Gran Ballo Viennese di Roma (18th edition) at Acquario Romano: Saturday, November 7, 2026

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Acquario Romano (Piazza Manfredo Fanti 47, Rome) hosts the 18th edition of the Gran Ballo Viennese di Roma. Time and prices are not published in the announcement; for information, contact the organizing association.

Updated November 6, 2026.

The event

The Gran Ballo renews in the capital the tradition of the great European balls, with waltzes, evening gowns and the rigor of ceremony. The edition has an international outlook: delegations from other Viennese Balls in Romania, the Netherlands and France are expected.

The stars are 30 debutantes between 15 and 24 years old, from Lazio, Lombardy, Campania, Apulia, Sardinia, Veneto, Sicily, Basilicata and Piedmont. They are escorted by the Officer Cadets of the Air Force Academy of Pozzuoli and share with them the week of preparation. The young woman crowned on November 7 will represent Italy at the Opernball, the Vienna State Opera ball held on Shrove Thursday.

The program includes classical dance, live music and artistic performances. After the opening ceremony the traditional «Alles Walzer!» brings the guests to the floor to the most famous Strauss waltzes, played by the Orchestra Vincenzo Bellini di Roma conducted by Lorenzo Lupi. The host is Marianna Taormina, who represented Italy at the Opernball in 2019. The event, conceived by Elvia Venosa, president of the social promotion association Gran Ballo Viennese di Roma, has the patronage of the City of Vienna, the Embassy of Austria in Italy and the Austrian Ministry of Defense.

Where it takes place: Acquario Romano

Acquario Romano is at Piazza Manfredo Fanti 47, in the Esquilino district. For the neighborhood you can start from Esquilino, what to see, while nearby Monti has its own page.

Practical information

• Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026.
• Place: Acquario Romano, Piazza Manfredo Fanti 47, Rome.
• Edition: 18th.
• Music: Orchestra Vincenzo Bellini di Roma, conductor Lorenzo Lupi.
• Host: Marianna Taormina.
• Time and prices: not published.
• Getting there: use the ATAC route planner.

Frequently asked questions about the Gran Ballo Viennese di Roma

How many debutantes are there?

There are 30, between 15 and 24 years old, from nine Italian regions.

What does the crowned young woman win?

She will represent Italy at the Opernball in Vienna.

Who plays the music?

The Orchestra Vincenzo Bellini di Roma, conducted by Lorenzo Lupi.

Article written by the editorial team of Tour Leader Pro, contact them for Private/Corporate/V.I.P. Tours and Experiences.

Planning a trip to Rome? The English guides to visit the city are on ItalyPlanner.com.