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.
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.
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.