Viennese Ball
Friday, April 4 & Saturday, April 5, 2025
Join us in celebrating our 50th Year of the Viennese Ball!
Supporting Student Scholarships
Through your attendance and support of the Ball, we have raised more than $1.5 million in music, service and international study scholarships and awards. Now in its 50th Year, we welcomes the community to support the Ball, experience the excellence of our music programs and appreciate the character of our student-scholars.
Elegance
Established in 1974, the Viennese Ball is inspired by the historic Kaiser Ball housed in Vienna at the Hofburg Congress Center, the former Imperial Palace and seat of the Austrian emperors. A multi-roomed New Year’s Eve extravaganza in the style of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elizabeth’s “Ball at Court,” the Kaiser Ball features thousands of flowers, wonderful food, and a wide variety of musical events including Salonmusik, Volkmusik, and, of course, orchestras playing Viennese waltzes.
Music & Dancing
Waltz and swing dance to Big Band standards in our Grand Ballroom, polka in the Festival Hall, enjoy music and fun in the American Bar and enjoy showcase performances on our Bösendorfer Concert Grand Imperial Piano.
Become a Sponsor
Each year, the Viennese Ball attracts hundreds of people from the Chippewa Valley and beyond. It is a scholarship supporting event, so the more we can support our students, the better. Sponsors are recognized through extensive local advertising, on social media and at the event. Contact us to learn more about joining us as a sponsor!
Sponsorship Opportunities
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THANK YOU SPONSORS!
We would like to thank our 2024 sponsors Wisconsin Public Radio, Visit Eau Claire, Volume One, Hampton Inn Eau Claire, Muldoon's Men's Wear and Dressed Up for their continued support in the Viennese Ball.
Additional thanks goes to Brent Douglas Flowers and May's Floral Garden for their continued support of the Viennese Ball.
Doors and Check in to the Viennese Ball start at 6:30 p.m. and the event ends at 1 a.m. both Friday and Saturday.
Complementary Coat Check is available.
The W.R Davies Student Center on the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus.
Parking is free and readily available in non-metered lots. Patrons are encouraged to park in the Phillips, Hibbard, Water Street, Human Sciences and Services or Haas Fine Arts Lots and there is a shuttle from each of these lots to the entry of the Viennese Ball.
Note: The Nursing Lot is reserved for Viennese Ball performers and distinguished guests, and will not be open to general parking.
Yes! Cody Limousines will provide continuous shuttle service from the Hibbard, Water Street, Human Sciences and Services and Haas Fine Arts Lots. Shuttles will begin at 6:00 p.m. and run until 1:30 a.m.
UW-Eau Claire is committed to providing all guests with accessible facilities. The Davies Center is ADA accessible, including common spaces, meeting rooms and ballrooms. Passenger elevators are located on the east and west ends of the Davies Center, and wheelchairs are available upon request (quantity may be limited).
All-gender restrooms are available on each floor.
A dedicated mothers room is available as a separate suite in the third floor women’s restroom (room 326B) near the Ojibwe Grand Ballroom.
Do
- Evening Gown
- Tuxedo/Dark Suit
- Dressy Evening Separates
Don't
- Jeans
- Casual Wear
Check out our Formal Wear Partners:
Muldoon's Men's Wear- Tuxedo Rental starting at $99
Dressed Up - Gowns starting at $95
Should I bring my ID?
Patrons who wish to purchase alcohol must present a government-issued photo ID upon entrance to the Ball and will receive a wristband.
Do I need to bring my student ID?
Yes! UW System and Chippewa Valley Technical College students holding student-price tickets must present a valid University of Wisconsin System or Chippewa Valley Technical College student ID card upon entering the event.
High school students holding student-price tickets must be age 17 or older and present a valid state issued ID upon entering the event.
Will I need my ID to purchase alcohol?
Patrons who wish to purchase alcohol must be 21+ and present a government-issued photo ID upon entrance to the Ball and will receive a wristband.
There are no refunds on tickets. All sales are final.
Since tickets may not be refunded or exchanged by the Service Center, please use our Viennese Ball Facebook page for personal ticket sales. The Community tab is the place to search and sell tickets.
If you were not able to purchase tickets for Saturday, we still have volunteer opportunities. A 4 hour shift will get you into the ball for FREE.