The Viennese balls are traditional social events that take place especially in the winter and carnival season. These balls are known for their elegant atmosphere, classical music and formal dress. They typically begin with a ceremonial opening by the Young Ladies’ and Young Gentlemen’s Committee, followed by waltzes and other types of dance. The Vienna Opera Ball in the Opera House and the Kaffeesiederball are among the best known. Viennese balls combine tradition with elegance and are an important cultural event that attracts guests from all over the world.
Blumenball
When: 17.1.2025
Where: Vienna City Hall
Dress code ladies: Ball gown, long evening dress
Dress code for men: tuxedo or dark suit, dress shirt, gala uniform
Zuckerbäckerball
When: 16.1.2025
Where: Vienna Hofburg
Dress code ladies: Floor-length ball gown, ball gown, gala uniform
Dress code gentlemen: tuxedo, gala uniform, dark suit with bow tie
Ball der Wiener Philharmoniker
When: 23.1.2025
Where: Vienna Musikverein
Dress code ladies: Floor-length evening dress
Dress code gentlemen: tailcoat, Austrian dress code Gala uniform
Wiener Ärzteball
When: 25.1.2025
Where: Vienna Hofburg
Dress code ladies: floor-length evening dress
Dress code gentlemen: black tailcoat with decoration, black tuxedo or a gala uniform
Kaffeesiederball
When: 21.2.2025
Where: Vienna Hofburg
Dress code ladies: Large ball gown or floor-length evening dress
Dress code gentlemen: tailcoat with decoration, tails, tux or gala uniform
Der Opernball
When: 27.2.2025
Where: Vienna State Opera
Dress code ladies: large, floor-length evening dress
Dress code for men: black tailcoat with white bow tie and black patent leather shoes
Juristenball
When: 1.3.2025
Where: Vienna Hofburg
Dress code ladies: floor-length ball gown
Dress code gentlemen: tailcoat or tuxedo
Text: Time Travel Vienna
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You can find out more about the Viennese waltz in the blog post Johann Strauss – a musical revolution
