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.

September 24, 2025

Ticket sale starting soon!

By Maximilian Rakowsky in Information, Uncategorized

In one week, on October 1st 2025, the official ticket sale for the 77th Officers’ Ball will commence. Therefore, we have summed up the most information for you: The 77th Officers’ Ball will take place on January 16th 2026 at the Vienna Hofburg. This years’ host nation will be Italy and the ball motto is […]

September 23, 2025

Roses of the South

By Maximilian Rakowsky in General

Our host nation for the 77th Officers’ Ball, Italy, is the most popular holiday destination for Austrians. In addition to breathtaking beaches and bays, beautiful landscapes and many cultural treasures, we are particularly enchanted by the cheerfulness and joy of our Italian neighbours and their love for the finer things in life. And it is […]

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 […]

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