From the champagne reception to the ball's close
Seven moments carry the night — from arrival on the red carpet and the ceremonial opening to the traditional close in the Viennese winter morning.
Palais Auersperg · Auerspergstraße 1, 1080 Vienna
- 19:30
Doors and champagne reception
Red carpet on the Auersperg forecourt. Champagne aperitif for dinner and guests of honour.
- 20:00
Gala dinner
A four-course menu served in the state halls.
- 21:00
Doors for promenade guests
Admission for promenade guests and opening of the Club of Legends, staged by Falstaff PROFI.
- 21:30Opening
Ceremonial opening and polonaise
Entrance of the debutante committee, welcome addresses by the patrons of the ball and “Alles Walzer” played by the Vienna Mozart Orchestra.
- 00:00Highlight
The grand midnight quadrille
The guests' quadrille in the Kaisersaal, followed by the galop. The winter garden clubbing zone then opens.
- 02:00
Late-night show act and chefs' tribute
An acoustic midnight showcase and a tribute to outstanding young talent in Austrian hospitality.
- 04:30
Viennese ball close
Traditional Viennese dishes accompany guests into the Viennese winter morning.
Programme subject to change. The final detailed running order, including show acts and menu, will be published ahead of the ball night.
Three categories, one ball night
Choose your category for the ball night at Palais Auersperg. All prices include the cloakroom and ball levies.