Porchester Hall

Burns Night at Porchester Hall, Bayswater

Porchester Hall is where we hold Burns Night London, our biggest night of the year. It’s a grand 1920s hall in Bayswater, Grade II* listed and home to the famous Porchester Spa, with a big dance floor and plenty of room for hundreds of ceilidh dancers.

Burns Night London 2027

We’re back at Porchester Hall on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 January 2027. Both nights sold out in 2026, so book early. See the full Burns Night London 2027 details and book tickets.

What happens on the night

• 7pm: doors and bar open
• From about 7:15pm: haggis, neeps and tatties, served buffet style, with a meat or vegetarian/vegan haggis
• 8pm: ceilidh dancing with a live band and a caller who teaches every dance
• 9:20pm: the haggis is piped in, followed by the Address to a Haggis and a bagpipe set
• 9:40pm: more dancing
• 11pm: Auld Lang Syne

You don’t need any experience or a partner. Most people come in a group, but plenty come on their own. New to ceilidhs? Read our guide: What is a ceilidh?

What to wear

Kilts and tartan are very welcome on Burns Night, but not required. Wear something you can move in and flat shoes you can spin in. Thinking of hiring a kilt? See our guide to kilt hire in London.

Getting there

Address: Porchester Hall, Porchester Road, London W2 5HS

The nearest tube is Royal Oak (Hammersmith & City and Circle lines), a few minutes’ walk away. Bayswater and Queensway are around 10 minutes on foot, and Paddington is about 15 minutes.

The rest of the year we dance at Cecil Sharp House in Camden, London Scottish House in Westminster and Grand Junction in Paddington. See all upcoming dates.