Vienna Medical Doctors Ball 2026

The 74th Vienna Medical Doctors' Ball will take place on 

January 31, 2026
HOFBURG VIENNA

"The Vienna Medical Doctors' Ball is much more than a glamorous social event - it is a strong sign of our social commitment as a professional association. Especially in times when mental health and holistic care are becoming increasingly important, we want to use this event to consciously send out a signal for medicine that sees people as a whole. That is why we chose the CliniClowns, who make a valuable contribution to healthcare - especially for our youngest patients - through laughter and joie de vivre. The Doctors' Ball is a celebration of encounters, of music - and in its 74th edition in particular: a celebration of laughter. We cordially invite you to join us in doing good," emphasizes Johannes Steinhart, President of the Vienna Chamber of Physicians, on the importance of charity at the Vienna Medical Doctors' Ball.

Laughter as medicine: The Vienna Medical Doctors' Ball as a celebration of joy
Isabella Clara Heissenberger-Mass, ball officer of the Vienna Medical Doctors' Ball, also emphasizes the socio-political aspect of the charity ball: "As a specialist in paediatrics and adolescent medicine, I see every day how important emotional support is in the healing process - that's why it's a matter close to our hearts to focus on this commitment this year. The CliniClowns don't just put a smile on faces - they give comfort, strength and often also that decisive spark of courage to face life, which we want to celebrate with the 74th Vienna Medical Doctors' Ball. Supporting the CliniClowns is a commitment to holistic medicine that takes laughter, empathy and hope just as seriously as diagnostics and therapy. With the Vienna Doctors' Ball, we show anew every year that the well-being of our patients - especially the youngest ones - is close to our hearts."

DRESSCODE - Elegance as tradition

Our dress code is much more than a formal requirement - it is an invitation to show your best side in festive evening wear and to express your appreciation for the long tradition of the Vienna Medical Doctors' Ball.

✅Permitted:

Floor-length evening dress or large ball gown

Black tailcoat with decoration, black tuxedo or gala uniform

❌ Not permitted:

Short or calf-length dresses and skirts

Trouser suits, jumpsuits

Business or day suits

Ties instead of bow ties

Sneakers, flip-flops, boots

Please note that admission will only be granted in appropriate attire. The ball committee reserves the right to refuse entry to guests who do not comply with the dress code. The dress code applies for the entire evening of the ball, and guests who do not comply may be expelled at any time.

We thank you for your understanding and look forward to a stylish evening with you!

No-smoking policy
The general no-smoking in public areas of the tobacco law §13 applies to all premises of the Vienna Hofburg. There is therefore absuolutely no-smoking in all rooms (except outside in the limited area on the right of the main entrance). This also includes e-cigarettes and similar.
The house rules of the Hofburg are applicable.

Program and cast

08.00 p.m.

Entry Heldenplatz

Dancing lessons by "YouCanDance" at Forum

Make-Up-Lounge at Entreezimmer

Sissy's sewing room at Unteres Platzl

Photobox* at Gardehalle I

Photostudio "Glamourshots" at Seitenhalle

DJ Mel Merio at Salon Campari - Hofburg Lounge

Mastaire's Wiener Damenkapelle at Foyer

09.30 p.m.

Entrance and festive opening in Festsaal
Young Ladies and Young Men Committee

from 10.00 p.m.

Ice cream salon Bortolotti* at Botschafterstiege

Carla Natascha & Salsa Band at Forum

Mamas Soul Club at Zeremoniensaal

The Thrill Seekers at Rittersaal

The Bling-Blings at Metternichsaal

Ball Orchestra Dr. Krisper alternating with
Broadway Big Band at Festsaal

Schrammel and Puszta music at Heuriger in Gartensaal

Jazzophoniker, Walking Band

from 10.30 p.m.

Cartoonist* at Maria Theresien App. II

from 11.00 p.m.

Radio Wien-Disco with DJ Alex List at Schatzkammersaal

Casino for the good cause* at Gardehalle I

Karaoke at Radetzky App. II

00.00 a.m.

Midnight Show "DelaDap" at Festsaal

00.45 a.m.

