Burns Night

January 23, 2027 • 5-10 p.m. • The Skirvin

One Park Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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Come celebrate Burns Night with the United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma! Burns Night marks the birthday of Scotland’s most famous poet and bard, Robert “Rabbie” Burns.

Burns Night will be hosted on Saturday, Jan. 23 at The Skirvin, one of Oklahoma City’s most historic and elegant venues. From heart-warming Scottish traditions to belly-warming scotch, this is an event you really don't want to miss!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

Each year, we celebrate Robert Burns’ life and work with a multi-course dinner, cocktails, poetry readings, toasts, pipes and drums, highland dancing, live music performances, and of course – the option of dining on haggis, one of Scotland’s most famous dishes.

In addition to the evening’s festivities, we’ll also be hosting a silent auction to help raise funds in support of USCO’s educational programming, free language classes, and community scholarships throughout the year. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, any donations or winning bids will be tax-deductible.

Tickets and full tables are available for purchase online. There will be no door sales. If you’re a member of USCO, please visit the members’ portal or check your email for a special discount code.

  • Elegant banquet hall filled with round tables and guests, ornate chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, and wood-paneled walls with large windows and drapes.
  • A man in a tuxedo and kilt standing on the left, and a woman in a black dress at a podium speaking into a microphone at The Skirvin Hilton hotel in Oklahoma City.
  • A group of eight people sitting around a round table at an elegant banquet hall, dressed in formal attire, smiling for the camera. The table is set with plates, drinks, and tableware, with more guests dining in the background.
  • Three men in formal attire, two wearing kilts, stand around a round table with a dark tartan cloth, laughing and engaged in conversation in a wood-paneled room with decorative curtains and ornate ceiling details.
  • People celebrating at a formal dinner in a banquet hall, sitting around a round table with plates of food and drinks, with many more guests in the background.
  • A woman and a man dressed in a kilt and Scottish attire signing documents at a long table during a formal event, with gift baskets and bottles on the table and other people seated in the background.

EVENT FAQs

  • Burns Night will be hosted at The Skirvin Hotel: 1 Park Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

    Click here for directions.

  • At USCO’s Burns Night, everyone is treated like a VIP! Your ticket includes the multi-course dinner and an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment. Each table will also receive a complimentary bottle of scotch for toasting.

  • You can access your Burns Night tickets in your confirmation email, in the wallet app on your phone, or you can print them out to bring with you.

  • Due to the nature of this event and the venue's advance meal requirements, all ticket purchases are non-refundable.

  • All ticket sales and transfers must be coordinated through USCO. Please contact us directly if you need assistance transferring your tickets. Beware of individuals attempting to resell tickets through social media.

  • The Skirvin Hotel offers valet parking at a discounted rate for our Burns Night guests: $15 for the event or $40 for overnight parking.

    Alternatively, guests may use nearby street parking or park at the City Center East Garage (100 N Harvey Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102), just a short walk from the hotel.

  • Black-tie, formal, and cocktail attire are all welcome! We encourage guests to wear kilts, tartans, or other Scottish attire, but they are certainly not required.

  • Yes! Printed programs will be available at the event with a detailed schedule of the evening's traditional toasts, performances, and festivities.

    Here’s a general outline of the evening:

    Cocktails: 5 p.m.
    Dinner: 6 p.m.
    Entertainment: 6-10 p.m.

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    APPETIZER

    Candied Yellow Beet and Pecan Salad
    Chardonnay and Honey-Soaked Yellow Beets on Mixed Greens Topped with Shaved Purple Cabbage and Brown Sugar Toasted Pecans, Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette

    CHOICE OF ENTREE

    Scotch Pie
    Double Crusted Savory Beef Mince Pie Served with Neeps (Mashed Turnip) with Spring Onion

    Chicken Cranachan
    Garlic and Onion Sauteed Airline Chicken Topped with Mushroom and Whiskey Sauce. Served with Roasted Brussels and Smashed Golden Potatoes

    Vegan Option
    More details coming soon!

    DESSERTS

    Tipsy Laird Trifle
    With Lady Fingers, Vanilla Custard, Fresh Fruit, Whipped Cream and Whiskey

    Toffee Bread Pudding
    With Caramel and Whipped Creame

  • Most definitely! In addition to poetry readings and toasts throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy piping, live music, and highland dancing.

    This year’s program features:

    • Highlanders of Oklahoma City

    • Okie Skye Highland Dance

    • The Flowers of Edinburgh

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