This annual tradition marks the birthday of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, and has become a highlight of the winter social calendar.
This week, venues across the city are hosting a range of festivities that offer a mix of boisterous dancing, poetic toasts, and hearty feasting, including the classic Burns Supper.
That meal typically begins with ceremonial "Piping in the Haggis," followed by a hearty menu of Scottish staples. Guests typically enjoy a warming Cullen Skink or Cock-a-Leekie soup, followed by the iconic haggis served with "neeps and tatties" (mashed turnips and potatoes).
The meal usually concludes with Cranachan, a decadent blend of whipped cream, oats, honey, raspberries, and whisky.
Many celebrations conclude with a Ceilidh, and these sessions are famously inclusive, as a "caller" guides the crowd through the steps of high-energy dances like the Dashing White Sergeant or Strip the Willow.
It is the perfect way to burn off the feast and remains a remarkably social way to toast the Bard - but where in the city is offering Burns Night entertainment this year?
Here are our 14 picks for how you can celebrate the Bard in 2026.
7. Burns Night Disco (January 23)
Trading the bagpipes for a glitterbox, this event offers a fun, modern twist on the tradition with a live DJ, bingo, and a meal of mince and tatties included. 📍 Gipton Approach, Leeds, LS9 6NL | Jonathan Gawthorpe
8. Burns Night Dinner at The Crowded House (January 23)
A refined four-course dinner in partnership with Glenmorangie and Ardbeg. Experience a rooftop celebration with a live piper and expert whisky pairings. 📍 Level 5 & 6, Trinity Leeds, 70 Boar Ln, Leeds, LS1 6HW | Tom Joy
9. Spirit of Yorkshire Burns Night 2026 (January 23)
A celebration of Northern craftsmanship, pairing fine Yorkshire-distilled spirits from the Hunmanby distillery with traditional Scottish fare. 📍 Unit 1, Hunmanby Industrial Estate, YO14 0PH | Google Street View
10. Burns Night Supper at The Hovels (January 24 and 25)
Indulge in an intimate tasting menu curated by the Harewood Food and Drink Project. A rustic-chic setting on the historic estate featuring the best of Scottish cuisine. 📍 Harewood Estate, Leeds, LS17 9LQ | Google
11. Burns Night at Browns Leeds (January 24 and 25)
A sophisticated two-day event featuring a bespoke three-course Burns Night menu, including traditional cock-a-leekie soup and classic Scottish desserts. 📍 The Light, 70-72 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8EQ | Google Street View
12. Burns Night Ceildh at Left Bank (January 25)
Dust off your dancing shoes for a traditional Scottish knees-up in a stunning Grade II listed former church. Expect a live band, a caller, and plenty of energy. 📍 Left Bank Leeds, Cardigan Road, Leeds, LS6 1LJ | Andrew Jackson/Google