Vienna Opera Ball: Johann Strauss and International Celebrities
Nearly the entire opening of the evening was dedicated to celebrating the 200th birthday of the legendary “Waltz King.”
Vienna Opera Ball to Honour Johann Strauss on 200th Anniversary
One familiar face missing from this year’s ball will be construction magnate Richard Lugner, who passed away in August aged 91.
New Innovative Library Opens in Vienna’s 10th District
Spanning over 900 square meters, the new library is the third-largest in Vienna
Over a Third of People in Austria to Attend a Ball This Season
Gen Z (18–28) are the most eager, with 46% planning to take part, closely followed by Millennials (29–43) at 45%.
Vienna to Host Its First ‘Sweatpants Ball’
Organisers hope the new laid-back event will become a standout fixture in Vienna’s famous ball season.
30 Years as Vienna’s Archbishop: Cardinal Schönborn Bids Farewell
During the service, he was honored by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen as the “Pontifex Austriacus.”
Vienna’s Ball Season 2025: Highlights of the Strauss Year
Vienna’s 2025 ball season celebrates the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss the Younger, composer of the iconic Blue Danube waltz.
Austria Welcomes 2025 with Traditions and Milestones
Austria ushered in the new year with the Vienna Philharmonic New Year’s Concert, while also marking its first babies of 2025 and the anniversary of its EU entry.
Vienna’s Sausage Stands Added to Intangible Cultural Heritage List
The inclusion recognises the stands themselves, along with their unique atmosphere, food and distinctive vocabulary.
Vienna Book Fair Breaks Attendance Record
The five-day event at the Messe Prater saw a notable increase from the 58,000 attendees last year and 51,000 in 2022.
