Save the Date - The Officers' Ball 2026

We look forward to welcoming you to the 77th Officers' Ball on 16 January 2026 at the Vienna Hofburg.

That was The Officers' Ball 2025

The ball is over, long live the ball! The Officers' Ball came to an end on the night of 17 to 18 January 2025 with the traditional toast.

The Officers of the Austrian Armed Forces and the Alumni Association Alt-Neustadt have the pleasure to announce the Officers' Ball (Alt-Neustädter Ball) to be held in the ceremonial rooms of the Vienna Hofburg Palace on 16th January 2026.

PROGRAMM

In twenty-three halls of the Vienna Hofburg Palace nine bands offering different styles of dancing music will guarantee a fantastic ball night. The ceremonial opening will be organized by the prestigious dancing school Elmayer-Vestenbrugg.

TRADITION AND GUESTS

Since 1926 the officers of the Austrian Armed Forces have given a ball. Organized by the Alt-Neustadt Society – an alumni association of the Theresan Military Academy in Wiener Neustadt.

TICKETS AND PRICES

You can secure your tickets for the Officers' Ball 2026 here. Reservations can also be made at info@ballderoffiziere.at or by telephone on +43 (0) 1 7153759.

January 24, 2025

This was the Officers’ Ball 2025

By Maximilian Rakowsky in Uncategorized

The ball is over, long live the ball! With the traditional taps the Officers’ ball – which took place during the night from January 17th to January 18th at the Hofburg residence – came to an end. Already for the 76th time the officers of the Austrian Armed Forces had the pleasure to invite a […]

December 15, 2024

Catering at the Officers’ Ball – Check in

By Markus Matzhold in Information

Dear ball guests, Take advantage of this opportunity and save time. We recommend that you order your drink or food from the catering company Motto now. This will save you waiting times at the ball and your drink will be chilled when you arrive at your table. Please click on this link and then select […]

December 15, 2024

Europe Dances!

By Markus Matzhold in Uncategorized

210 years of the Congress of Vienna, 70 years of the Austrian Armed Forces and 30 years of EU accession. To celebrate all three anniversaries appropriately, the 76th Officers’ Ball will be held under the motto “Europe dances”. In keeping with this, we are delighted to welcome the military representatives of the member states of […]

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