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Viennese New Year’s Eve Gala

31 December 2026 · Doors open at 7:00 PM
Palais Ferstel, Vienna

The tradition continues

Some evenings leave a lasting impression. This is one of them.
Welcome to one of Vienna’s most exclusive New Year’s Eve galasNew Year’s Eve galas – an evening full of elegance and unforgettable moments in a unique atmosphere. From the red carpet to the final waltz, you can expect a stylishly curated experience featuring Viennese tradition, fine diningfine dining, and entertainment in one of the city’s most beautiful banquet hallsbanquet halls.

One evening. One stage. One city at its finest.

The night begins as it will end: with elegance. As you step onto the red carpet, you enter a world where Viennese tradition and timeless sophistication become one. What follows is no ordinary programme — it is a carefully composed symphony of culture, indulgence, and joie de vivre.

Classical music that moves you. Polkas and waltzes fill the air in their purest form — spirited, sweeping, unmistakably Viennese. The music carries you through the evening, long before the first note of the new year is struck.

Dance that enchants. One of Vienna’s most renowned dance schools brings the floor to life. Masterfully performed choreographies pay tribute to the city’s great dance tradition — graceful, captivating, unforgettable.

Live music that ignites. As the classical programme yields to the night, one of Vienna’s most celebrated bands takes the stage — charismatic, electrifying, and made for an evening like this. The night is yours.

A cuisine that seduces. The finest culinary creations from Palais Ferstel — handpicked, prepared with uncompromising craft, and served with passion. Every course, a small work of art.

Drinks & buffet by the legendary Café Central. A name that needs no introduction. Vienna’s iconic Café Central, a culinary institution for generations, elevates the evening with a buffet and drinks selection of extraordinary quality.

The venue: singular and unforgettable. All of this comes together within one of Vienna’s most exclusive and intimate palaces — a setting that requires no stage because it is one.

The tradition continues. And you are part of it.

Reservations are limited. Experience New Year’s Eve the way Vienna has always intended.

The Viennese New Year’s Eve Gala Experience

Evening program

7:00 PM

DOORS OPEN

A welcome cocktail and handpicked canapés await you in the palace’s magnificent Portico. 

8:00 PM

GALA DINNER

Four courses. One experience. An exquisite menu in the Grand Ballroom, accompanied by elegant live piano.

10:00 PM

GALA OPENING

The Tanzschule Elmayer opens the evening with a dance performance. The classical ensemble follows – waltzes, polkas, unmistakably Vienna. 

12:00 AM

MIDNIGHT

The bells of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The Danube Waltz. Champagne in every hand. This moment is yours – and Vienna’s.

12:15 AM

CELEBRATION

The stage belongs to the live band. The night finds its rhythm – and won’t let you go.

2:15 AM

END OF THE GALA

An evening to remember. To an unforgettable new year – 2027

Every detail of the Viennese New Year’s Eve Gala at Palais Ferstel is carefully staged to offer you an immersive and unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience in the heart of Vienna.

Historical gem

Palais Ferstel is one of the most magnificent buildings in Vienna’s city center. Built between 1856 and 1860, it is distinguished by its Venetian-Florentine Renaissance style.

The Grand Banquet Hall, the setting of our New Year’s Eve gala, impresses with its high ceilings, elegant atmosphere, and acoustics that make live music a truly special experience. Those who dance here are dancing in a place where Viennese history comes alive.

 
 

31 December 2026

Doors open at 7:00 PM

Strauchgasse 4, 1010 Wien

Wheelchair-accessible access available

Categories & Prices

ALL INCLUSIVE · NO HIDDEN COSTS

CATEGORY B

Table row 3

€ 485
/guest
  • Full evening program
  • 4-course gala dinner
  • All drinks included
  • Café Central dessert buffet
EXCLUSIVE

VIP CATEGORY

Table row 1

€ 690
/guest
  • Best seats · near the stage
  • Priority service
  • Full evening program
  • 4-course gala dinner
  • All drinks included

CATEGORY A

Table row 2

€ 585
/guest
  • Excellent view
  • Full evening program
  • 4-course gala dinner
  • All drinks included

Dress code: Black Tie – evening gown, tuxedo, or suit.

All prices include taxes and fees.

GALLERY

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