A ball for whom? For all! The Viennese refugee ball has stood for a lived culture of encounter and peaceful cooperation since 1995. On April 5, 2025, the integration house invites you to this unique event in the Vienna City Hall for the 31st time. An evening full of music, dance and cohesion – beyond asylum policy and migration debates. The event is much more than a ball – it is a strong signal for humanity and solidarity. In view of the current challenges for those seeking protection, the integration house remains loyal to its mission: “Refugees are more confronted with legal and social pressure. The waiting times for asylum decisions are long, social cuts take their perspective. But Vienna shows that integration is possible – and the refugee ball is a sign of this attitude”
says Susanne Lettner and Martin Wurzenrainer, managing director of the integration house.
Willi Resetarits Prize is awarded for the second time
For the second time, the city of Vienna is awarding the Willi Resetarits Prize at the refugee ball. In memory of the initiator of the integration house and exceptional artist Willi Resetarits, the prize was awarded for the first time in the 2024 refugee ball. This awarded award is awarded to musicians who are committed to musicians who are involved in their artistic life and work for integration and cooperation in Vienna. A jury, composed of art -creating and civil society, people from the environment of Willi Resetarits, investigates the winners under the direction of the integration house. The award was awarded to the upcoming refugee ball City Councilor Verena Kaup-Hasler and the first award winner, Vusa Mkhaya.
Line-up: From the ´Graminern´ to the Congolese Rumba
It can be danced again! This year, too, the refugee ball offers a musical journey around the world on two stages and at the open-air disco in the Arkadenhof. Gypsy swing, Balkan rhythms, pop rock, transsilvanic sounds and Congolese rumba-the line-up combines artists from various origins and genres. Among them are the Gewürztraminer´, the ´nadara Transylvanian Gypsy Band´ and ´nsinsani´ with Congolese rhythms. In addition, Mehdi Chamma, Pavel Shalman & Boki Radenkovic feat. Gindin and ´Jazzmed 4 Life´ delight the audience. In the open-air disco in the Arkadenhof, presented by Radio Superfly, Luis Figueroa, Pezofox and the Hamburg Djane Miss Leema provide party mood. The evening is opened by the Vladigeroff Brothers. The income benefits the work of the integration house.
Dress code: clothing arbitrarily, but desired!
Traditionally there is no fixed dress code – whether festive, casual or traditional – every clothing style is welcome. The ball is an opportunity to celebrate exuberant and at the same time set a sign of a solidary society. Or, to say it in the words of Willi Resetarits: “Because it’s going to be!
Association Project Integration House
The integration house is a recognized competence center for the inclusion and integration of refugee people, migrants, children and adolescents. Safety seekers can find accommodation as well as support, education and advice. People with an increased need for care, such as traumatized, single parents, physically and mentally ill and unaccompanied minor refugees are particularly taken into account. The integration house helps you find future prospects and is a practical example of refugee protection, multilingualism, diversity and equality of opportunities. Together with volunteers, 170 employees show how the admission, integration and support of rats and protection seekers works in the best possible way.
Press photos: www.integrationshaus.at/presse
31st Viennese refugee ball
On April 5, 2025, the Vienna town hall again turns into a ballroom for a connecting festival of cultures: The integration house again invites you to send a sign of humanity and solidarity together with a lavish festival. Visitors can expect an unforgettable ball night with a versatile music program on two live stages: from Gypsy Swing, to Balkan rhythms to pop rock and Congolese rumba. In addition to musical enjoyment, guests also expect a culinary world tour and a raffle at exciting prices. The income benefits the work of the integration house.
Datum: 05.04.2025, 8:00 p.m.
Art: Gesellschaft
Ort: Wiener Rathaus
Lichtenfelsgasse 2
1010 Wien
Austria
URL: https://www.flüchtlingsball.at