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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 28th Vienna Rainbow Ball will take place on January 24th, 2026. Tickets for the upcoming ball will be available from November 1st, 2025 at 12 p.m.

Fotobox

Guests of the Rainbow Ball can capture their good mood photographically. A photo box powered by L'Oréal Groupe 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!

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.

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

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).

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 for the Rainbow Ball Award.

Programme Highlights 2026

Drew Sarich Musical star

The American Drew Sarich studied musical theater at the Boston Conservatory. In 1997 he accompanied Liza Minnelli on her international tour as a background singer. He made his European debut as Quasimodo in the world premiere of Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Berlin. In 2001 Drew was cast as Berger in the Raimundtheater production of HAIR in Vienna. This was followed by roles such as Count Von Krolock (Dance of the Vampires), Jesus (Jesus Christ Superstar) and Antonio Vivaldi (Vivaldi: The Fifth Season). Drew played Jean Valjean in the London West End and Broadway productions of Les Miserables. He also played the role of Armand in the world premiere and Broadway productions of Elton John's LESTAT. In the world premiere of the ROCKY musical in Hamburg, he portrayed Rocky Balboa. His repertoire includes roles such as Crown Prince Rudolf (Rudolf: Affaire Mayerling), Hedwig (Hedwig And The Angry Inch), Guido Contini (NEUN), the Phantom (Liebe Dies Nie), Jekyll/Hyde (Jekyll & Hyde), Albin/Zaza (La Cage aux Folles), and Juanita (Kasimir & Karoline). Drew's solo albums and the singles from his band EVERYONE'S DARLING are available wherever you stream your music!
Club Couleur Drag queens

Club Couleur combines comedy, dance, singing, lip-sync, and burlesque under the rainbow. Colorful, just like its hosts – Grazia Patricia & Metamorkid.
The two queens couldn't be more different: Metamorkid, an outstanding performance and fashion queen, and the comedy queen Grazia Patricia, the cabaret princesses, complement each other and invite various artists as guests to bridge the gap between black and white.
A revue that embraces diverse colors. A revue for everyone.
Everybody is welcome!
DJane NicA

If you've had enough of monotonous beats and feet falling asleep, NicA is right there for you. A musical talent who has been sitting behind the piano since she was 6 years old now knows how to heat up the dance crowd with CD player & mixing desk.

Since 2010 she has been playing clubs such as Palais Auersperg, Volksgarten Säulenhalle, Elysium, Camera, Titanic, Rote Bar, Heart Club and many more, and since 2011 she has been the resident DJ of the successful LGBTIQ event series PiNKED.

In the summer of 2013, NicA's foreign booking series began with Palma de Mallorca, followed by Munich and Berlin, but you could also listen to her unique sound at the radio show FM4 - La Boum Deluxe. Austria's biggest charity event "Life Ball" subsequently booked the up-and-coming DJ for the Redcarpet and so she is also considered a regular act at Vienna Pride and most recently rocked EuroPride Vienna 2019.

But her journey is far from over...So stay tuned!

Drew Sarich Musical star

The American Drew Sarich studied musical theater at the Boston Conservatory. In 1997 he accompanied Liza Minnelli on her international tour as a background singer. He made his European debut as Quasimodo in the world premiere of Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Berlin. In 2001 Drew was cast as Berger in the Raimundtheater production of HAIR in Vienna. This was followed by roles such as Count Von Krolock (Dance of the Vampires), Jesus (Jesus Christ Superstar) and Antonio Vivaldi (Vivaldi: The Fifth Season). Drew played Jean Valjean in the London West End and Broadway productions of Les Miserables. He also played the role of Armand in the world premiere and Broadway productions of Elton John's LESTAT. In the world premiere of the ROCKY musical in Hamburg, he portrayed Rocky Balboa. His repertoire includes roles such as Crown Prince Rudolf (Rudolf: Affaire Mayerling), Hedwig (Hedwig And The Angry Inch), Guido Contini (NEUN), the Phantom (Liebe Dies Nie), Jekyll/Hyde (Jekyll & Hyde), Albin/Zaza (La Cage aux Folles), and Juanita (Kasimir & Karoline). Drew's solo albums and the singles from his band EVERYONE'S DARLING are available wherever you stream your music!
Club Couleur Drag queens

Club Couleur combines comedy, dance, singing, lip-sync, and burlesque under the rainbow. Colorful, just like its hosts – Grazia Patricia & Metamorkid.
The two queens couldn't be more different: Metamorkid, an outstanding performance and fashion queen, and the comedy queen Grazia Patricia, the cabaret princesses, complement each other and invite various artists as guests to bridge the gap between black and white.
A revue that embraces diverse colors. A revue for everyone.
Everybody is welcome!
DJane NicA

If you've had enough of monotonous beats and feet falling asleep, NicA is right there for you. A musical talent who has been sitting behind the piano since she was 6 years old now knows how to heat up the dance crowd with CD player & mixing desk.

Since 2010 she has been playing clubs such as Palais Auersperg, Volksgarten Säulenhalle, Elysium, Camera, Titanic, Rote Bar, Heart Club and many more, and since 2011 she has been the resident DJ of the successful LGBTIQ event series PiNKED.

In the summer of 2013, NicA's foreign booking series began with Palma de Mallorca, followed by Munich and Berlin, but you could also listen to her unique sound at the radio show FM4 - La Boum Deluxe. Austria's biggest charity event "Life Ball" subsequently booked the up-and-coming DJ for the Redcarpet and so she is also considered a regular act at Vienna Pride and most recently rocked EuroPride Vienna 2019.

But her journey is far from over...So stay tuned!

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