Ball programme

The programme for the Rudolfina-Redoute 2025 is just being created. To give you an impression of what to expect we present to you at this stage this year’s programme.

Official ceremony and times for the Rudolfina-Redoute 2024

07:30 p.m.  Doors open

09:00 p.m.  Opening ceremony starts

  • „Zauber der Montur“ Marsch op. 493 Carl Michael Ziehrer
  • Quadrille aus Motiven der Operette „Eine Nacht in Venedig“ op. 416 Johann Strauss Sohn
  • „Maskenzug-Polka“ op. 240 Johann Strauss Sohn
  • „Rudolfinas Farbenlied“
  • „Auf des Glaubens Felsengrunde“ (ÖCV-Hymne)
  • „Gaudeamus igitur“

Opening ceremony of the Rudolfina-Redoute 2024

Austrian National Anthem

European Anthem

Addresses

Dances of the opening comittee of the Rudolfina-Redoute

  • „Was mir der Zufall gab“ aus der Operette „Eine Nacht in Venedig“ Johann Strauss Sohn
  • „Ach wie so herrlich zu schauen, sind all’ die lieblichen Frauen“ aus der Operette „Eine Nacht in Venedig“ Johann Strauss Sohn
  • „Masken-Polka“ op. 33 Josef Strauss
  • Ballettmusik aus der Operette „Carneval in Rom“ Johann Strauss Sohn, arrangiert Max Schönherr
  • „Alle maskiert!“ Finale I aus der Operette „Eine Nacht in Venedig“ Johann Strauss Sohn

Ceremonial Opening by the Vice Rector of the University of Vienna, Prof. Dr. Christa Schnabl

Opening Waltz
„Carnevals-Botschafter“ Walzer op. 270 Johann Strauss Sohn

„Alles Walzer!“ – public dances

The opening ceremony for the Rudolfina-Redoute will this year again be transmitted to the Zeremoniensaal as well.

23:30 p.m.  Live opening show of Peter Sax in the disco (Gardehalle I und Forum)

23:40 p.m.  Presentation of the Vienna’s most attractive mask

12:00 a.m.  De-masking Quadrille in the main hall

00:30 a.m.  Dancing for continues (Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s choice)

01:00 a.m.  Live performance of Peter Sax in the disco (Gardehalle I und Forum)

01:30 a.m.  Quadrille at the Heurigen at ground floor

02:00 a.m.  Quadrille in the main hall

02:30 a.m.  Live performance of Peter Sax in the disco (Gardehalle I und Forum)

03:30 a.m.  Quadrille in the Rittersaal

04:25 a.m.  traditional last waltz “Brüderlein fein” in the main hall

04:30 a.m.  End of the ball

Music

Festsaal (main hall) Symphonical orchestra of the Klangvereinigung Zeremoniensaal Carla Natascha Big Band of the Lower Austrian Military Music Rittersaal The Cadillacs Geheime Ratstube “Couleur-Lounge” Trio The Men Schatzkammersaal Klangvierterl Gardehalle I and Forum DJ Stefano Munari & DJ GS Peter Sax (live performances at 11:30 p.m., 01:00 a.m. and 02:30 a.m.)

Entertainment

Mezzanin / 1st floor

Seitengalerie / Feststiege Photoboxes, taxi dancers Wintergarten Cocktailbar Orchestergang Hair dresser “Feinpunkt Salon” and style corner Maria-Theresien-Appartements Special receptions

Parterre / ground floor

Foyer The ball present for the ladies will be given away at the beginning of the ball this year. Photography Sulzer Tailors “Brautcouture Ingrid Beran” and “Rottenberg” Gartensaal Traditional Viennese “Heuriger” Gardehalle I und Forum Students’ bar, disco, photo box Live performance by Peter Sax at 11.30 p.m., 01.00 a.m. und 02.30 a.m.

A printed version of the program in German will be available at the ball office and handed out on the evening of the ball. Besides the description of music and entertainment on the ball several more information and further explanations can be found. A digital preview (in German) is available here:

The Rudolfina-Redoute is the oldest, most traditional ball organized by a student fraternity. “Redoute” means “masked ball” where the ladies, who come alone or with a partner, wear a mask and can invite the men to dance.

Die nächste Rudolfina-Redoute findet am Faschingmontag, den 3. März 2025, statt.

Join us on Carnival Monday, March 3rd 2025 for the next Rudolfina-Redoute.