Description

On June 24th 2016 the Spanish Riding School’s Fête Impériale will take place for the seventh time. Every year this Viennese summer ball astonishes its guests from home and abroad with an unconventional fusion of tradition and modernity.

This magnificent ball is held in the beautifully decorated Baroque Winter Riding School of the Imperial Palace, the stunning Renaissance courtyard of the Stallburg and the Summer Riding School.
Guests are invited to stroll around, enjoy themselves and dance to harmonious melodies and swinging rhythms by live orchestras and DJs. They will find themselves spoilt for choice with a variety of culinary delicacies offered. The Fête Impériale was brought to life seven years ago as a “Charity for four hooves” in an effort to safeguard the future of the world famous Lipizzaners. Enjoy a glittering breathtaking summer ball night under the stars and help to preserve and protect Europe’s oldest cultural horse breed!

VIP TICKET: € 236
The ticket price includes an invitation to the cocktail reception under the Michaeler dome and access to the Winter Riding School for the formal opening ceremony. Admission starts at 8.15 pm at Michaelerplatz.

FLANIER TICKET: € 162
The ticket price includes entry to the ball without seat reservation, access to all Fête Impériale ballrooms (with the exception of the Winter Riding School during the opening ceremony), bars, buffets and entertainment areas. Admission starts at 8.15 pm at Josefsplatz.

TABLES - STALLBURG

Tables are available for 4, 6, 8 or 10 persons.

PRICE PER PERSON: €362

The price includes the entrance and seat reservation in the Stallburg, the invitation to the cocktail reception under the Michaeler dome and access to the Winter Riding School for the formal opening ceremony. Tickets for tables can also be purchased individually. Admission starts at 8.15 pm at Michaelerplatz.

Please note that tickets are not refundable.

PROGRAM

ADMISSION - 8.15 PM depending on ticket: Josefsplatz/Michaelerplatz
FESTIVE PROCESSION - 9.00 PM from the Michaeler dome into the Winter Riding School
OPENING CEREMONY - 9.45 PM in the Winter Riding School
TRADITIONAL MIDNIGHT QUADRILLE - 12.00 PM
END OF FÊTE IMPÉRIALE 2017 - 4.00 AM

DRESS CODE

LADIES: floor-length evening gown
GENTLEMEN: white tie, dinner jacket or gala uniform