Burns Big Birthday Bash

Burns Big Birthday Bash

Celebrate Burns Night in the Bard’s Birthplace with a family-friendly ceilidh, musical performances, and entertainment.

Grab your partners and take to the floor as we mark Burns Night with an evening of dancing, food, drinks, and fun!

Arrive at the museum to the sound of bagpipes, as the festivities begin with Burns’ Address to the Haggis. Enjoy a hearty serving of haggis, neeps, and tatties alongside musical entertainment, before the McHart Ceilidh Band guides you step-by-step through traditional dances—plenty of laughter guaranteed!

The evening concludes outdoors with a stunning fire installation celebrating Burns.

Included in your ticket:

  • Haggis, neeps & tatties (please advise of any dietary requirements when booking).

Closer to the date, we’ll send out pre-order forms for drinks so you can collect them on arrival.

This event is suitable for families, but children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Schedule:

  • Doors open: 5:45 pm
  • Event starts: 6:00 pm
  • Dinner served: 6:30 pm

Refunds will only be offered if the event is cancelled.

Additional Information

Disabled access
Saturday 24 January 2026
5:45pm - 10pm
15 – £25
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Murdoch's Lone, Alloway KA7 4PQ

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