Viennese Ball

About the Viennese Ball

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

With the Davies Center completely transformed, one can 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. Since its beginning, most music and performances are presented by students and staff in the Music & Theater Arts Department.

Supporting Student Scholarships 

Through your attendance and support of the Ball, we have raised more than $1.5 million for music, service and international study scholarships and awards. Now in its 50th year, we welcome the campus and community to support the Ball, experience the excellence of our music programs and appreciate the character of our student-scholars. 

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Food & Drink 

Dinner at Nordwälder Gasthaus (The Dulany Inn)

Join us for a showcase of traditional Austrian cuisine in the transformed Dulany Inn located in the Davies Center. The classic dining room features a white table cloth setting with tableside beverage service and buffet style dinner service.

Seating will be available at 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8:30pm. The cost is $24.95 per person and includes dinner, dessert, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Beer and wine will be available for a la carte purchase.

Reservations are highly encouraged due to the intimate setting and can be made by contacting Leah at (715) 836-4033 or at dining@uwec.edu. 

*Please be sure to note any dietary restrictions upon reserving. 

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

PRESENTING SPONSOR
We would like to thank our 2025 Presenting Sponsor: Royal Credit Union, for their generous support of UWEC students through the Viennese Ball.

We would also like to thank our additional 2025 sponsors Wisconsin Public Radio, Volume One, Hampton Inn Eau Claire, Muldoon's Men's Wear, Brent Douglas Flowers and May's Floral Garden.

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!

Learn more about Sponsorships

Viennese Ball Merchandise

This year we are selling Viennese Ball merchandise that can be picked up at the Viennese Ball, April 4 or 5. Take advantage of exclusive discounts by purchasing them during our pre-sale. All sales support student scholarships.

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