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Wiener Ballder Gastronomie

Running order

From the festive reception to the farewell treat

Seven moments carry the night — from the reception and the ceremonial opening to the “Garden of Temptation”, the midnight show and a culinary farewell.

Palais Auersperg · Auerspergstraße 1, 1080 Vienna

Dress code · Ladies
Floor-length evening gown or formal ball dress.
Dress code · Gentlemen
Black tailcoat with white bow tie, or dinner jacket with black bow tie.
Date & residence
Thursday, 28 January 2027 · Palais Auersperg
Auerspergstraße 1, 1080 Vienna

  1. Doors and reception

    As the doors open, Palais Auersperg welcomes its guests to a very special ball night. A festive reception and the first culinary surprises await from the moment they arrive.

  2. Ceremonial opening

    Opening

    The first ball of Viennese gastronomy is officially opened with a ceremonial opening, where Viennese ball tradition meets the creativity, diversity and joie de vivre of Austria's hospitality scene. Details of the opening and the performing artists will follow.

  3. The “Garden of Temptation” opens

    From 10:00 pm the winter garden opens its doors and turns into a mysterious party floor. The red apple as the symbol of temptation, dark staging, extraordinary walking acts and selected moments of indulgence meet DJ sounds and a very special late-night atmosphere. The “Garden of Temptation” then stays open until the end of the ball night.

  4. Throughout the evening

    Shows and themed worlds

    The palace's rooms become their own themed worlds of entertainment and indulgence, with musical performances, special walking acts, surprise show moments and culinary discoveries. Early ideas include, alongside the “Garden of Temptation”, an elegant casino and spirits lounge and a gourmet mile with selected partner businesses and producers.

  5. Midnight show

    Highlight

    A special show moment forms the highlight of the ball night. The exact programme and performing artists will be announced.

  6. After midnight

    Party and late-night programme

    After the midnight show, the dancing and celebrating continue throughout the palace. DJ sounds, further surprises and a late-night culinary offering accompany guests into the early hours.

  7. End of the ball

    A culinary farewell

    To close the night, a small culinary farewell treat for the way home is planned.

Programme subject to change. The final detailed running order, including artists and show acts, will be published ahead of the ball night.

Tickets & Tables

Three categories, one ball night

Choose your category for the ball night at Palais Auersperg. All prices include ball levies; the cloakroom is charged separately.

Palais Auersperg