The Grand Masked Ball, Versailles

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.

rococo-style partying at the Palace of Versailles

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The Grand Masked BallFestivalrococo-style partying at the Palace of Versailles
Elsewhere
Hofburg PalaceAttractionVienna, Austriapalace dances opened to ordinary citizens
Vienna PhilharmonicFestivalVienna, Austriastoried evening held in the Musikverein concert hall
Elymayer School of DancePlaceVienna, Austriacity institution
Rainbow BallFestivalVienna, Austriadrag-optional ball held by LGBTQ+ advocates
Austria Trend Parkhotel SchönbrunnHotelVienna, Austriavenue for the Rainbow Ball
HipHop BallFestivalVienna, Austriabrings together an orchestra with local rapper
Palais NiederösterreichSightVienna, Austriavenue for the HipHop Ball
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