Captivating experience – ball events at the Hofburg

“Let’s waltz” – or “Alles Walzer” as we say in Vienna – is the slogan shared by all 17 of the traditional balls on the calendar this year. In all, around 60,000 visitors will converge on the Hofburg for what is an extremely short season in 2024. Each year, ball fans from all over Austria and abroad come together in the heart of the capital to experience authentic Viennese ball culture and enjoy a night of dancing.
 
Beautifully decorated ballrooms, upbeat melodies from waltz to jazz and the performing artists all have a special role to play in a unique ball evening.  Chic bars and delicious buffets kept the refreshments flowing.
 
Hidden from guests, our specialists provide a perfectly choreographed service behind the scenes. From our catering partner MOTTO’s dedicated employees and the numerous plant and floral decor aficionados to the skilled technicians who ensure everything is cast in an impressive light – everyone involved shares the same passion and enthusiasm for their work.
 
With highlights including the lavish WU and TU student balls, as well as noble traditional events such as the Officers' Ball, the Physicians’ Ball and the Lawyers' Ball, every single event held at the Hofburg Vienna has its own distinctive charm.
 
Viennese ball culture has an illustrious history dating back some 400 years. It’s no exaggeration to say that the Hofburg ball events occupy a place at the very heart of Austrian culture. They are not only a treat for the Viennese – more and more guests from all over the world are traveling to Vienna with the sole purpose of experiencing the breathtaking ambience of the former imperial residence as they enjoy the ballroom music and great entertainment. The Hofburg ball season is also a major economic driver for the city, and for Austria as a whole. Viennese balls have lost none of their shine.