1. Wiener Mozart Ball - A Night in the Rhythm of Genius – The Grand Premiere

Information
In celebration of the 270th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 2026, a new Viennese ball tradition is born:
On January 27, 2027 – Mozart’s birthday – the first Vienna Mozart Ball will celebrate its glittering premiere at Palais Auersperg.

For one unforgettable night, the opulent halls of the Palais transform into a world of timeless elegance, festive melodies, and imperial splendor. Inspired by Vienna’s golden era, this newly created ball unites masterful classical music and traditional Viennese ball culture with contemporary joie de vivre — in the very place where Mozart himself once performed.

At the heart of the evening are the soloists of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra, who celebrate their 40th anniversary as part of this exclusive event and serve as the official ball ensemble, creating an atmosphere of unparalleled refinement. On this historic date, masterful classical compositions and the exhilaration of the Viennese waltz merge into a unique celebration for the senses.

Explore the magnificent ceremonial halls, lose yourself in the rhythm of the waltz, and experience artistic performances deeply rooted in Viennese tradition. On the birthday of the genius, Palais Auersperg opens its doors for the very first time to this new and distinguished ball format — a tribute to four decades of orchestral excellence and to Mozart’s enduring legacy.

The Vienna Mozart Orchestra invites you…
to a premiere on the master’s birthday…
let the night begin.

Optional Gala Dinner

For those who wish to begin the evening in refined style with a special culinary experience, we offer the option to add an exclusive 4-course dinner to your ball ticket. The Gala Dinner takes place from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM and perfectly sets the tone for an unforgettable ball night. The desired number of dinner arrangements can easily be selected and added at the end of the booking process.

DRESSCODE:

Embrace timeless elegance – this night calls for your most radiant appearance.
For Ladies: Floor-length ball gowns or opulent evening attire. Whether classic silk or baroque-inspired lace and brocade – present yourself at your most dazzling.
For Gentlemen: Tailcoat, tuxedo, or a dark suit with bow tie form the foundation of a distinguished appearance in the Palais. Dress to shine. Dress to honor the music.

An entrance to captivate. An outfit to honor the music. A wardrobe worthy of a night that makes history.

Dates & Hard Facts:

27 January 2027
Palais Auersperg, Vienna

Admission with dinner: 7:30 p.m. / Without dinner: 9:00 p.m.
Start: 11:00 p.m.





Celebrate Mozart\\\'s birthday where history comes alive.

Secure your place at the first Vienna Mozart Ball to mark the 270th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

January 27, 2027 | Palais Auersperg
Gala Dinner: 7:30 – 9:00 PM (optional)
Ball begins: 9:00 PM

Capacity is limited.
A historic debut in the rhythm of genius.

Menu
Classic Menu
Starter
Veal tartare with quail egg and truffle cream

Main Course
Angus sirloin roast with onions

Dessert
Apple strudel with creamy vanilla sauce

Vegetarian menu
Starter
Beetroot carpaccio with arugula and pine nuts

Main Course
Savory Austrian cabbage pasta squares with roasted aromas

Dessert
Apple strudel with creamy vanilla sauce

We are, of course, happy to cater to your dietary preferences: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other special options are available on request. Please indicate any food intolerances or special requests in the notes field when purchasing your ticket. We are happy to prepare a suitable meal for children if required.

Place

The Palais Auersperg, earlier called Palais Rosenkavalier, is a baroque palace at Auerspergstraße 1 in Vienna's Josefstadt district.


HISTORY

The Palais Auersperg was built in the years between 1706 and 1710 on the plot of the former Rottenhof with the plans of the two well-known architects Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt for Hieronymus Capece de Rofrano, to whom the former name "Rosenkavalier" refers. The middle part of the Palais was altered between 1720 and 1723 by Johann Christian Neupauer.

In 1749 Prince Joseph of Saxe-Hildburghausen started to use the Palais as his winter residence. He hired Giuseppe Bonno as musical conductor of the palais. Between 1754 and 1761 weekly music courses were held during the winter months. From 1759, he rented the Palais and hired Christoph Willibald Gluck as head conductor of the concerts held there.

In 1777 Prince Johann Adam of Auersperg, friend and confidant of Emperor Francis I and Maria Theresia, bought the Palais, at that time still called Palais Rofrano. From 1786 the Palais was renamed Palais Auersperg and was the setting for a series of important and well-known musical events, notably Idomeneo by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Sieben Worte des Erlösers am Kreuze by Joseph Haydn were performed there. As Johann Adam of Auersperg's second marriage stayed childless and the children of his first marriage had already died, he adopted his nephew Carl Auersperg (1750–1822). Carl accepted his inheritance in 1795. Unforunately, the marriage of Carl and his wife Josepha also remaineded childless, so in 1812 they adopted Prince Vinzens Auersperg, who accepted his inheritance in 1817. In the time between 1827 and 1837 Prince Wasa stayed at the Palais Auersperg with the Swedish Royal Family because his inheritance had been contested in Sweden. In 1864, on the orders of Vinzens Auersperg, a ballroom building was built along the Lerchenfelderstrasse. After his death in 1872 his widow Wilhelmine commissioned further alterations to the ballroom building in order to rent the facilities to the Geometric Institute. In 1878 Franz Joseph Emanuel (1856–1938), son of Wilhelmine Auersperg, and his wife Wilhelmine Kinsky took possession of the Palais Auersperg. Wilhelmine Kinsky organized many charity events for the benefit of the organization called Vereinigung zur Errettung verwahrloster Kinder. Pieces of theatre and music were performed in the Rosenkavaliersaal, partially with the participation of members of the aristocracy. In 1901 Franz Joseph Auersperg returned the ballroom building to its initial use. Unfortunately, in the course of the Second World War the ballroom building was completely destroyed and the remains were therefore removed.

Between 1923 and 1935 the Palais Auersperg was temporarily rented to the Bundesdenkmalamt and a film company. In 1940 Ferdinand Auersperg (1887–1942) inherited the Palais and in 1942 his sister Christiane Croy accepted her inheritance. She lived with her family in the upper rooms of the Palais during the Second World War. They also hid members of the resistance there during the Second World War and there is a sign near the entrance of the Palais which commemorates this. In 1944 the organization „Provisorische österreichische Nationalkomitee“, better known as O5, was established in the Palais. In 1945 the Palais was seized by the Alliierte Kommandantur, the police force of the Allied Control Council, and was subsequently used as their headquarters.

Konsul Alfred Weiss, founder of Arabia Kaffee, bought the Palais in 1953. In 1953 and 1954 it was extended by the architect Oswald Haerdtl who added the orangery, the winter garden and more functional rooms. Alfred Weiss opened a large café for 600 guests in the Palais, with a terrace next to it. After his death, his descendants sold the Palais to a company called General Partners A.G..

In the beginning of 2006 the Palais was sold again to an old European family. The State Apartments remained the same and are still used for musical purposes. In the upper floor most areas have been changed into office rooms. In the next few years the Palais will be restored and a small museum is planned. Currently the Palais is used for balls and musical events of various kinds; it has eleven rooms and can accommodate up to 1000 guests.