American-Austrian Cultural Society: The Viennese Christmas Ball at the OAS 12/6

The American-Austrian Cultural Society is pleased to again invite members and friends of the Wharton Alumni Club in D.C. to join us for Washington’s annual Viennese Christmas Ball.

• When

  6 Dec 2025, 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM (EST)

• Location

  200 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

• Admission - Early Bird (register by Oct 15) – $200.00

  Secure your tickets by Oct 15 to be entered into a drawing for 2 tickets for the wonderful “Salute to Vienna” New Year’s concert on Dec 28 at Strathmore.

• Admission (after Oct 15) – $200.00
• Donation (tax-deductible) [not a ticket]

  If you cannot attend but would like to support the tradition of the Ball.

Mark your calendars for the annual celebration of the season and a joyful return to the elegance of ballroom for an evening of Viennese waltz, polka, quadrilles, and ballroom music from around the world.

Under the gracious patronage of the Austrian Ambassador,  DDr. Petra Schneebauer, we are pleased to host Washington’s annual Viennese Christmas Ball in the magnificent Hall of the Americas at the Organization of American States.

Opening Ceremonies will be presented by Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy performing the traditional Fledermaus Quadrilles.

A champagne reception in the Palm Court will be followed by Austrian savories and wine, and a Viennese dessert buffet and coffee in the Hall of Heroes.

Join in the always popular Radetzky Grand March, led by Tanzmeister Carol Traxler, Austrian folk dances, and the Fledermaus Quadrille No. 6

7:00 p.m. Doors open, followed by Champagne Reception 

8:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies and Cotillion

11:00 p.m.  Fledermaus Quadrille No. 6

11:25 p.m.  An der Schönen Blauen Donau

Music by con brio! Washington’s preferred salon orchestra.

White Tie and Decorations/Black Tie.