The tradition of balls is deeply rooted in the Austrian History.
Between January and February, when it is "Fasching",
the Austrian Carnival, balls are held nearly every weekend all
over town.
So if you love to waltz, foxtrot, cha and jive you are just
right in Vienna, music capital of the world and the birthplace
of Viennese Waltz!
Opernball
(February)
The most famous, expensive and glamorous is the Viennese Opernball,
which has been located in the Vienna
State Opera since 1877.
Because of it's long-lasting tradition, it's exclusive ambient
and its esthetical opening ceremony, the Opernball has been
a draw to the international high society ever since.
Many stars like Sophia Lauren, Grace Jones, Heather Locklear,
Pamela Anderson have visited this famous ball. Vienna State Opera; Opernring 2, 1010
Vienna
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra invites you to their native
residence the Musikverein
for a ball with musical enjoyment guaranteed. Alongside the
Opernball this ball is one of the most important ones in Vienna,
due the sound of its most famous orchestra in the world.
End of January Vienna Philharmonic stage their famous charity
ball at festive Musikverein building. Musikverein, Bösendorferstraße
12, 1010 Vienna
Other
Famous Balls (January - February)
Blumenball: In the festive halls of Vienna's city hall
traditional flower ball takes place. It is famous for its spectacular
flower arrangements! Zuckerbäckerball: Vienna's confectioners organise
this ball in the halls of modern Austria Center Vienna. They
show off their art at the exquisite buffet! Kaffeesiederball: This ball is in honor of Vienna's favourite
beverage: coffee. Highlights are the performances of opera ball
orchestra, state opera ballet and traditional dancing school
Elmayer.
