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A ball for everyone

Classical ball and LGBTIQ - a fusion of two themes that will be a special experience for everyone. In any case, the Vienna Rainbow Ball is more colourful than other balls, creating an inclusive environment where people of all sexual orientations and gender identities can celebrate together.

By combining entertainment and activism, the Rainbow Ball helps to break down prejudices and strengthen the rights of the LGBTIQ community. Together, we thus create a platform for solidarity and a symbol for diversity in our society.

The 29th Vienna Rainbow Ball will take place on January 23rd, 2027. Tickets for the upcoming ball will be available from November 1st, 2026 at 12 p.m.

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General Information

Fotobox

Guests of the Rainbow Ball can capture their good mood photographically. A photo box powered by La Roche Posay will be available free of charge.

 

Videobox

A new highlight for all visitors is our videobox, which can be used to capture the atmosphere of the ball up close. Perfect for reels and social media!

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Styling Corner

At the L'Oréal Groupe Styling Corner, visitors have the opportunity to have their make-up refreshed for the evening by professional make-up artists.
At the Redken Touch-up Station, hairstyles are given the finishing touches. Guests receive quick refreshes and shine to ensure they look fabulous throughout the evening. No elaborate ball hairstyles, but the perfect look is guaranteed!

Styling Corner

 

Tombola

By purchasing tickets from one of our mobile sales teams, our visitors can win over 700 fantastic prizes, as well as a select number of fantastic main prizes.

Parkhotel Schönbrunn

Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn

Hietzinger Hauptstr. 10-14
1130 Vienna, Austria

+43 (1) 87 804-0

[email protected]

 

Public Transport

  • Metro: U4
  • Tram: 10, 60
  • Busses: 51A, 56B, 58B, 156B
  • Stop: Hietzing – Schönbrunner Tiergarten / Kennedybrücke

 

Room bookings

Turn your visit to the ball into a truly stylish experience: stay right at the Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn—the venue for the Rainbow Ball—and secure attractive special rates via the following link:

Book a room

The following applies to all to all guests of the ball:

  • Floor-length or knee-length evening dress, ball gown, elegant
  • elegant trouser suit, gilet etc.
  • Tailcoat, dinner jacket or dark suit with bowtie, tie or neckerchief
  • No gender stereotypes! Your gender, your choice!

The Rainbow Ball is neither a clubbing nor a costume ball. We ask for your understanding that, in keeping with the festive nature of this event, people in inappropriate clothing (jeans, T-shirts, etc.) will be refused entry (without reimbursement of costs).
 

 

 

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Rainbow Ball Award

Thanks to the kind support of Out@L’Oréal/L’Oréal, the Rainbow Ball Award will once again be presented to an outstanding association or project at the 28th Vienna Rainbow Ball.

In this way, we support associations as well as projects that make a contribution to the LGBTIQ community. The important work of the selected winning project will be supported with prize money of 2,500 Euros.

Currently no submissions can be entered!



 

Programme Highlights 2026

  • Arne Stephan TV and voice actor

    For many years, Arne Stephan has been a fixture on German-language musical theater stages, as well as in film, television, and voice acting. He is currently appearing as Emperor Charles VI (Fredersdorff) in the hit production MARIA THERESIA at the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien.


    His numerous musical theater credits include CATS, WEST SIDE STORY, FAME, SUGAR, and A CHORUS LINE. As an actor, he has performed in classics such as EIN SOMMERNACHTSTRAUM, DIE MITSCHULDIGEN, and DIE KAMELIENDAME at renowned theaters. For many years, he has also collaborated with the Echo Award-winning band Jazzkantine and shared the stage with countless pop stars.


    Television audiences know Arne Stephan from a wide range of productions. He has appeared on camera for nearly all major German TV networks, acting alongside stars like Christiane Hörbiger, Annette Frier, and Friedrich von Thun, and has received a nomination for the German Television Award.


    With over 800 roles to his name, Arne Stephan is also one of Germany’s most respected voice actors. He provided the singing and speaking voices for the title roles in Disney’s ALADDIN and MUFASA: DER KÖNIG DER LÖWEN*. Furthermore, his voice can be heard in international hits such as STAR TREK, THE BOYS, BATMAN, and THE GREAT. He has received the German Dubbing Award multiple times for his work.

  • DOLL HAUS 2 Drag Queens

    The spectacular drag show returns for a second round. Austrian favorites Metamorkid, Ryta Tale, Philisha Conditioner, and Grazia Patricia pay tribute to their icons and idols with unique performances. They share their personal stories in a way that is authentic, modern, and humorous. Come see the DOLL HAUS 2 show at the Vienna Rainbow Ball and find out what RuPaul and Bugs Bunny have in common!

  • Bernard Bach Head of the Opening Committee

    From non-dancer to master dancer: Bernard Bach (born 1979) started his dancing career in 1998 at the Mühlsiegel dance school. But it was only in 2004 that he heard about the Stanek Dance School and the Vienna Rainbow Ball. For years he opened as a dancer on the committee under the guidance of dance master Wolfgang Stanek until he became his assistant. Since then he acted as a good soul and support at the dance rehearsals and as a choreographer. After training as a dance master (2013) and many balls later, he has now been leading the dance committee of the Rainbow Ball himself since 2017.

