Friends of the Vienna State Ballet
Das bewegt!
We cordially invite you to become part of our circle of friends - and thus also of the Vienna State Ballet.
The Vienna State Ballet is one of the most important dance companies in the world. On the stages of the Vienna State Opera and the Vienna Volksoper, on tour, at the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert or the Opera Ball, it inspires and moves Austrian and international audiences alike. In order to carry this success into the future, it increasingly needs the help of private sponsors.
Your membership supports
Pointe shoes
Did you know that a prima ballerina needs up to three pairs of pointe shoes per evening? Due to the enormous strain, these can often not be reused afterwards. With your support, you help to equip our dancers optimally for every performance.
International guest performances
With Giselle, the Vienna State Ballet brings a highlight of the classical repertoire to Venice. Support this special guest performance at the Teatro La Fenice and help bring the artistic connection between two great European cultural institutions to life.
Physiotherapeutic care
In addition to daily training, strength, endurance and regeneration are essential for our dancers. With modern equipment and extended fitness rooms, the Vienna State Ballet creates the best conditions to stay in top form for around 90 performances per season.
Renowned guest lecturers
New people bring new impulses. It is therefore important that the company regularly works with experienced guest teachers who inspire, open up new perspectives and further refine the artistic development of our dancers.
Our membership levels
For as little as €120 per year, you receive advance purchase rights for many performances in the new season as well as free admission to selected events. Your benefits increase with higher contributions.
With your membership, you also support the enthusiasm for ballet as an art form. You can easily take out a membership via our ticket store.
The membership levels listed apply to the 2026/27 season. For membership in the current 2025/26 season, please contact our Circle of Friends office.
Basic memberships
Memberships for 2 persons
Premium memberships
Our event formats
Stage rehearsals
See new productions before anyone else: Visit one of the final rehearsals on the stage of the Vienna State Opera or Volksoper Wien and see for yourself how they are given the finishing touches - even before they are presented to the public.
Ballet rehearsals
A truly exclusive insight into the everyday life of the Vienna State Ballet: look over the shoulders of our artistic team as they work with the dancers.
Artist talks
Get to know the artists of the Vienna State Ballet and other interesting personalities and guests better during exciting artist talks, moderated by the dramaturgy of the Vienna State Ballet.
Insights into the workshops
Once a season, the Art for Art workshops open their doors to friends of the Vienna State Ballet. In the Arsenal you can experience the work on stage sets, in the Hanuschhof you can look over the shoulders of the costume masters in the costume workshops.
Movement Class
Fancy dance and movement? In our movement classes, you can experience ballet up close under the guidance of members of the company. The focus is on enjoyment, shared experience and the exploration of space and music. No previous knowledge is required!