AUSTRIA CLUB of Washington, USA

Upcoming Events

February 28, 2026
ANNUAL VIENNESE BALL 2026 — at the Renaissance Hotel, Seattle

You are cordially invited to an evening in Viennese tradition - in the beautiful Madison Ballroom at the Renaissance Hotel.

You will enjoy a delicious gourmet dinner, music and dance performances, and dancing to live music til midnight. All ladies will be greeted with a present from the City of Vienna including well wishes from Vienna's Mayor for an enjoyable evening.

WHEN

Saturday, February 28, 2026 5:00 pm - midnight

WHERE

The Madison Ballroom at the Renaissance Hotel
515 Madison St
Seattle, WA

PROGRAM

5:00pm: Doors open - no host bar

6:00pm: Welcome

6:15pm: Festive dinner (all gluten and dairy free) - classical live dinner music

7:15pm: Opening ceremony including a voice performance by Opera singer Sophia Emanuel and dance routine by the Pacific Dance Team

7:45pm: "Alles Walzer" - dancing for all to live music with Birch Pereira and Toby Hanson Band Intermissions: Dance and Voice Performances and Viennese Waltz music

11:45pm: Fledermaus Quadrille - all guests are invited to join!

Midnight - The End!

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL GUESTS

Complimentary dance lesson:
Courtesy of Elena Babaeva and her Versal Dance Studio on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 6 - 7:45pm Viennese Waltz and Slow Waltz lessons at 7023 NE 175th Street, Kenmore. Please contact Klaus Gradischnig for sign-up and information Link to the downloadable dance lesson flyer

Discounted overnight accommodation at the Renaissance Hotel:
Special Room rate for Viennese Ball Guests available until February 6, 2026

Discounted Event Parking:
Please show your (hotel) parking ticket at the event registration to obtain discount sticker.

For local parking options:
Renaissance Seattle Hotel - Local Parking Options

DINNER CHOICES (please include selection with your ticket purchase):

- Grilled Top Sirloin (GF and DF)
- Herb Seared Northwest Salmon (GF and DF)
- Fine Herbs White Bean Cassoulet (VG, GF).

All entrees come with rolls and butter, starter (GF and DF), side dish, chef's seasonal vegetables, dessert (GF and DF), and tea/coffee/iced tea.

TICKET PURCHASE - latest by February 24, 2026

General Public: $175
Austria Club Members and Members of the Consular Association: $150
Dance only: $80

Payment Online:
Viennese Ball 2026 Tickets - please use separate purchase transaction including dinner choice and seating preferences for each ticket bought; for any questions, please contact Robert Rackl at robertrackl@rad129.net

Or pay by check:
Payable to: Austria Club of WA
Mail to: Rene Patak,3210 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Please include the downloadable Reservation Form with guests' names and dinner choices and sent it in with the check.

Early ticket purchase helps with the process of seating arrangement.

For any other questions, please contact Eva Donahoo at ewdcpa@comcast.net

See you at the Viennese Ball 2026!