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Throughout the year,  we offer a range of events, such as: 

  • The Viennese Christmas Ball, now hosted by AACS and our biggest and most prominent event
  • Advent celebration, featuring the Alpine Singers, a Christmas carols sing-along, Gluehwein, Christmas cookies, and other seasonal treats
  • Kaffeehausjause, our annual cultural event at the Austrian Embassy, featuring live classical music, coffee, and cake   
  • Heurigen, with wonderful food, wine, and live musical entertainment, and sing-along.

Please come back to this page to learn more and sign up for our upcoming events. 

Upcoming events

    • 10 May 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court NW, Washington, DC

    On Saturday, May 10, from 10 AM to 4 PM, the European Union and its Embassies will open their doors to the public for a day of culture, food, music, and more. No registration, tickets, or passport required!

    Stop by the EU Open House at the Austrian Embassy and meet us there! 

    • 28 Sep 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • 5600 Wisconsin Avenue, Terrace Room, Chevy Chase, MD 201815

    We cordially invite you to our annual "Heurigen".  Join us for Austrian wine, wonderful food, live accordion music by Liab' and Schneid inviting your to sing along! 



    Our Heurigen menu will feature a variety of culinary specialties, including the famous “Apfelstrudel mit (oder ohne) Schlag” from Little Austria.


    The event will be held rain or shine, and will be outdoors, weather permitting.

    Connect with old friends or make new ones at this traditional Austrian affair! 


    Nearest Metro stop (Red Line): Friendship Heights – an easy 5 minutes’ walk. 

    • 6 Dec 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
    • 200 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
    • 235

    Mark your calendars for the annual celebration of the season and a joyful return to the elegance of ballroom for an evening of Viennese waltz, polka, quadrilles, and ballroom music from around the world.



    Under the gracious patronage of the Austrian Ambassador,  DDr. Petra Schneebauer we are pleased to host Washington’s annual Viennese Christmas Ball in the magnificent Hall of the Americas at the Organization of American States.


    Opening Ceremonies will be presented by Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy performing the traditional Fledermaus Quadrilles.




    A champagne reception in the Palm Court will be followed by Austrian savories and wine, and a Viennese dessert buffet and coffee in the Hall of Heroes.


    Join in the always popular Radetzky Grand March, led by Tanzmeister Carol Traxler, Austrian folk dances, and the Fledermaus Quadrille No. 6


    7:00 p.m. Doors open, followed by Champagne Reception 

    8:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies and Cotillion

    11:00 p.m.  Fledermaus Quadrille No. 6

    11:25 p.m.  An der Schönen Blauen Donau

    Music by con brio! Washington’s preferred salon orchestra.

    White Tie and Decorations/Black Tie.

    Looking for additional information? View our FAQs for the Ball

    Ticket sales will begin in October 2025.


    View photos of the 2024 Christmas Ball


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