From Up Helly Aa to Burns Night celebrations and everything in between, there are plenty of things to do around the world in January that will connect you to your Celtic roots! If you know of any upcoming events, either in January or otherwise, please reach out!
Celtic Themed Book Swap
January 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Celtic Cultural Alliance
902 4th Avenue, Suite 2, Bethlehem, PA 18018
The Celtic Cultural Alliance in Bethlehem, PA is hosting a Celtic-themed book swap. Those attending are asked to bring a book related to the 7 Celtic nations, whether that means a Celtic character, a story that takes place in the Celtic nations, a Celtic cookbook, or anything else connected to the Celtic nations and culture. Specific information on how to wrap the book is available on their website.
ASF Burns Night Gala Celebration
January 17, 2025
University Club, NYC
Burns Night celebrations commemorate the legacy of Scottish poet Robert Burns. This gala celebration will feature a reception, whiskey tasting, and a traditional Burns Night Supper. There will be dancing, music, entertainment, and a silent auction.
Central Florida Scottish Highland Games
January 18-19, 2025
Central Winds Park
Winter Springs, Florida
The Central Florida Scottish Highland games is a time to celebrate "traditional highland athletics, dance, art, music, culture and food." This event features highland games, music, dancing, and various ways to participate. There's even a boulder-lifting competition!
Burns Night
January 25, 2025
The Rosenbach Museum
Philadelphia, PA
Burns Night celebrates the legendary Scottish poet, Robert Burns. The Rosenbach houses important items that belonged to Burns. The Burns Night celebration at the Rosenbach will feature music, poetry reading, and scotch tasting.
St. Andrew's Society of Los Angeles Robert Burns Supper
January 25, 2025
The Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Like most Burns Night celebrations, this event will feature poetry readings, whisky tastings, and, of course, haggis! There will also be ceilidh dancing, a celebrity guest, and performances by Scottish actors and musicians. The dress code for the event is "Kilts, black tie dress, Prince Charlies, Ball Gowns, or cocktail attire..."