    Bernard Bach has been master of ceremony on many other balls, not only in Vienna but also abroad.

  • Arne Stephan TV and voice actor

    For many years, Arne Stephan has been a fixture on German-language musical theater stages, as well as in film, television, and voice acting. He is currently appearing as Emperor Charles VI (Fredersdorff) in the hit production MARIA THERESIA at the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien.


    His numerous musical theater credits include CATS, WEST SIDE STORY, FAME, SUGAR, and A CHORUS LINE. As an actor, he has performed in classics such as EIN SOMMERNACHTSTRAUM, DIE MITSCHULDIGEN, and DIE KAMELIENDAME at renowned theaters. For many years, he has also collaborated with the Echo Award-winning band Jazzkantine and shared the stage with countless pop stars.


    Television audiences know Arne Stephan from a wide range of productions. He has appeared on camera for nearly all major German TV networks, acting alongside stars like Christiane Hörbiger, Annette Frier, and Friedrich von Thun, and has received a nomination for the German Television Award.


    With over 800 roles to his name, Arne Stephan is also one of Germany’s most respected voice actors. He provided the singing and speaking voices for the title roles in Disney’s ALADDIN and MUFASA: DER KÖNIG DER LÖWEN*. Furthermore, his voice can be heard in international hits such as STAR TREK, THE BOYS, BATMAN, and THE GREAT. He has received the German Dubbing Award multiple times for his work.

  • DOLL HAUS 2 Drag Queens

    The spectacular drag show returns for a second round. Austrian favorites Metamorkid, Ryta Tale, Philisha Conditioner, and Grazia Patricia pay tribute to their icons and idols with unique performances. They share their personal stories in a way that is authentic, modern, and humorous. Come see the DOLL HAUS 2 show at the Vienna Rainbow Ball and find out what RuPaul and Bugs Bunny have in common!

  • Bernard Bach Head of the Opening Committee

    From non-dancer to master dancer: Bernard Bach (born 1979) started his dancing career in 1998 at the Mühlsiegel dance school. But it was only in 2004 that he heard about the Stanek Dance School and the Vienna Rainbow Ball. For years he opened as a dancer on the committee under the guidance of dance master Wolfgang Stanek until he became his assistant. Since then he acted as a good soul and support at the dance rehearsals and as a choreographer. After training as a dance master (2013) and many balls later, he has now been leading the dance committee of the Rainbow Ball himself since 2017.

    Bernard Bach has been master of ceremony on many other balls, not only in Vienna but also abroad.

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Arne Stephan TV and voice actor

For many years, Arne Stephan has been a fixture on German-language musical theater stages, as well as in film, television, and voice acting. He is currently appearing as Emperor Charles VI (Fredersdorff) in the hit production MARIA THERESIA at the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien.


His numerous musical theater credits include CATS, WEST SIDE STORY, FAME, SUGAR, and A CHORUS LINE. As an actor, he has performed in classics such as EIN SOMMERNACHTSTRAUM, DIE MITSCHULDIGEN, and DIE KAMELIENDAME at renowned theaters. For many years, he has also collaborated with the Echo Award-winning band Jazzkantine and shared the stage with countless pop stars.


Television audiences know Arne Stephan from a wide range of productions. He has appeared on camera for nearly all major German TV networks, acting alongside stars like Christiane Hörbiger, Annette Frier, and Friedrich von Thun, and has received a nomination for the German Television Award.


With over 800 roles to his name, Arne Stephan is also one of Germany’s most respected voice actors. He provided the singing and speaking voices for the title roles in Disney’s ALADDIN and MUFASA: DER KÖNIG DER LÖWEN*. Furthermore, his voice can be heard in international hits such as STAR TREK, THE BOYS, BATMAN, and THE GREAT. He has received the German Dubbing Award multiple times for his work.

Arne Stephan Links https://www.instagram.com/arnestephan.official/
DOLL HAUS 2 Drag Queens

The spectacular drag show returns for a second round. Austrian favorites Metamorkid, Ryta Tale, Philisha Conditioner, and Grazia Patricia pay tribute to their icons and idols with unique performances. They share their personal stories in a way that is authentic, modern, and humorous. Come see the DOLL HAUS 2 show at the Vienna Rainbow Ball and find out what RuPaul and Bugs Bunny have in common!

DOLL HAUS 2 Links https://www.instagram.com/metamorkid https://www.instagram.com/rytatale/ https://www.instagram.com/philishaconditioner/ https://www.instagram.com/graziapatricia_
Bernard Bach Head of the Opening Committee

From non-dancer to master dancer: Bernard Bach (born 1979) started his dancing career in 1998 at the Mühlsiegel dance school. But it was only in 2004 that he heard about the Stanek Dance School and the Vienna Rainbow Ball. For years he opened as a dancer on the committee under the guidance of dance master Wolfgang Stanek until he became his assistant. Since then he acted as a good soul and support at the dance rehearsals and as a choreographer. After training as a dance master (2013) and many balls later, he has now been leading the dance committee of the Rainbow Ball himself since 2017.

Bernard Bach has been master of ceremony on many other balls, not only in Vienna but also abroad.

Bernard Bach Links https://schwebach.at/
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