Vienna Opera Ball 2025 LIVE: Opening, Celebrities on the Red Carpet and All Highlights
The 67th Vienna Opera Ball is completely sold out, with 5,150 guests expected at the State Opera on Thursday evening. The focus of the ball night this time is the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss, to whom the grand opening is dedicated.
LIVE from the Vienna Opera Ball 2025
The opening of the Vienna Opera Ball begins at 10:00 PM. We will keep you updated in our live ticker for the Opera Ball 2025 starting at 8:00 PM with the stars on the Red Carpet and all the images and highlights from the State Opera.
Political Prominence and Artistic Highlights at the Vienna Opera Ball
The political elite of Austria is also represented at the Vienna Opera Ball: Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen attends alongside Sigrid Stagl, Scientist of the Year and climate economist. Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg, on the other hand, is expected without an official guest.
A high-caliber ensemble provides musical highlights on the Opera Ball stage. Soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Juan Diego Flórez are among the most prominent names of the evening. Maria Nazarova and Daniel Jenz are also at the center of the festive opening.
Remembering Richard Lugner and Many Prominent Ball Guests
A significant personality of the Vienna Opera Ball will be missing this year: The master builder Richard Lugner, who passed away last summer and made headlines for decades with his illustrious guests. Nevertheless, his box in the Lugner City will not remain unoccupied. This year, it will be used by his daughter Jaqueline and her entourage. Her star guest is street artist and DJ Alec Monopoly, who just yesterday sprayed an XXL portrait of "Mörtel" on the Lugner City as a tribute.
Prominent guests are also expected in the Swarovski family box: Leni Klum, daughter of the German supermodel Heidi Klum, and her father Flavio Briatore. Leni Klum felt "like a princess" that evening, as she revealed to ORF.
Also in attendance were the German singer Sasha, the ex-wife of comedian Oliver Pocher, Amira Aly, and the British actor Ed Westwick. His motto at the event: "Sit back, relax, and enjoy." Bruce Darnell was full of joy. "I always wanted to come here. Now I've finally made it," said the American choreographer.
Opera Ball Evening Causes Closures in Vienna City Center
With waltz music, artistic performances, and high-ranking guests, the Vienna Opera Ball 2025 promises to be a glamorous night once again. Not only inside but also around the State Opera, strict security measures are in place, and there will be road closures again.
The Vienna Ring Road will be closed to traffic between Johannesgasse and Operngasse from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Only authorized persons will have access. Kärntner Straße will also remain closed between Karlsplatz and Opernring during this period. Public transport will also be affected by restrictions, more information here:
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