The 103rd Flower Ball on 15 January 2027 celebrates the 165th anniversary of Vienna City Gardens. The floral arrangements will showcase the transformation of Vienna City Gardens into a modern organisation shaping a climate-resilient Vienna. Around 100,000 flowers will transform Vienna City Hall into a colourful sea of blooms. Guests can also look forward to a diverse musical programme featuring a variety of styles, as well as a delightful selection of culinary treats.
Ticket Sales and Prices
Tickets for the Flower Ball, as well as flower menus and flower étagères for the evening, are available online.
Tickets can also be ordered by telephone via Wien Ticket at +43 1 588 85, Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 8 pm.
Tickets, flower menus and flower étagères can also be purchased at the Wien Ticket Center Pavillon near the Vienna State Opera for a service fee of 2 Euro:
- Wien Ticket Center Pavillon
- 1010 Vienna, Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz
- Opening hours:
- Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm
- Closed on Sundays and public holidays
Ticket Prices
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission ticket (without reserved seating) | 130 Euro (90 Euro reduced) |
| Reserved seat (Grauer Salon, Steinsaal I + II, Nordbuffet) | 170 Euro |
| Reserved seat (Wappensaal, Stadtsenatssitzungssaal) | 190 Euro |
| Reserved seat (Volkshalle, Galerie) | 190 Euro |
| Reserved seat (Festsaal: dance floor level and boxes) | 210 Euro |
Reduced admission tickets are available for students under the age of 26, apprentices and civilian and military servants.
Food and Drinks
The Wiener Rathauskeller restaurant will serve food in the restaurant area (Kleiner Salon) from 9 pm to 2.30 am. Light meals will also be available at snack bars. Several sparkling wine bars near the ceremonial staircases will offer refreshments, while the new Campari Bar will serve Italian aperitif cocktails. You can pay with cash or by card at all catering outlets.
The exclusive flower menus will be served in the Wiener Rathauskeller, just a short walk from the ballroom, before the ball from 6 pm onwards. Flower menus are only available in combination with admission tickets.
Flower étagères can be ordered with any reserved seating ticket and will be served directly at your table. These three-tiered stands are designed for two people.
Flower menus
- Menu prices (excluding the ball ticket)
- Menu without drinks: 65 Euro per person
- Menu including aperitif, wine pairing and mineral water: 83 Euro per person
- Menu 1
- Cream of carrot and parsnip soup with chilli and a baked apple topping
- Roast beef with a rich Burgundy and rosemary sauce, served with potato gratin and bundles of glazed root vegetables
- Selection of homemade strudels, delicately garnished (sour cherry, classic apple and creamy curd cheese)
- Menu 2 (vegetarian, vegan and suitable for guests with allergies)
- Cream of carrot and parsnip soup with chilli and a baked apple topping
- A trio of pumpkin – strudel, braised pumpkin and pumpkin purée – served with Hasselback potatoes, spiced tomatoes and fresh cress
- Chocolate mousse with berry ragout and fresh mint
Flower étagères
- Price per étagère (including a mixed bread basket): 85 Euro
- Flower-étagère 1
- Vulcano ham on bread with sun-dried tomatoes
- Marinated salmon with mustard and dill cream on a potato biscuit
- Caramelised duck breast on a celery and mint salad
- Prawn on a bed of artichokes with lemon cream and bacon crisps
- Confectionery, pralines, truffles and macarons
- Bread basket
- Flower-étagère 2 (vegan/vegetarian)
- Brie with truffle cream and walnut brittle on white baguette
- Beetroot with goat’s cheese and honey in a glass
- Mushroom cream on pumpernickel with stemmed capers and red sprouts
- Courgette rolls with wakame, smoked tofu and macadamia nuts
- Vegan chocolate mousse
- Fruit skewer with chocolate glaze
- Bread basket
Programme
Musical Programme
- Opening ceremony by Tanzschule Rueff in the Festsaal
- "Fächerpolonaise" - Polonaise, Op. 525, by Carl Michael Ziehrer
- "Eingesendet" - Polka by Josef Strauss
- "Rosen aus dem Süden" - Waltz by Johann Strauss II
- "Fledermaus Quadrille" led by Tanzschule Rueff in the Festsaal at midnight and 2 am
- A variety of music in the different halls
- Festsaal: Viennese Ball Orchestra conducted by Wolfgang Steubl and his big band
- Wappensaal: Edelbitter live band
- Stadtsenatssitzungssaal: Salsa Lounge – salsa dancing with professional instruction by Tanzschule Chris
- Volkshalle: WannaDance?
- Friedrich-Schmidt-Halle: Disco with DJ Mike
Further Highlights
- Raffle: Every ticket wins a prize
- Campari Bar
- Ball gifts for ladies and, for the first time, gentlemen
- Breakfast bags from Ströck bakery
Floral decorations
Around 100,000 flowers will bring the 103rd Flower Ball to life. Orchids (Orchidaceae), roses (Rosa), lilies (Lilium), amaryllis and carnations (Dianthus) in vibrant shades of red, violet, orange, pink and green will create a truly unique atmosphere.
The floral arrangements will also celebrate the 165th anniversary of the Municipal Department 42. Which milestones from the history and development of the Municipal Department 42 will be brought to life will remain a surprise until the night of the ball.
Floral Support from apprentices
Floristry apprentices from "Jugend am Werk", under the direction of Ulrike Moosbrugger, will create the festive decorations for the ceremonial rooms of Vienna City Hall.
Students from the "Berufsschule für Gartenbau und Floristik Wien" will create the bouquets and floral accessories worn by the debutantes at the 103rd Flower Ball.
Questions about the Flower Ball
For general enquiries about the Flower Ball, please contact the Municipal Department 42 - Parks and Gardens: ball@ma42.wien.gv.at