9 Chestnut Street
Salem, MA
A night of poetry, dance and whisky tasting with brand ambassadors and experts. Try the haggis and enjoy the colorful Scottish traditional attire, then sit down to a delicious three-course meal. And take a chance to win a free trip to the Royal mile in Edinburgh, provided by the National Trust for Scotland.

Here are more stories on Scotland and the Scots in New England, compiled by the Boston Irish Tourism Association. 

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