Join Place des Arts for their annual celebration of Scotland’s National Bard, Robbie Burns! Fiddler, Rosie Carver, with Celtic band Blackthorn and a special guest piper feature the musical traditions of Scotland with a special focus on Burns’ songs and poems at Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave. Info: www.placedesarts.ca
Break out the haggis and the scotch and celebrate Robbie Burns Day at Market Wines- University District, 4109 University Avenue Northwest. Info: www.eventbrite.ca/e/robbie-burns-festival-tickets-1050892707377
The Society’s annual event that celebrates Robert Burns who came to fame as a poet when he was 27 years old. Share a wee dram with friends, enjoy a traditional Scottish meal at L'Espace Canal at Restaurant L'Ambroisie, 4020 Saint Ambroise St. Info: www.standrews.qc.ca/burns-supper.html
A traditional Burns Dinner in conjunction with the University Club of Toronto. The event follows the time-honoured format with the Address to a Haggis, The Immortal Memory and Toasts to the Lassies and Laddies. Info: www.standrewstoronto.ca/sast_event/rabbie-burns-dinner
Join the Calgary Burns Club for a night of Scottish tradition and celebration. Info: www.calgaryburnsclub.com
Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Scottish poet Robert Burns. The tradition of the Burns Night Supper was first held in 1801 by the poet’s friends, five years after his death.
This annual celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns includes a traditional Scottish meal, entertainment, dancing to the wonderful music of Kilbirnie Station and a dance program to suit everyone at Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. Info: www.rscdsvancouver.org
Celebrate the life and poetry of the great Scottish bard, Robbie Burns, in 2025 with a night of haggis, whisky, and traditional music, at Fairmont Palliser. Info: www.eventbrite.com/e/nes-robert-burns-2025-tickets-1028871100157
Join the 2403 SD&G Highlanders RC Army CC for an evening of Scottish tradition and a kilt fundraiser at the Royal Canadian Legion. Info: www.2403armycadets.com
Celebrating one of Scotland’s most famous bards. Experience piping in the haggis and an Ode to the Lassies. Enjoy a traditional buffet style Robbie Burns Supper with Haggis, Roast Beef, all the Trimmings and more! Music by Seventh Town is a Canadian acoustic Celtic folk band. Info: www.coveinn.com/event/robbie-burns-supper
Don your kilt and hit the ice at Officers' Square Provincial Heritage Place and honour Robbie Burns' birthday. Hot chocolate, shortbread cookies, and haggis burgers will also be waiting for you at the Fredericton Region Museum. Info: www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-second-annual-freddy-kilt-skate-tickets-1047037676877
A traditional Burns Supper of aged Roast Beef with all the trimmings-Haggis, Neaps & Tatties. The Kiwanis Club of East York welcomes all folks of Scottish heritage, and those who wish they were, at 1100 Millwood Rd. Info: www.eventbrite.ca/e/robbie-burns-supper-2025-tickets-1084808584679
Join the Greater Moncton Scottish Association for a traditional Robert Burns Dinner - a night of Scottish culture, food, and kinship at the Dan Bohan Family Centre, 5 Fatima Dr, Riverview. Info: www.greatermonctonscots.org
A fun-filled evening at the Columbo Lodge, complete with a traditional Scottish roast beef dinner and performances from the award-winning Kamloops Pipe Band and Highland dancers. Info: www.kamloopshighlandgames.org
A night with the Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers full of delicious food (including haggis of course), exciting prizes, and great trivia at Rideau Acres Banquet. Info: www.robroykingston.com
Join the Penticton Scottish Festival at the Penticton Lakeside Resort, 21 Lakeshore Drive W, for an evening of poetry, music, dancing, and cheer. Info: www.pentictonscottishfestival.ca/robbie-burns-2023
Celebrate Scottish culture and heritage in true Canadian fashion at Verdun Auditorium, 4110 Boulevard LaSalle. Info: www.standrews.qc.ca/kilt-skate.html
Traditional Burns Night Dinner. Featuring poetry, speeches, dancers, pipe band, and dance to follow at 203 Glasgow Ave. Info: [email protected]
Join us for an unforgettable Robbie Burns Supper as we honour the life and legacy of Scotland’s beloved poet, Robert Burns. This special evening promises a celebration filled with poetry, traditional Scottish food, live entertainment, and dancing with friends, family, and fellow Scots in the heart of Ottawa. Reel Ottawa Dance Company will showcase the ... Read more
2 Burns parties at Deacon Brodie's Pub at 247 Elgin Street, Ottawa - no cover, pub quiz, pipes, drums and giveaways - lots to enjoy and something for everyone! Call the pub to book a table so you don't miss out. Info: 613 236 6464 or www.deaconbrodies.ca
