520,000 guests expected
The Viennese ball season really gets underway
Dance enthusiasts will be throwing themselves into the fray until March. There is something for every taste, and many sectors of the economy are benefiting from this.
The holidays are over, and now Vienna is all about the ball season. 520,000 guests, a quarter of them from abroad, are expected to attend well over 100 large and small balls – which also boosts the economy.
An evaluation by KMU-Forschung on behalf of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce estimates that 190 million euros will be spent on these cheerful and elegant dance events – from tickets to food and drinks to hairdressers (see chart). This can add up to several hundred euros per night per person.
In honor of the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss, many balls are adding special touches, such as the Lawyers' Ball, which has the motto "Very Strauss." But there is also something for every taste.
Vegan, Far East, and hip hop
The Vegan Ball on January 24 offers guests a four-course menu without any animal products. At the Vienna Hip Hop Ball on February 15, modernity blends with tradition, even in the outfits. Sneakers are encouraged with ball gowns and suits.
On February 22, the Sofiensäle will host the Chinese New Year Ball, taking guests on a journey to the Far East. The popularity of these balls, even among the younger generation, is evident from the fact that some events are already sold out, despite ticket prices of up to 195 euros for standing room only. These include the Flower Ball in City Hall, the Confectioners' Ball, and the Coffeehouse Owners' Ball, all of which take place in the Hofburg.
An overview:
January 10: Styrian Ball
January 11: Tyrolean Ball
January 16: Confectioners' Ball
January 17: Flower Ball
January 23: Philharmonic Ball
24. 1. Ball of the Vienna Economy
January 24: Vegan Ball
25. 1. Doctors' Ball
January 25: Ball of the Sciences
25. 1. Industry Ball
25. 1. Rainbow Ball
27.1. Hunters' Ball
January 28: Old Hietzing Ball
31. Police Ball
February 15 Hip Hop Ball
February 21: Coffeehouse Owners' Ball
February 23: Seniors' Ball
February 27: Opera Ball
March 1: Lawyers' Ball
4. 3. Elmayer's Ball
Ramazotti guest star at the Business Ball
On January 24, one of the highlights of the season will take place at the Hofburg with the Vienna Business Ball, which is already almost sold out a month in advance with nearly 3,000 tickets sold.
No wonder, since none other than Italian superstar Eros Ramazzotti will be the star guest at the midnight interlude. He will perform his greatest hits for 40 minutes.
Everything comes to an end
As every year, the end of the official ball season is heralded by the Elmayer Kränzchen on March 4, Shrove Tuesday, which ends punctually at midnight.
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