The Sveti Sava's Ball in Vienna will continue to be one of the most prestigious events of the Serbian diaspora under the roof of the magnificent Hofburg Palace in the coming years! It will be held on February 6, 2026, organized by the "Serbian Center" Association.
With a history dating back to 1846, when the "Serbian Quadrille" was performed for the first time, the Sveti Sava's Ball has become one of the oldest gatherings of the Serbian community in the world. In a time of transience, the ball shows that there are events that last, inspire and connect - bringing together artists, diplomats, business people, students and everyone who believes in the power of art to enrich society and humanity to connect our hearts.
Humanitarian mission: support to the Dobrić family from Kosovo and Metohija
In the spirit of Svetosavlj and primordial values, the ball has a strong humanitarian mission. In cooperation with the "Tamara Grujić" Foundation, which was founded by the author and presenter of the "Work Action with Tamara" series, funds will be collected for the reconstruction of the home of the Dobrić family from Mogila, in Kosovo and Metohija - a family that, despite living in extremely difficult conditions, shows strength, perseverance and faith every day.
Svetosavski bal 2026, foto: Marc Grunwerth
Each ticket purchased is more than an entrance ticket. It is an opportunity for the Dobrić family to get a home filled with security, warmth and peace, so that they can stay at their hearth.
Program in as many as 16 halls - a combination of art, tradition and contemporary expression
The program of the 27th Sveti Sava's Ball brings a unique experience through the 16 halls of the magnificent Hofburg Palace. During the evening, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy top music and dance performances - from programs in the Festive Hall, through jazz and tambourine ensembles, to carefully selected DJ sets in the other halls.
In the Ceremonial Hall, top artists who carry the spirit of ball and tradition await the audience, with special performances by the SNP Symphony Orchestra, the Novi Sad Big Band, members of the Vienna State Ballet, as well as performances by well-known regional performers - from concerts by Aleksandra Radović and Tijana Bogićević, through traditional dances and songs by ensembles from Trebinje, to the performance of Bojan Marović in the Ceremonial Hall, the Pearls of Fenice, as well as modern sound led by DJ Peppe, DJ Mel Merio and others. The group S.A.R.S will perform in the Forum Hall, bringing energy, emotion and a recognizable sound.
A special honor will be given to the ball by Matija Bećković, one of the most respected Serbian writers and custodians of our cultural heritage. As the first ceremonial speaker, he will open a new program of sermons at the Sveti Sava's Ball, which introduces the ceremonial tradition of honoring the word, as one of the deepest expressions of our identity.
Svetosavski bal 2026, foto: Marc Grunwerth
"It is a great honor and responsibility to be the music director of the Sveti Sava's Ball for the third time. The motto "Art unites" reminds us that the ball is a place where our differences, creativity and humanity meet and connect. I am grateful to all the artists and the team who, since the end of the previous ball, have been dedicatedly working to improve the program and present our culture in a worthy way," said Ivan Ilić, music director of the ball.
"The Sveti Sava's Ball reminds us of the power of culture to bring people together, erase distances and build bridges between tradition and contemporary creativity. I proudly point out that we have prepared a program that celebrates our heritage through music, dance and performing arts, but also gives space to young talents to shine. Let this ball, in one of the most important European palaces, be an evening of togetherness, dignity and art that unites us regardless of where we live", said Svetozar Krstić, artistic director of Sveti Sava's Ball.
Tickets are on sale
Tickets for the 27th Sveti Sava's Ball are officially on sale and can be purchased through the official Sveti Sava's Ball website. By buying a ticket, you get access to all the halls where the program is held. The ticket price in advance is 135 euros, while the price for students is at a promotional price of 65 euros.
For more information about the performers and the protocol of the evening, as well as for purchasing tickets, visit the official website of the Sveti Sava's Ball: savaball.at.
Record number of visitors
The previous one, the 26th Sveti Sava's Ball, broke all records, gathering more than 2,500 visitors in the magnificent halls of the Hofburg Palace. The exceptional response confirms the title of one of the most significant and most visited events of the Serbian community in the world.