Robbie Burns Luncheon with Lakeshore Chapter OES Members Rameses Shrine Hall, 124, Queens Plate Dr. Social hour 12:30pm - Luncheon- 1:30pm. Tickets $30.00 Cash Bar. Live Entertainment, Highland dancers, Silent Auction. Info: Dianne Rowan: [email protected]
Join the Flagstaff Scottish Club in celebrating Robert Burns with food, music and more. Info: www.flagstaffscottishclub.com/robbieburns
Join the Edmonton Scottish Society for an evening filled with Scottish tradition, entertainment, and community spirit. Includes performances from McKinnon School of Highland Dance. Info: www.edmontonscottishsociety.org
Get ready for a night of bagpipes, drums, haggis, and plenty of dancing with support going towards your local Strathcona Firefighters Pipes and Drums Association at Average Joe's, 240-390 Baseline Rd. Info: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfpda-robbie-burns-night-tickets-1100068036109
Everyone is invited to skate in their kilted attire 11:30 pm to 2 pm at the Maxville and District Sports Complex, 25 Fair St for the Great Canadian Kilt Skate - North Glengarry Edition. Info: www.kiltskate.com
Come join us for our eleventh straight year of celebrating Scotland with bare knees and ice. Hands Across the Water Kilt Skate Weekend! This year, Ottawa and other kilt skate communities across Canada are coordinating their events on the same weekend as the first-ever kilt skate in Scotland at Lansdowne Park Skating Court. Info: www.ottscot.ca
This is the biggest event in the RSCDS Toronto Scottish country dance year, and the premier event of the tradition in Toronto. Dance to an interesting, danceable, and familiar programme at Havergal College Main Auditorium. Info: www.dancescottish.ca
The Ardbrae Scottish Country Dancers of Ottawa invite you to join them at their Annual Ball. The Atlantic Firth SCD Band will again provide lively music for a special evening of dancing. Enjoy a Winterlude weekend in Ottawa, ending with a Sunday Brunch before you set off for home. Info: www.ardbrae.org
Come join us for Petawawa’s first-ever kilt skate to celebrate Scotland’s contribution to Canada — celebrate with bare knees and ice! Info: www.ottscot.ca
Scottish country dance event presented by the RSCDS Edmonton Caledonian Branch at Chateau Lacombe Hotel. Info: www.rscdsedmonton.com
Scottish country dance event at Scottish Cultural Centre,8886 Hudson St. Info: www.scottishculturalcentre.com
Help us defend Fergus’ title as Kilt Skate Capital of Canada at Centre Wellington Sportsplex. Info: [email protected]
Celebrating Scottish Gaelic across the globe, and aims to raise the profile of Gaelic through community initiatives, schools’ engagement, projects and events. Info: www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot
Scottish folk singer Iona Fyfe returns to downtown Toronto, at the Rivoli, 334 Queen Street West. Info: https://standrewstoronto.ca/events-listings
Listen or play some pipes today! This is a day initiated by The Bagpipe Society to celebrate the world’s many bagpipes and piping traditions and what is known the world over as the sound of Scotland!
Join The Celtic Kitchen Party or a wild night of music, dancing, and good craic as The Celtic Kitchen Party hits up Cornwall. Info: www.celtickitchenparty.com
Join The Celtic Kitchen Party this coming St. Patrick's for an evening of Celtic music (both traditional and contemporary) at the beautiful Kingston Grand Theatre. Info: www.celtickitchenparty.com
Join the Flagstaff Scottish Club in celebrating Tartan Day with music, dance and more. Info: www.flagstaffscottishclub.com/highlandflingevent
Come celebrate with your friends-in-dance at RSCDS Hamilton, Canada’s 1st and oldest Branch celebrating their Platinum Anniversary — 70 years of Scottish Country Dancing in Hamilton! Live music by Scotch & Soda at Scottish Rite, 4 Queen Street South. Info: www.rscdshamilton.org
Dr.Lynn McDonald will be receiving the Scottish Studies Society's 2025 Scot of the Year Award in view of her long public career and many contributions to building a better Canada, especially in relation to women's equality and pay equity, at The Arts & Letters Club, 14 Elm St. Info: www.scottishstudies.com
Scottish country dance event at Scottish Cultural Centre,8886 Hudson St. Info: www.scottishculturalcentre.com
Scottish country dance event. The programme contains a lovely selection of dances suited to delight both newer and experienced dancers, to the live music of Scotch & Soda, at the banquet hall at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 101, 3850 Lake Shore Blvd W. Info: www.dancescottish.ca
Saskatchewan’s premier Scottish festival with pipe bands, Clans, dancing and more at Victoria Park. Info: www.saskhighland.ca
A family-focused weekend of Scottish and Celtic arts and culture including pipe band competitions, Scottish Highland dancing competitions, Heavy Events, Clans and more at Topaz Park. Info: www.victoriahighlandgames.com
