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Spotlight on Diversity

This year, visitors to the Rainbow Ball can once again expect a wide range of entertainment. Our artists offer a broad spectrum of performances, from classical music and party atmosphere with our DJs to comedy, lip-sync and dance with our drag shows. The highlight of the evening is the midnight interlude: the TV star Arne Stephan will enchant the guests with unforgettable moments with his magnificent voice.

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Artists of the rainbow ball 2027

  • 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!

  • Peter Schreiber Host

    The evening will be hosted by Peter Schreiber. The music journalist and presenter has been working in the music and event industry for almost 19 years. On the Viennese TV station W24 he was featured in the live magazine "Guten Abend Wien" and the lifestyle programme "#POP!", and currently he also presents the big acts and newcomers of the domestic music scene as host of the weekly "Austrozone".

  • Sassica Rabbit Drag Queen

    Sassica Rabbit is a glamorous bombshell who answers to no man and delights her audience with charm, humor, and heart. She has been an integral part of the Austrian drag scene since 2016. She organizes a wide variety of events as part of the collective, loves hosting bingo and brunch shows, and lives by the motto: "The bigger the hair, the smaller the shoulders."

  • Mademoiselle Giselle Drag Queen

    A native of France, Mademoiselle Giselle has been a fixture of the Vienna drag scene since 2014. Her repertoire focuses primarily on hosting, dance, and comedy. She brings the same charm and wit to the dance floor as a DJ, while captivating audiences with her seductive blend of cabaret, dance, and comedy.

  • 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.

  • DJ Mart.i

    Mart.i has been working as a DJ for years and has become known at events such as The Circus, KEN Club and LifeBall. Thanks to his event series such as Astronaughty and XY, he also provides the Viennese community with the right beats and an exuberant party mood.

  • DJ Shane

    Shane has been both DJ and promoter for many years. As a DJ, he provides musical highlights with a sensitive feeling and likes to move between mainstream and individualism, remix culture and circuit sound.

  • Damenkapelle Johann Strauß Dance music

    The ensemble plays chamber music led by the standing violin, in the Viennese tradition that was already popular in the days of the waltz legend Johann Strauss. The repertoire includes the popular melodies of the Strauss era as well as compositions by Josef Lanner, Franz Lehar, W.A. Mozart and Franz Schubert.

    The Wiener Damenkapelle Johann Strauß has performed with great success for many years at concerts, events and balls in Vienna. It has also delighted audiences abroad with its artistic skill and musical variety, for example at the Virtuosi Festival in the Philharmonie in Lviv (Ukraine), four times at concerts in Nuremberg and three times at the Schloßkonzerte in Maria Enzersdorf. With the exception of 2011, the Wiener Damenkapelle Johann Strauss has performed at every Rainbow Ball since 1999.

  • A-live Dance music

    A-live play real, handmade music with a lot of joy and feeling, but without playbacks or computer support. Since 1998 - long before today's dance boom and "Dancing Stars" - the band has been a household name in the local dance scene for perfectly danceable music.

    In addition to the classics that have been used for dance music for many decades, the band also plays current titles from the charts, which - carefully arranged - are also ideal for dancing. A-live's repertoire includes standard and Latin dances such as waltz, rumba, samba, tango, cha-cha-cha, jive, boogie, as well as soulful ballads, pop, disco and soul classics.

    Motto: Real dance music for enthusiastic dancers and a diverse repertoire for the audience.

  • 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!

  • Peter Schreiber Host

    The evening will be hosted by Peter Schreiber. The music journalist and presenter has been working in the music and event industry for almost 19 years. On the Viennese TV station W24 he was featured in the live magazine "Guten Abend Wien" and the lifestyle programme "#POP!", and currently he also presents the big acts and newcomers of the domestic music scene as host of the weekly "Austrozone".

  • Sassica Rabbit Drag Queen

    Sassica Rabbit is a glamorous bombshell who answers to no man and delights her audience with charm, humor, and heart. She has been an integral part of the Austrian drag scene since 2016. She organizes a wide variety of events as part of the collective, loves hosting bingo and brunch shows, and lives by the motto: "The bigger the hair, the smaller the shoulders."

  • Mademoiselle Giselle Drag Queen

    A native of France, Mademoiselle Giselle has been a fixture of the Vienna drag scene since 2014. Her repertoire focuses primarily on hosting, dance, and comedy. She brings the same charm and wit to the dance floor as a DJ, while captivating audiences with her seductive blend of cabaret, dance, and comedy.

  • 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.

  • DJ Mart.i

    Mart.i has been working as a DJ for years and has become known at events such as The Circus, KEN Club and LifeBall. Thanks to his event series such as Astronaughty and XY, he also provides the Viennese community with the right beats and an exuberant party mood.

  • DJ Shane

    Shane has been both DJ and promoter for many years. As a DJ, he provides musical highlights with a sensitive feeling and likes to move between mainstream and individualism, remix culture and circuit sound.

