The Big Burns Ball 2026

Schedule

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 am

UTC+00:00

Location

voco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel | Glasgow, SC

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A magical black tie ball, with 3-course burns supper, in aid of The Matthew Smith Fund!
About this Event

The Big Burns Ball is back for 2026!

A magical night of fundraising at voco Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow. The Brain Tumour Charity.

Tickets are £75 plus booking fee, but includes a glass of fizz on arrival, a 3-course burns supper,dram of whisky and evening entertainment from bagpipe pop cover group the Rollin' Drones.

When do I need to be there?

Drinks reception is at 6.30pm sharp, with dinner served at 7pm, then an evening of fundraising and dancing your wee socks aff!

Dress Code

Dress code is black tie but obviously this includes kilts!!

What is The Big Burns Ball fundraising for?

All profits are going to The Matthew Smith Fund (a supporter group of The Brain Tumour Charity). In memory of Matthew, who dealt with a terminal illness with such incredible positivity and strength.

There will be an amazing raffle so please bring cash with you.

Thank you for supporting such a wonderful cause, this charity is vital in helping find better treatments and providing support for those who need it.

Questions?

If you have any questions please feel free to email:

[email protected]

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Hayley



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Where is it happening?

voco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel, 99 Gordon Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 75.00 to GBP 750.00

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