World Whisky Day invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Events are taking place all over the globe. Info: www.worldwhiskyday.com
A celebration of Celtic culture and music at at Spatz Theatre. Info: www.hfxcelticfest.ca
The Spirit of Scotch is an evening filled with five of the finest Scotch whiskies paired with sumptuous food at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre. Savour the rich flavours of exclusive Scotches from five distinguished Scottish distilleries and participate in an auction of unique and hard to obtain whiskies. Info: www.gravenhurstrotary.org
Highland dance, pipes & drums, heavy events, and sword competitions as well as demonstrations, workshops, live entertainment, and cultural exhibitions at the Hal Betts Sportsplex. Info: wwww.monctonhighlandgames.com
A weekend of Celtic music and celebration at at Happy Green Acres. Info: www.happygreenacres.com
A celebration of Scotland with pipe bands, clans, entertainemnt and more for the whole family at Port Hope Agricultural Park, 62 McCaul St. Info: www.northumberlandhighlandgames.ca
British Columbia Highland Games with piping, drumming & pipe bands competitions, highland dancing, heavy events, massed pipe bands, whisky school, cultural workshops and more at Town Centre Park. Info: www.scotfestbc.com
Pipe Bands, Highland Dancers, Heavy Games, Canoe/Kayak Races, Sheep shearing, Clan booths, Sword demos at Legacy Park. Info: www.manitobahighlandgathering.org
Concerts and céilidhs, pub nights and square dances-a celebration of Gaelic culture. Info: www.kitchenfest.ca
There’s something for everyone at the Tattoo: marching bands, acrobats, dancers, military displays, pipes and drums, and much more at the Scotiabank Centre. Info: www.nstattoo.ca
A great celebration of the Scottish Canadian community. Pipe band displays and competitions, Clans & heritage displays, Scottish dance and competitions, vendors, enetertainment and more at Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, 6155 Arner Town Line. Info: www.kingsvillehighlandgames.ca
Celebrating 25 years of promoting Scottish culture and tradition. Info: www.kincardinescottishfestival.ca
Pipe bands, Scottish dance, Clans, heavy events, entertainment and more at King’s Park. Info: www.pentictonscottishfestival.ca
A fun weekend of Ottawa Valley and Celtic entertainment, performed in the natural amphitheater of Gemmill Park in the heart of Almonte. Info: www.almonteceltfest.com
The longest running Highland Games in North America-with a full program of traditional Scottish events and entertainment. Info: www.antigonishhighlandgames.ca
The day is packed with many events such as the Highland Dance Competition, a Scottish Dog Breed Exhibition, special performances by musicians, and of course lots of pipe bands. Info: www.uxbridgescottishfestival.com
A celebration of Scottish tradition with Scottish heavy events, pipes bands and the North American Pipe Band Championships, Scottish Clans, Celtic entertainment and more. Info: www.glengarryhighlandgames.com
Bringing together Montrealers of all backgrounds to celebrate Scottish sport, music and culture at Douglas Hospital grounds. Info: www.montrealhighlandgames.com
Join Scottish country dancers from far and wide for a week of dancing fun at beautiful Bishop’s University. Info: www.tac-rscds.org
An annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment. Featuring: Heavy Events Competitions, Pipe Band Competitions, Highland Dancers, over 50 Clans & Heritage Village, Whisky Tasting, McKiddie’s Centre, Celtic musicians and international vendors featuring Scottish wares and more. Info: www.fergusscottishfestival.com
The ultimate Celtic experience on the shores of Lake Huron with Celtic music, vendors, entertainment and more. Info: www.celticfestival.ca
A weekend of Scottish culture featuring pipe bands, dance, athletics, clans and more at Nunns Creek Park, 1465 16 Ave. Info: www.campbellriverhighlandgathering.ca
A day full of highland activities, such as heavy events, highland dancing, festival entertainers, a kids zone, artisan and food vendors, and more. The day concludes with a Cèilidh (dance) performed by a live band. Info: www.flagstaffscottishclub.com/gotchf-event
Celebrate the Scottish culture and heritage of the Ottawa Valley at NLAS Fairgrounds. Info: www.almontehighlandgames.com
A celebration of Celtic culture in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Pipe bands, Clans, Celtic entertainment, Heavy events and much more. Info: www.canmorehighlandgames.ca
A unique celebration of Cape Breton Island's living traditional culture-discover hundreds of events and activities taking place in communities all over the Island. Info: www.celtic-colours.com