After Midnight-Show "DelaDap" at Metternichsaal

from 01.00 a.m.

Ball donation at Main Entrance (From 1 a.m. distribution at the exit when leaving the ball, while stocks last.)

01.30 a.m.

Quadrille rehearsal at Forum

03.00 a.m.

Audience Quadrille at Festsaal

04.55 a.m.

Traditional closing waltz “Brüderlein fein”

05.00 a.m.

End of the ball

* While stocks last, for a voluntary donation to the WE&ME Foundation

MUSIC
The bands are listed in alphabetical order.

Ball Orchestra Dr. Krisper

The "Ball Orchestra Dr. Krisper" conducted by the general practitioner Florian Krisper will play in the traditional Viennese 19th century line up which made Johann Srauß world-famous. The violinist is not only concert master and soloist in one but also conducts the orchestra which creates a special bond between orchestra and audience.

Where: Ballroom
When: from 10.00 pm

The Bling-Blings

"The Bling-Blings" are a live band that celebrates the diversity of musical styles and uses it to find the perfect mix of music for every generation.
The band consists of six professional musicians, with the lead singer and all the instrumentalists making great use of their microphones. This polyphony creates a full sound and the different lead voices allow for a great variety of repertoire.
In all this, of course, the joy of making music and of the music itself must not be missing, with which the band wants to infect and carry away all the dancing and listening people in the room.
You can get a small impression on the homepage (www.theblingblings.at) and the real impression of course at the next live event with "The Bling-Blings".

Where: Metternichsaal
When: from 10.00 pm

The Broadway Big Band

She has provided musical accompaniment to many large and well-known balls, galas and corporate events in recent years, and is also known for her concert programmes: a byword for high quality music and entertainment. True to the motto: FROM THE EAST TO THE WEST, YOUR SWINGING GUEST!

Bandleader Gerhard Aflenzer:
The "Playing Captain" was born in Amstetten/NÖ in 1961 and conducts the band confidently from the 2nd trumpet desk. He began playing the trumpet at the age of 7. Later he studied jazz trumpet at the Vienna Conservatory. As a musician he has played with the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien, Richard Österreicher Big Band, Teddy Ehrenreich Big Band, Wolfgang Lindner Band, among others. He is also active as a musician in various other formations.

Where: Ballroom
When: from 10.00 pm

Jazzophoniker

Where: Walking Band

Mamas Soul Club

Mamas Soul Club inspires. Music that involves and touches the audience. The perfect atmosphere for dancing and singing. A successful party is pre-programmed. Party fashion: ON!

That certain something?
We are 6 musicians, trained at the best music universities in Austria, who are also good friends off the stage.
Our harmonious music sparks the audience and adds that certain something to an event with Mamas Soul Club!

Where: Zeremoniensaal
When: from 10.00 pm

Mastaire's Wiener Damenkapelle

Following on from the tradition of the legendary ladies' band that once performed at the Eisvogel in the Prater, Lidia and Fred Mastaire founded Mastaire's Wiener Damenkapelle in the 1970s. In their splendid historical white costumes with blue ribbons, a trademark of the past and present, they cherish and cultivate the tradition of dance and entertainment music of the Strauss dynasty and their contemporaries.
Mastaire's Wiener Damenkapelle has been a guarantee for musical entertainment for more than 50 years.

Where: Foyer / Ceremonial Hall
When: from 8.00 pm
 

The Rudy Tunes

Back to the 60s - ‘The Rudy Tunes’ take you back to the days of rock'n'roll, rhythm & blues and soul with wild riffs and rousing performances. From the Beatles to Elvis Presley and Jimmy Hendrix, the young trio shred out one hit after the next. Nobody stays still.

Where: Forum
When: From 10.00 pm

The Thrill Seekers

Vienna's most thrilling swing sensation! The Thrill Seekers rely on female power, an authentic vintage sound and cheeky, polyphonic vocals. From dreamy-romantic to exciting original arrangements: The Thrill Seekers show how multifaceted rhumba, swing and co can sound. The young Viennese band radiates pure joie de vivre with their music and wants one thing above all: to get their audience dancing!

Where: Rittersaal
When: from 10.00 pm