# Event Details - **Event Name**: BLACK TIE EMBASSY OF AUSTRIA END OF WINTER BALL - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 07:15 pm – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate Austria on Native Soil without ever boarding a blane.About this EventA Viennese Ball Celebrating the End of Winter COMBINED with a Karneval Celebration!A Celebration of 250 years of American Austrian Relations!March 20th signifies the end of winter! Celebrate in a multi-faceted evening that combines the elegance of the Austrian Winter Season, including their Viennese Balls, and the festive excitement of the Karneval Season!Tonight’s elegant event features Austrian Food, Open Bar, Ballroom Dancing, Live Music, Late Night DJ, and Dancing, Film and More!VIP Options Available.PROGRAM:PART ONE: VIENNESE BALLA) DIPLOMATIC GREETINGKick off the evening with a greeting by members of the embassy!B) BALLROOM DANCINGWaltz to the Blue Danube and other classics on Austrian Soil as we celebrate the end of the Winter Ball Season!C) BALLROOM DANCE LESSONSOptional ballroom dance lessons will be offered by a master local instructor.D) THE “RADETZKY MARCH”Experience Strauss’ famous Ballroom March. Together, with our master instructors, you are invited to partake in Austria’s most beloved dances and marches.PART TWO: KARNEVALA) LIVE AUTHENTIC AUSTRIAN KARNEVAL BAND:As if you were dancing in near the Prater’s Roller Coaster in Vienna, or on the Streets of Salzburg, celebrate the season with live musicians! One last chance to experience the Mardi Gras and Fasching Music before Winter Ends.B) KARNEVAL COSTUME CONTEST:If you arrive in masquerade, costume, or otherwise Karneval wear, a special costume contest will be held – with Austrian judges! Prizes awarded! Then, all costumed attendees will take part in a parade through the embassy hall.(Note: Costumes of a salacious, political, historically controversial nature, or any that contains weapons will not be permitted on embassy grounds. If you have concerns or questions, please reach out to events@thingstodoDC.com for pre-approval.C) THE CORONATION OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF KARNEVALIn addition to the Costume Contest, a series of fun challenges will help us determine the ultimate Prince and Princess of Karneval. Prizes Awarded!PART THREE: LATE NIGHT 21st CENTURY AUSTRIAN NIGHTLIFEFor the last hour of the event, one of Washington’s greatest DJs takes us via music to the hottest nightclubs of Berlin, Munich and Cologne – playing European and U.S. Retro, Modern High Energy, and Top 40 Dance hits!FOOD:AUSTRIAN BUFFET (VIP Option Below will Full Menu Options)If you ever strolled through an Austrian marketplace and looked in the store windows you can’t help but be tempted by those delectable desserts. We’ll have them for you to enjoy tonight as well: Linzer tortes, hazelnut tortes, Viennese apple tarts, Austrian white and dark chocolate Florentines, and bittersweet Austrian chocolate squares dusted with confectioner’s sugar. Enjoy an evening buffet of these tantalizing Austrian delights, all as if picked from the best pastry shops in Austria.VIP OPTION: For a little extra royalty this evening, you will get:– Early Admission to the Gala (7:30 PM);– Private Champagne Reception;– Special Early Austrian Carnival Dinner Menu (TBA)NOTE: Any concern or information request on the event MUST be addressed through our organization directly. Please do not contact the embassy with any specific questions.NOTE: This event is a lively, active celebration with limited seating. Plan for a lot of dancing, laughter and very active celebration – as they do in AustriaSuggested AttireBlack and White or Semi Formal Attire - Or Carnival/Costume Attire Encouraged - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/black-tie-embassy-of-austria-end-of-winter-ball/100001983115359424 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Contests, Parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 59.01, max: 147.21, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Embassy of Austria - **lat**: 38.9454348 - **long**: -77.06921439999999 - **full address**: Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BLACK TIE EMBASSY OF AUSTRIA END OF WINTER BALL - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/907d6269a1ee3b10c52af452a6e0447f9689e05e4c39da93d706cb3a867a89a5-rimg-w1200-h832-dc776448-gmir.jpg?v=1771105526 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BLACK TIE EMBASSY OF AUSTRIA END OF WINTER BALL being held? - **A:** BLACK TIE EMBASSY OF AUSTRIA END OF WINTER BALL takes place on Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 07:15 pm to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 pm at Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for BLACK TIE EMBASSY OF AUSTRIA END OF WINTER BALL? - **A:** Ticket prices for BLACK TIE EMBASSY OF AUSTRIA END OF WINTER BALL range from USD 59 to USD 147 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission (8:30 PM to 11:45 PM)USD 84 + USD 5 feeAvailableVIP Admission (7:15 to 11:45 PM)USD 147 + USD 8 feeAvailableLate Night Admission (9:30 PM to 11:45 PM)USD 59 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing BLACK TIE EMBASSY OF AUSTRIA END OF WINTER BALL? - **A:** BLACK TIE EMBASSY OF AUSTRIA END OF WINTER BALL is organized by ThingstodoDC.com. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BLACK TIE EMBASSY OF AUSTRIA END OF WINTER BALL is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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