Balls

Vienna Ball Season 2025/26: A Record Year of Superlatives

Vienna has once again proven itself to be the world capital of dance in the 2025/26 ball season, which has just come to an end. With a historic record number of visitors and a massive increase in revenue, the Vienna Chamber of Commerce (WK Wien) is celebrating a triumphant outcome. But this success also brings challenges: demand from abroad is now so high that capacities are reaching their limits.

February 19, 2026

Glitz, Glamour, and Solidarity in Action: the Ukrainian Ball Takes Vienna's Hofburg Palace

While preparations for the Opera Ball kept the city in suspense on the other side of the Ringstrasse, a new chapter in Vienna's ball history was written on Heldenplatz that same evening. For the first time, the Ukrainian Charity Ball took place in the magnificent halls of the Vienna Hofburg. Where emperors once resided, hundreds of guests danced for a good cause under the motto #tanzendhelfen (dancing to help).

February 16, 2026

Dance Fever Defies Economic Downturn: The 2026 Ball Season as an Economic Driver

While the Austrian economy is struggling to emerge from recession, a long-standing tradition is ensuring full coffers in the retail sector: the ball season. Despite tight budgets, Austrians are not letting anything dampen their enthusiasm for dancing. According to the latest Consumer Check by the Austrian Retail Association, one in six citizens (17%) plans to attend at least one dance event this year. The younger generation, in particular, is driving this trend forward.

January 8, 2026

Concordia Ball 2025: An Anniversary Celebration for Freedom of the Press and Waltz Tradition

On May 23, 2025, Vienna City Hall will again be transformed into a glittering ballroom when the 125th Concordia Ball takes place. Organized by the Concordia Press Club, this traditional ball is dedicated to freedom of the press and at the same time honors Vienna's musical heritage.

April 29, 2025 · Sponsored Content

Glamor and Diplomacy at the Diplomatic Ball 2025 in Vienna

On April 12, 2025, the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna will once again open its magnificent doors for the annual Diplomatic Ball. For the 30th time, the historic building will be the setting for a glittering evening where diplomats, students, and personalities from business and politics celebrate together. The ball is not only a social highlight, but also a stage for international networking - and all for a good cause.

March 20, 2025

Vienna Ball Season 2023: Concordia Ball Anniversary Celebrates 160 Years

Vienna's famous ball season has been extended with the long-awaited return of the Concordia Ball. The ball, which is hosted by the Vienna Journalist and Writer Association Concordia, is one of the city's oldest dance events and has been held since 1863. This year's ball will take place on May 26th at Vienna's City Hall, the Rathaus.

May 8, 2023

Viennese Ball Season: Every Third Viennese Plans to Attend a Ball

The Viennese ball season is just around the corner and the Viennese people can hardly wait. According to a survey, a large part of the Viennese want to visit one of the many balls. After two years of uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic, organisers can look forward to a good season this year.

September 29, 2022

Concordia Ball 2022 - The Journalists’ Summer Ball - Cancelled

The Concordia Press Club has announced that the Concordia Ball 2022 will not take place. "In this situation a traditional Viennese ball night is neither possible nor does it seem appropriate to us". If you want to know why the Journalists' Ball will not take place again in 2022, read on!

March 23, 2022 · Updated: May 4, 2022; 12:44

Congress Tourism Vienna on the Verge of a Comeback

The seemingly endless procrastination has come to an end - after an absence of two years, the congresses and events are returning to Vienna. This calls for flexibility and time management above all, because the schedule is tight. Here you can read about the events that await you in Vienna this year.

March 16, 2022

Vienna Expects Lucrative Ball Season 2020 with 151 Million Euro Turnover

At the Viennese balls, 520,000 ball guests are expected this season, one of whom will spend an average of 290 euros.

November 21, 2019

Vienna's Diversity Ball 2019: "Masquerade"

The 12th Diversity Ball 2019 with the theme "Maskerade" (Masquerade) will take place on May 4th 2019 and will transform the location Kursalon Wien into a shining symbol for practiced tolerance. In a glittering ball night the organizers would like to set a further example for the diversity of their community, for tolerance, for accessibility and for mutual respect.

March 28, 2019 · Sponsored Content

Una Notte Italiana at the Concordia Ball 2019

The Concordia Ball, the most important ball held annually at Vienna City Hall, will take place on Friday, 14 June 2019 under the motto "Una Notte Italiana". If you have always dreamed of elegantly waltzing through a festively decorated ballroom, look no further! Grab your dancing shoes, dress in your best gown and enjoy a stunning experience in the home town of the Waltz!

March 7, 2019

WU Ball 2019 at the Vienna Imperial Palace

The ball of the WU Vienna University of Economics and Business 2019 was once again a dynamic and unforgettable dance rendezvous between industry and economics.

January 14, 2019 · Updated: January 15, 2019; 11:50 · Sponsored Content

The Concordia and the Fête Impériale Summer Balls Are Upcoming: 'El tango te espera!'

Two glittering summer balls are upcoming: The Concordia Ball (June 8, 2018) in Vienna City Hall and the Fête Impériale (June 29, 2018) in the Spanish Imperial Riding School. The Concordia Ball has been one of Vienna's most sparkling and exclusive events for over 150 years. The Fête Impériale is famous for its opulent and imaginative decorations, and is held once again.

May 28, 2018

Diversity Ball 2018 at the Kursalon Vienna: "Your Time Is Now"

The 11th Diversity Ball 2018 with the theme "Your time is Now" will take place on May 5th 2018 and will transform the location Kursalon Wien into a shining symbol for practiced tolerance in our community. In a glittering ball night the organizers would like to set an example for the diversity of our community, for tolerance, accessibility and mutual respect.

April 27, 2018

IAEA Staff Association Ball 2018 Review: Colours of Africa

Recently, the IAEA Staff Association Ball 2018 took place in the halls of the Vienna Hofburg. Many international guests came together under the motto "Colors of Africa". A great multicultural ball with fantastic dancefloors from ballroom to latin to disco. A glittering and happy end to the 2018 ball season.

March 7, 2018

Vienna's Glittering 2016 Summer Balls: The Concordia Ball and the Fête Impériale

Two glittering summer balls will be celebrated in Vienna: The Concordia Ball (June 17) in Vienna City Hall and the Fête Impériale (June 24) in the Spanish Imperial Riding School. The Concordia Ball has been one of Vienna's most sparkling and exclusive events for over 150 years. The Fête Impériale is famous for its opulent and imaginative decorations, and is held once again.

June 15, 2016

Vienna's Glittering Summer Balls: The Concordia Ball and the Fête Impériale

Two glittering summer balls will be celebrated in Vienna: The Concordia Ball (19.6.) in Vienna City Hall and the Fête Impériale (26.6.) in the Spanish Imperial Riding School. The Concordia Ball has been one of Vienna's most sparkling and exclusive events for over 150 years. The Fête Impériale is famous for its opulent and imaginative decorations, and is held once again this year under the motto "Red-White-Red".

May 28, 2015