Ticket Sales for the Vienna Flower Ball 2026 Begin: 100,000 Blooms and ESC Motto

The 102nd Flower Ball in Vienna is themed "ESC - United by Flowers" this year. The event not only sets the stage for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna but also celebrates the 70th anniversary of the ESC with an unprecedented floral display of 100,000 blooms.

102nd Flower Ball in Vienna: Guests Can Expect an Unforgettable Evening

Ball guests can expect an unforgettable evening: In addition to a musical fireworks display from various styles, an exquisite culinary offering rounds off the experience.

"Behind the magic of the Vienna Flower Ball lies the skill and attention to detail of the Vienna city gardeners. With much dedication and creativity, they transform the City Hall into a unique floral artwork every year, creating the distinctive setting for one of the most glamorous social events in our city of Vienna. This year's Flower Ball is themed 'ESC - United by Flowers' and already sets the stage for the Eurovision Song Contest, which is taking place in Vienna this year. Visitors can once again look forward to a ball night full of elegance, floral splendor, and unforgettable moments," said Climate Councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky.

Vienna Flower Ball 2026: Floral Splendor in Full Diversity

100,000 blooms will illuminate the ballrooms at the 102nd Flower Ball: Whether orchids (Orchidaceae), anthuriums (Anthurium), roses (Rosa), lilies (Lilium), or carnations (Dianthus) - vibrant colors like pink, orange, green, and copper, harmoniously combined with delicate pastel shades, will accompany you through the ball night and create a picturesque atmosphere in the Vienna City Hall. The popular flower stations and arrangements will also be designed in the style of the Eurovision Song Contest this year, impressively reflecting the theme. Under the motto "United by Flowers," the floral design this year is interpreted as a floral homage to the diversity of Europe and already sets the stage for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, which will find its home in Vienna in 2026. Inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, the Vienna City Gardens embrace this theme and create impressive floral creations in the ESC style, the exact implementation of which remains a surprise for visitors until the end.

Musical Highlights

The 102nd Flower Ball in Vienna will be musically opened in the ballroom with the following works:

- Opening by the Rueff Dance School

- "Fächerpolonaise" - Polonaise op. 525 by Carl Michael Ziehrer

- "Violet Polka" - Polka op. 132 by Johann Strauss (Son)

- "Waltz of the Flowers" - Waltz by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

In the ballroom, guests can dance to the sounds of the ball orchestra under the direction of Wolfgang Steubl and his big band. Modern rhythms are available in the Volkshalle with Wanna Dance?. A "Salsa Lounge" in the city senate meeting room invites you to dance salsa under the professional guidance of the Chris dance school, and in the Wappensaal, the Edelbitter live band entertains. Until the early morning hours, ball guests can dance with Radio Wien DJ Mike Renk in the Friedrich-Schmidt-Halle, which has been transformed into a disco.

At midnight, the extremely popular "Bat Quadrille" takes place under the direction of the Rueff dance school. A special highlight for dance enthusiasts: at 2 a.m., the "Bat Quadrille" is repeated da capo. Both quadrilles take place in the ballroom.

Culinary Highlights

In the restaurant area (Small Salon), the kitchen of the Vienna City Hall Cellar pampers ball guests with selected dishes and drinks between 9 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. Small dishes can be purchased at snack bars. Several champagne stands in the area of the festive stairs also provide refreshments. At the gastronomic facilities, payment can be made in cash and by card during the ball evening.

The Vienna City Hall Cellar, just a few minutes' walk from the ballroom, will serve exclusive flower dinners. These flower menus are only available in combination with an admission ticket.

102nd Flower Ball in Vienna: Ticket Sales Start from 11.11.2025

Tickets for the 102nd Flower Ball in Vienna, for the flower menus, and the flower tier are available online from 11.11.2025 at wien.gv.at/blumenball or by phone at +43 1 58885 (Monday to Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.). Additionally, ball tickets and refreshments can be purchased in person from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Vienna Ticket Pavilion at the State Opera (1., Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz). A service fee of 2.00 euros applies for on-site purchases.

Ticket Prices

70 Ꞓ Discounted admission ticket (without seat) (for students under 26 years, apprentices, as well as civil and military service members) 90 Ꞓ Admission ticket (without seat) 140 Ꞓ Seat ticket side hall 160 Ꞓ Seat ticket Wappensaal or city senate meeting room 170 Ꞓ Seat ticket Volkshalle or gallery 180 Ꞓ Seat ticket ballroom (boxes or parquet)

Event Details for the Vienna Flower Ball

- Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

- Location: Festive Halls of the Vienna City Hall - Entrance via Lichtenfelsgasse 2

- Admission: from 8 PM

- Opening: 9 PM

- End: 5 AM

- Dress code: elegant, festive evening attire

- Ladies: Ball gown, long evening dress

- Gentlemen: Tuxedo or dark suit, bow tie, gala uniform

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