Generalprobe

Dress rehearsal of the

Opera Ball Opening

The 67th Vienna Opera Ball

Wednesday 26. February 2025 Main Stage

1 more date

Thu Thursday

27. February 2025

Vienna Opera Ball

Cast at Thursday 27. February 2025

The Vienna Opera Ball has always been the social highlight of the ball season.

Around 5,000 ball guests and an audience of millions from all over the world, who can experience the ball via television, radio, digital platforms and print media, look forward to a glittering evening.

Enjoy the opening one day before the Vienna Opera Ball

Feel the atmosphere of the Opera Ball in the boxes, enjoy the decorations and flower arrangements before the ball in front of the ball guests!

Procedure
19.00:00: Admission & opportunity to take a look at the ballrooms, some of which are already decorated, or to listen to the artists' rehearsals
20.00 o'clock: Start of the rehearsal

Ticket sales
Ticket sales for the dress rehearsal of the Opera Ball 2025 will begin on December 12, 2024 at 10.00 am. From this date, tickets can be purchased directly on the Vienna State Opera website or at the Bundestheater box offices.

Dress code
There is no dress code for the dress rehearsal of the Vienna Opera Ball, but we have noticed that many guests enjoy dressing festively.

Tickets for our standing room can be purchased online or at the Bundestheater box office from 10 am on the day of the performance. BundestheaterCard holders can book standing room tickets online the day before the performance.

In addition, a fixed contingent of standing room tickets is available for regular evening performances from 80 minutes before the start of the performance at our standing room box office (Operngasse entrance).

Our operas are sung in the original languages - these vary depending on the work.

At each seat, subtitles in different languages can be switched on or off via a separate subtitle screen. In addition to the original language of the opera, you can choose from up to eight languages: German, English, Italian, French, Russian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin).

In the event of a change of performance, you can of course return or exchange your tickets.

As changes to the cast cannot be ruled out due to illnesses or other hindrances of artists, there is no entitlement to a refund of the ticket price or exchange in this case.

Tickets cannot be returned or exchanged if you are not admitted to the auditorium due to being late (even after the interval).

Cloakroom

The cloakrooms are located next the the entrances at the Operngasse. You can find additional cloakrooms on the left and right side of the balcony and the gallery and in the boxes. All cloakrooms are free of charge.

Be on Time

We kindly ask you to arrive on time for the performances. Latecomers can only be admitted during the intermission. After the intermission, re-entry will not be possible.

Food and Drink

Our gastronomy opens at the same time entry is permitted. You can enjoy some snacks and drinks before the performance starts or you can book a table for the break.