Rainbow Ball, Vienna

National GeographicOct 12

How Vienna's Ball Scene Has Evolved in the Digital Age

While always popular in the Austrian capital, these events have taken off in the digital age, with online platforms drawing a new generation to fairytale dance floors.

drag-optional ball held by LGBTQ+ advocates

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Hofburg PalaceAttractionpalace dances opened to ordinary citizens
Vienna PhilharmonicFestivalstoried evening held in the Musikverein concert hall
Elymayer School of DancePlacecity institution
Rainbow BallFestivaldrag-optional ball held by LGBTQ+ advocates
Austria Trend Parkhotel SchönbrunnHotelvenue for the Rainbow Ball
HipHop BallFestivalbrings together an orchestra with local rapper
Palais NiederösterreichSightvenue for the HipHop Ball
Elsewhere
The Grand Masked BallFestivalVersailles, Francerococo-style partying at the Palace of Versailles
Il Ballo del DogeFestivalVenice, Italymasked ball staged at the Scuola Grande della Misericordia
Jane Austen BallsFestivalBath, United Kingdomseasonal balls celebrating Regency society

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How Vienna's Ball Scene Has Evolved in the Digital Age