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Vienna ball season: Let the waltz begin!

Viennesse Ball – Since the Congress of Vienna, the city of waltzes has been famous for its legendary balls. Each year more than 450 balls take place in Vienna. The city celebrates Carnival in January and February with exuberance. The three-four rhythm is also joined by more contemporary sounds, offering enjoyable dancing for every taste.

The best time of the year begins for ball-goers and dance fans in November. The Vienna ball season starts punctually at the beginning of Carnival with public dancing of the waltz in the city center. The Vienna ball season reaches its peak in January and February. The old tradition of Carnival balls continues to thrive in the city. While some dancers enjoy following the three-four time of the waltzes, others may prefer letting loose to a disco beat.

Vienna’s ball season offers more than 2,000 hours of dancing.

Each year, the ‘Ball of the Viennese Chimney Sweeps‘ kicks off the ball season. If you’re wondering about this ball: in Vienna, it is quite normal for virtually every professional guild to have its own ball. They range from the Confectioners’ Ball to the Ball of the Weightlifters.

Everything comes to an end …

Viennesse Ball -The end of the ball also follows a traditional ritual: the light in the ballroom is dimmed, the band plays a slow waltz as everyone leaves. In Vienna, lively nights at the ball end at a sausage stand or over goulash in a coffee house.

An especially large number of balls are held at the Imperial Palace in Vienna. These traditional balls adhere to a festive ceremonial pattern. The ladies appear in a long evening gown, the men wear a tuxedo or tails. Young ladies in white dresses and their gentlemen open the ball with a polonaise; the rest of the visitors are only allowed on the dance floor after the proclamation “Alles Walzer!” (Let the waltz begin!). Further show acts and interludes give structure to the night. This includes the popular “Fledermaus” quadrille by Johann Strauss. This is performed by the public to the instructions of dance teachers and ends to everyone’s amusement in a complete muddle.

May we have the next dance?

Viennesse Ball – At the Hunters’ Ball, guests appear at the Imperial Palace in festive costume. The Vienna Coffeehouse Owners’ Ballis considered to be one of the most atmospheric. The Opera Ball at the Vienna State Opera has long been legendary. On this day, visitors have the unique opportunity to see the famous opera house on the Ringstrasse boulevard. Not only from the spectators’ seats but actually experience it “backstage” surrounded by many music celebrities. With its prominent guests ranging from artists to the federal president, the Opera Ball is even broadcast live on TV.

Vienna Philharmonic

The Vienna Philharmonic invites dancers to its ball at the Wiener Musikverein. At this event the musicians of this world famous orchestra are only be found with their instruments during the introduction. As even the performers of the Vienna Philharmonic want to dance now and then.

At the Flower Ball of Vienna’s Parks and Gardens department, Vienna City Hall transforms into a giant sea of flowers. But before this, guests also have the possibility to dance in the City Hall at the New Year’s Eve Gala.

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