Vienna Opera Ball 2025: A guide to the City of Music on the most magical night of the year

Claudia Hilmbauer, 27.02.2025

For the 67th time, Vienna's most exclusive ball will kick off on the last Thursday before Lent. Here are some top tips for an unforgettable night.

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The Vienna Opera Ball has been celebrated in its current form since 1956: Always on the last Thursday of carnival, with a magnificent opening by the Young Ladies' and Gentlemen's Committee, with the State Opera Ballet and lots of glamorous gowns. An extraordinary event like this naturally attracts lots of prominent guests; getting tickets for the event is not that easy. If you're not one of the lucky ones, you can already get the June 2, 2025. Because that's when orders for Opera Ball tickets for 2026 start. But where to stay? Where to eat? And where is there a good chance of meeting celebrities? Here is the guide to the 2025 Opera Ball:

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