  • Damenkapelle Johann Strauß Dance music

    The ensemble plays chamber music led by the standing violin, in the Viennese tradition that was already popular in the days of the waltz legend Johann Strauss. The repertoire includes the popular melodies of the Strauss era as well as compositions by Josef Lanner, Franz Lehar, W.A. Mozart and Franz Schubert.

    The Wiener Damenkapelle Johann Strauß has performed with great success for many years at concerts, events and balls in Vienna. It has also delighted audiences abroad with its artistic skill and musical variety, for example at the Virtuosi Festival in the Philharmonie in Lviv (Ukraine), four times at concerts in Nuremberg and three times at the Schloßkonzerte in Maria Enzersdorf. With the exception of 2011, the Wiener Damenkapelle Johann Strauss has performed at every Rainbow Ball since 1999.

  • A-live Dance music

    A-live play real, handmade music with a lot of joy and feeling, but without playbacks or computer support. Since 1998 - long before today's dance boom and "Dancing Stars" - the band has been a household name in the local dance scene for perfectly danceable music.

    In addition to the classics that have been used for dance music for many decades, the band also plays current titles from the charts, which - carefully arranged - are also ideal for dancing. A-live's repertoire includes standard and Latin dances such as waltz, rumba, samba, tango, cha-cha-cha, jive, boogie, as well as soulful ballads, pop, disco and soul classics.

    Motto: Real dance music for enthusiastic dancers and a diverse repertoire for the audience.

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 http://www.instagram.com/metamorkid https://www.instagram.com/rytatale/ https://www.instagram.com/philishaconditioner/ http://www.instagram.com/graziapatricia_
Peter Schreiber Host

The evening will be hosted by Peter Schreiber. The music journalist and presenter has been working in the music and event industry for almost 19 years. On the Viennese TV station W24 he was featured in the live magazine "Guten Abend Wien" and the lifestyle programme "#POP!", and currently he also presents the big acts and newcomers of the domestic music scene as host of the weekly "Austrozone".

Peter Schreiber
Sassica Rabbit Drag Queen

Sassica Rabbit is a glamorous bombshell who answers to no man and delights her audience with charm, humor, and heart. She has been an integral part of the Austrian drag scene since 2016. She organizes a wide variety of events as part of the collective, loves hosting bingo and brunch shows, and lives by the motto: "The bigger the hair, the smaller the shoulders."

Sassica Rabbit Links https://www.instagram.com/sassicarabbit/ https://www.instagram.com/thelipstickball/
Mademoiselle Giselle Drag Queen

A native of France, Mademoiselle Giselle has been a fixture of the Vienna drag scene since 2014. Her repertoire focuses primarily on hosting, dance, and comedy. She brings the same charm and wit to the dance floor as a DJ, while captivating audiences with her seductive blend of cabaret, dance, and comedy.

Mademoiselle Giselle Links https://www.instagram.com/mademoiselle.giselle/ https://www.instagram.com/thelipstickball/
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/
DJ Mart.i

Mart.i has been working as a DJ for years and has become known at events such as The Circus, KEN Club and LifeBall. Thanks to his event series such as Astronaughty and XY, he also provides the Viennese community with the right beats and an exuberant party mood.

DJ Mart.i Links https://www.facebook.com/mart.i.official.music
DJ Shane

Shane has been both DJ and promoter for many years. As a DJ, he provides musical highlights with a sensitive feeling and likes to move between mainstream and individualism, remix culture and circuit sound.

DJ Shane Links https://www.facebook.com/michael.strommer
Damenkapelle Johann Strauß Dance music

The ensemble plays chamber music led by the standing violin, in the Viennese tradition that was already popular in the days of the waltz legend Johann Strauss. The repertoire includes the popular melodies of the Strauss era as well as compositions by Josef Lanner, Franz Lehar, W.A. Mozart and Franz Schubert.

The Wiener Damenkapelle Johann Strauß has performed with great success for many years at concerts, events and balls in Vienna. It has also delighted audiences abroad with its artistic skill and musical variety, for example at the Virtuosi Festival in the Philharmonie in Lviv (Ukraine), four times at concerts in Nuremberg and three times at the Schloßkonzerte in Maria Enzersdorf. With the exception of 2011, the Wiener Damenkapelle Johann Strauss has performed at every Rainbow Ball since 1999.

Damenkapelle Johann Strauß Links https://www.musik-wien.at/konzert
A-live Dance music

A-live play real, handmade music with a lot of joy and feeling, but without playbacks or computer support. Since 1998 - long before today's dance boom and "Dancing Stars" - the band has been a household name in the local dance scene for perfectly danceable music.

In addition to the classics that have been used for dance music for many decades, the band also plays current titles from the charts, which - carefully arranged - are also ideal for dancing. A-live's repertoire includes standard and Latin dances such as waltz, rumba, samba, tango, cha-cha-cha, jive, boogie, as well as soulful ballads, pop, disco and soul classics.

Motto: Real dance music for enthusiastic dancers and a diverse repertoire for the audience.

A-live Links https://a-live.at