Registrations for the Ball of Legal Professionals 2026 on February 14th, 2026, are now open.

General Information for Debutantes and Debutants

  • Good Viennese Waltz skills (left-turn waltz) are required.
  • Cost of the ball ticket: EUR 15,-
  • Headpiece for Ladies: Ladies will receive a headpiece they can keep.
  • Opening Cocktail: Date to be announced
  • Champagne Reception: In the anteroom on the evening of the ball – exact time to be announced.
  • Snacks and Beverages: Available in the debutants’ cloakroom on the evening of the ball.

Dress Code for the Couple on Ball Day:

  • For Ladies: Snow-white ball gown, long white gloves, closed white shoes, white stockings.
  • For Gentlemen:
    • Tails: White tailcoat shirt, white bow tie, white vest (no wristwatch), white gloves, black patent leather shoes.
    • Alternatively, Tuxedo: White tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, white gloves, black, well-polished shoes.

Participation in the preliminary dance and subsequent rehearsals is required to be eligible to open the Ball of Legal Professionals as a debutant.

Preliminary Dance and Ball Rehearsal Dates

  • Preliminary Dance: Sunday, November 23rd 2025, Tanzschule Elmayer
  • Ball Rehearsal Dates:
    • Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 ,8:15-10:00 PM, Tanzschule Elmayer
    • Monday, February 09th, 2026, 8:00-10:00 PM, Hofburg
    • Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, 8:00–10:00 PM, Hofburg
    • Final rehearsal on the day of the ball, February 14th, 2026, Hofburg, 4:00 PM

For further questions, please feel free to contact us at office@juristenball.at.