Saturday, January 11, 2025 | 20:00

Your ball night at a glance

The program of the WU Ball 2025

The traditional event location in the magnificent ceremonial halls of the imperial Vienna Hofburg will once again be the festive setting for the most famous student ball in Vienna this year.

  • Admission to the Vienna Hofburg.
  • VIP: Reception of special guests in the ‘Forum’ of the Hofburg (access only on presenting the invitation and by prior appointment)
  • Exclusive networking event powered by INVERTO in the Geheime Ratstube (only for selected ball guests)
8:00 pm Admission
  • Festive entrance ceremony of the guests of honour
  • Following the opening of the ball by the Inaugural Committee with a choreography by the Elmayer dance school.
9:00 pm Opening ceremony
  • Start of the raffle ticket sale
  • Disco opening with student-friendly prices in the Forum
9.45pm Raffle Disco
  • Drawing of the raffle main prizes in the Festsaal (subsequent pick-up of the prizes in the Passageraum)
11:50 pm Raffle drawing
  • Midnight show in the Festsaal
  • Start of collection of raffle prizes in the Passageraum
  • Start of distribution of ladies' and men's donations in the Gardehalle I
00:00 midnight show
  • 1st audience quadrille in the Festsaal
00:30 am audience quadrille
  • 2nd audience quadrille in the ballroom
01:30 am audience quadrille
  • After eight enjoyable hours, the C.M. Ziehrer Court Ball Orchestra closes the WU Ball at around 04:50 am with the traditional closing waltz ‘Brüderlein fein’.
04:50 am 'Brüderlein fein'

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Dresscode

In order to ensure that all guests experience the WU Ball as festively as possible, we expect the usual Viennese ball dresscode and ask our guests to adhere to this standard.

Ladies

floor-length evening dress (hemline covers the floor all around even with higher shoes, slit to max. knee height)

Men

black tailcoat with white bow tie, black tuxedo with bow tie (colour doesn’t matter), black suit with white dress shirt and bow tie (colour doesn’t matter) – no tie!, or class A uniform (EU); USDOD: formal wear, black suit shoes

Please note that the security staff at the Hofburg have the right to deny access to the Hofburg to guests who are inappropriately or unsuitably dressed. Tickets will not be taken back or refunded.

The etiquette and dresscode will be monitored and enforced during the event all the time. Authorized members of the organization team, the Marshall Team, the ÖH WU and the WU are required to expel persons who do not comply with the regulations from the event if necessary. Therefore, please avoid unpleasant situations in the interest of everyone.

No-Tie-Zone: Please note that a tie does not comply with the dresscode. In ’emergencies’ a black bow tie can be purchased on site for a fee of € 20.

Area map - What's happening where?

The area maps provide a good overview of the various rooms in the Vienna Hofburg as well as the various program items and activities at the WU Ball.

Great music programme

The WU Ball 2025 invites you on a musical journey of the highest quality and offers a varied programme ranging from classical dance music to rousing swing rhythms and powerful rock’n’roll to the latest dance hits and the greatest evergreens. Fans of traditional sounds will also not be disappointed.

Seats and tables can also be reserved in the preferred room to ensure an unforgettable experience.

Festsaal

The official part of the WU Ball 2025 starts in the Festsaal of the Vienna Hofburg. The debutantes introduce the festive ceremony at 09:00 p.m. and open the ball with an impressive choreography after the words of the cairman of ÖH WU and the rector.

Towards midnight, further highlights take place with the raffle draw and the midnight show. Afterwards, the Elmayer dance school invites the audience to a quadrille.

Metternichsaal

The WU Ball 2025 in the Metternichsaal impressively demonstrates that a career after graduating from WU can lead not only to the business world, but also to the music stage.

The two WU graduates Sandro Humitsch and Clemens Reinsperger, who are also former ÖH employees, will be in the spotlight. With their bands, they provide musical highlights and great entertainment.

Zeremoniensaal

In the festive Zeremoniensaal, guests can expect a unique mix of classical ball music and modern hits.

The bands Jive for the Five and The Economix provide great entertainment with a varied repertoire of popular covers and genres. Whether waltzes or party hits – the varied dance and party programme invites you to dance along, celebrate and enjoy yourself until the late hours.

Rittersaal

Lively swing rhythms and the authentic sounds of jazz awake the Rittersaal. Powerful brass arrangements and lively beats not only create an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, but also motivate you to swing on the dance floor. With swing, blues or even tango, you can not only move to the music, but also enjoy the rhythm and the atmosphere.

Hofburg Lounge

Nostalgic flair and stylishly played vinyl are on offer at the WU Ball, when the Hofburg Lounge becomes the Vinyl Lounge and offers an unforgettable retro experience! Ball guests can enjoy the classic sounds of vinyl records and at the same time enjoy a refreshing Campari. A perfect backdrop to celebrate in the early hours of the morning and enjoy the ball evening in a relaxed atmosphere with friends.

Wintergarten

At the WU Ball, the Wintergarten is transformed into an elegant lounge with its own cocktail bar. Pleasant lounge music creates a relaxed atmosphere in which to toast your time at WU with friends and acquaintances. In addition to cocktails, you can also enjoy the breathtaking view of the magnificent buildings on Vienna’s Ringstrasse. The winter garden is the ideal place to take a break from the ball and relax in a cosy atmosphere.

Gartensaal

In the Gartensaal in the foyer, guests can enjoy a hearty Heurigen programme featuring traditional folk music. In addition to the modern sounds and elegant dancing in the ballroom, visitors can experience the atmosphere of a classic Heurigen here.

This mix of different musical styles turns the WU Ball into a particularly varied event with a variety to suit every taste.

Forum - Disco

Of course, a disco is essential at a student ball so that you can really party with your fellow students! And hey: Who can claim to have been to a disco in the Vienna Hofburg? And to make this experience unforgettable, we have a special highlight for you in addition to the outstanding DJs: there are even discounted drinks!

Thank you for your registration

You will receive an e-mail from us with confirmation of your registration and further information.

Registration: Opening Committee

You can register here for the opening committee for WU Ball 2025 in Hofburg Vienna.

Further information on data processing in the context of registration can be found here.

You will receive an e-mail from us with confirmation of your registration and further information.