Bid farewell to 2024 as it deserves at the New Year's Eve Gala at Palais Ferstel.

The red carpet of the palace will be rolled out to welcome you with an elegant welcome cocktail and various canapés in the Portico. In the Grand Hall, an exquisite four-course menu titled "The Best of Austria," accompanied by a fine selection of Austrian wines, will be served. While live piano music will accompany your dinner, creating an enchanting atmosphere.

The Gala will officially begin at 22:00 with a captivating Viennese waltz performance by the Elmayer Dance School, the most popular dance school in Vienna since 1919. Following this, a varied entertainment program featuring a classical ensemble and live dance music will keep the celebration lively until 02:00.

At midnight, we will toast with champagne and enjoy a live performance of the traditional Blue Danube waltz, accompanied by the chimes from St. Stephen's Cathedral, marking the arrival of the new year. To satisfy your late-night cravings, a traditional Viennese midnight snack will be served.

From 22:00, indulge your sweet tooth at the “Café Central” dessert buffet, and visit the bar in the Portico, where guests can purchase additional drinks to keep the festivities going.

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night and to celebrate the arrival of 2025 in grand style! Buy your tickets now for the New Year's Eve Gala at Palais Ferstel: last tickets available!

Programme

19:00 Doors open, welcome cocktail and canapés in the Portico of Palais Ferstel.
20:00 Gala dinner with a four-course Menu "The Best of Austria" in the main hall, accompanied by a fine selection of Austrian wines. Live piano music during dinner.
22:00 Opening of the Gala with a Viennese waltz performance by Elmayer Dance School - the most popular dance school in Vienna since 1919. Varied entertainment program with a classical ensemble and live dance music until 02:00.
00:00 Midnight: Champagne toast, live performance of the Blue Danube, and chimes from St. Stephen's Cathedral. Traditional midnight snack.
From 22:00,  the “Café Central” Dessert buffet and the bar in the Portico will be open, where guests can purchase additional drinks.
02:00 End of the Gala.

Dress code: Evening gown, tuxedo, or suit ("Black Tie" or "Evening Attire").

Gala Dinner Menu*

WELCOME DRINK AND CANAPÉS
Roast pork with paprika cream cheese and caper berry 
Tartlets of smoked trout and caviar with garden cress
Mozzarella with cherry tomatoes and basil
Tramezzini with Tyrolean ham and cornichon

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COVER
Assorted jour rolls, butter with red-beets salt

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COLD APPETIZER
Tatar of seabass with tomato-chutney, marinated winter sprouts and yellow roots-cream

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SOUP
Cream of water-chestnut with Brandy-cream and crispy Focaccia

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MAIN COURSE
Fillet of beef on turnip-cinnamon foam with radish julienne and hibiscus glace

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DESSERT
Patisserie Sweet temptations from the in-house Café Central Pastry and Teared omelette “Kaiserschmarrn“ with plum stew

**

Coffee and tee variation

LATE NIGHT SNACK
Goulash soup with rolls, Vegan/vegetarian cream of potatoes 

*Ask about vegetarian options and allergens.

Categories and Prices

You can book your tickets for the New Year’s Eve Gala at Palais Ferstel on December 31, 2024, in three different categories. All the services described above are included in all categories. The primary difference lies in the table positioning: VIP guests are seated in row 1, Category A in row 2, and Category B in row 3, providing varying levels of proximity to the stage and entertainment throughout the night.

Category VIP - EUR 595 (a seat in table row 1)

Category A - EUR 495 (a seat in table row 2)

Category B - EUR 445 (a seat in table row 3)

All prices are inclusive of all taxes and statutory charges. There are no additional fees charged.

Venue

The historic Palais Ferstel in Vienna is a magnificent building that embodies the elegance of bygone eras and serves as a significant symbol of the city's rich cultural history. At its heart lies the famous Café Central, once a meeting place for writers, intellectuals, and artists. Today, Palais Ferstel houses a variety of dining establishments and provides a unique setting for exclusive events and cultural experiences. As an architectural masterpiece, it transports visitors to a bygone era while adding a touch of luxury and style to the present.

Palais Ferstel* 
Strauchgasse 4 
1010 Vienna

*Wheelchair accessible.

Duration

The event will start at 19:00 and will last until a maximum of 02:00.

Tickets

Once your booking has been confirmed, you will receive an e-mail containing your booking voucher. Please print it out or download it on your smartphone/tablet to show it at the evening box on the day of the concert. In case you do not receive an e-mail in the minutes following the booking, please check your Spam folder!

How to get there?

The New Year’s Gala takes place at the iconic Palais Ferstel, located in the historic center of the city. 

Palais Ferstel 
Strauchgasse 4 
1010 Vienna 

If you choose to arrive by public transport, take the U3 metro line to Herrengasse station or one of the trams 1, 71, or D to Schottentor station. After a pleasant 500-meter walk, you will reach Palais Ferstel.

Cancellations

It is possible to cancel your tickets up to the 10th of November.