The Vienna Balls – Ball Season 2025

An overview of Viennese balls 2025

The Vienna Balls are traditional social events that take place especially during the winter and carnival season. These balls are known for their elegant atmosphere, classical music, and formal attire. They typically begin with a ceremonial opening by the young ladies’ and gentlemen’s committee, followed by waltzes and other dance styles. The Vienna Opera Ball at the Opera House and the Coffee Brewers’ Ball are among the most famous. Vienna Balls combine tradition with elegance and are an important cultural event that attracts guests from all over the world.

Flower ball

    When: 17.1.2025

    Where: Vienna City Hall

    Dress code for ladies: Ball gown, long evening dress

    Dress code for gentlemen: Tuxedo or dark suit, bow tie, gala uniform

    Confectioners’ Ball

    When: 16.1.2025

    Where: Vienna Hofburg

    Dress code for ladies: Floor-length ball gown, ball robe, gala uniform

    Dress code for gentlemen: Tuxedo, gala uniform, dark suit with bow tie

    Ball of the Vienna Philharmonic

    When: 23.1.2025

    Where: Vienna Musikverein

    Dress code for ladies: Floor-length evening gown

    Dress code for gentlemen: Tailcoat, Austrian Gala uniform

    Vienna Doctors’ Ball

    When: 25.1.2025

    Where: Vienna Hofburg

    Dress code for ladies: Floor-length evening gown

    Dress code for gentlemen: Black tailcoat with decoration, black tuxedo or a gala uniform

    Coffee Brewers’ Ball

    When: 21.2.2025

    Where: Vienna Hofburg

    Dress code for ladies: Grand ball gown or floor-length evening dress

    Dress code for gentlemen: Tailcoat with decoration, tailcoat, tuxedo or gala uniform

    The Opera Ball

    When: 27.2.2025

    Where: Vienna State Opera

    Dress code for ladies: Grand, floor-length evening gown

    Dress code for gentlemen: Black tailcoat with white bow tie and black patent leather shoes

    Lawyers’ Ball

    When: 1.3.2025

    Where: Vienna Hofburg

    Dress code for ladies: Floor-length ball gown

    Dress code for gentlemen: Tailcoat or tuxedo

    Text: Time Travel Vienna

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