Donor

As a donor, you will enjoy many benefits relating to both the Vienna Opera Ball and the regular events of the Vienna State Opera.

If you are interested in this membership level, please contact the Office of the Circle of Friends directly.

30.000 € (plus VAT) per membership/season

• Right of first refusal for a tiered box for the Vienna Opera Ball (limited number)

This Opera Ball benefit is valid starting the day after the ball. An active membership for the season of the respective ball is required.

• Guaranteed allocation of 6 tickets (the ticket price has to be paid) for each opera and ballet premiere of the season if ordered before the start of regular sales for the respective performance
• Exclusive online pre-sale right to purchase tickets for repertoire performances for the entire season
• Right to purchase tickets for the Exclusive Circle of Friends Cycle from the season presentation until the beginning of the season
• Preferential allocation of additional purchase tickets according to availability
• Exclusive ticket offers for selected performances at the Vienna State Opera and NEST
• Access to a reserved ticket quota for premieres and all other performances at NEST (max. 3 tickets per premiere or performance, while stocks last, up to 4 weeks before the premiere or performance)
• Extended payment deadline for orders up to 2 weeks before the performance (except Vienna Opera Ball)

• Invitation to various events with the management of the Vienna State Opera, the Vienna State Ballet and artists
• Invitation to premiere events
• Invitation to backstage tours
• Invitation to numerous events organized by the Official Circle of Friends, including Opera Studio events, outreach,
• Quota of free entry tickets to selected events and other events at NEST
• Invitation to rehearsal visits for revivals and choir rehearsals

• On request: Mention on the website of the Vienna State Opera (Official Circle of Friends section), as well as in the season brochure, in the annual report and in the monthly magazine "Opernring2" (once per season)
• On request: Mention in the program booklet for the Opera Ball 2026
• Free delivery of the season brochures of the Vienna State Opera and NEST
• Free delivery of the monthly magazine "Opernring 2" and the cultural magazine "BÜHNE"
• Free program booklet for every premiere performance at the Vienna State Opera and NEST
• Personal support for ticket reservations
• VIP FEDORA ticket service and special events
• 10% discount at "Hamtil & Söhne in the Vienna State Opera" (excluding books and vouchers)

Donors make a 100% sponsorship contribution (excluding donations). With regard to possible deductibility from operating expenses, please refer to margin no. 1643 of the Income Tax Guidelines 2000.