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    • 16 May 2026
    • 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court NW Washington, DC 20008


    Watch Europe crown its next champion LIVE from Vienna! 

    Join us for the Eurovision Grand Final watch party — music, drinks and fun included!

    This year’s Eurovision is no ordinary contest — it’s the 70th anniversary edition!

    Join us at the Embassy of Austria in Washington, D.C. for a fun-filled afternoon of music, excitement, and friendly competition. Gather your friends, dress to impress, and enjoy the spectacle together as we celebrate Europe’s biggest night in music—Austrian style.

    Location
    Embassy of Austria
    3524 International Court NW
    Washington, DC 20008

    Date
    Saturday, May 16, 2026

    Time
    3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    (Doors open at 2:30 PM)

    Ticket Price: $20
    Your ticket includes:
    - 1 Austrian Jause (snack); additional food is available for purchase
    - Austrian drinks (including specialty cocktails from Red Bull, wine and beer)*
    - Eurovision activities at the venue

    * age verification required for all guests

    TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA EVENTBRITE:

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eurovision-song-contest-watch-party-tickets-1987280759247?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

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    What to Expect

    The Show

    Eurovision is unlike anything else on television. Every year, 25 nations take the stage in a single spectacular live show, each performing an original song in whatever style they choose — and they really do choose everything. Expect pop ballads, folk-electronic hybrids, outrageous comedy acts, and entries that defy categorization entirely, delivered with elaborate staging and jaw-dropping costumes on an arena scale.

    The contest has also launched some of the biggest names in music history — ABBA won for Sweden in 1974 with “Waterloo,” and Celine Dion represented Switzerland to victory in 1988.

    With around 160 million viewers worldwide, it is one of the largest live television events on the planet, beloved across cultures and with a particularly passionate following in the LGBTQI+ community for its joyful tradition of fearless self-expression.

    And then, there’s the famous voting, where every participating country awards points for the best acts – an exhilarating experience that culminates in crowing the winning country and host of next year's event.

    At Our Party
    - Live screening of the Eurovision Grand Final
    - Audience voting — cast your pick for the winner!
    - Eurovision quiz & trivia
    - Photo booth - capture your best Eurovision look
    - Surprises, games, prizes & more!

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    Dress Code: Be your most colorful self! Best outfit wins a prize!

    Bring your friends and celebrate Europe’s biggest music event together in the heart of D.C.

    Let’s watch, vote, and party Eurovision style!

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    Embassy of Austria and American-Austrian Cultural Society Disclaimers

    Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event. These might be used for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media, or in any third party publication.
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    Data sharing notice: This event is co-hosted by the Embassy of Austria and the American-Austrian Cultural Society. By registering, you acknowledge that your registration details (including contact information) will be shared with the organizers for event administration, on-site coordination, and infrequent follow-up messages. You can opt out from such communication any time.

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    Embassy Policy: The Embassy of Austria disclaims and excludes any and all liability for any loss, injury, or damage, alleged to have been suffered by or as a result of or otherwise on its premises.



    • 3 Oct 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • 5600 Wisconsin Avenue, Terrace Room, Chevy Chase, MD 201815
    • 50
    Register

    We cordially invite you to our annual "Heurigen".  Join us for Austrian wine, wonderful food, live accordion music by 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.



    We hope you'll join us for this event for what promises to be a beautiful fall afternoon! 


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

    • 5 Dec 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
    • 200 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
    • 235

    Please join us 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!

    Ticket sales will begin in September 2026.


    Under the gracious patronage of the Ambassador of Austria, 
    H.E. 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, including on discounted student tickets?
    View FAQs for the Ball


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