Debutantes donned their finery tonight as they descended on the Austrian capital for the 63rd Vienna Opera Ball.
The 18-24-year-olds spend weeks rehearsing for the annual dance, which lasts just four minutes, and taking part is still seen as a rite of passage for many young Austrian women as their introduction into society.
Regarded as one of the highlights of the social calendar, the Opera Ball, held at the Wiener Staatsoper, dates back to 1814 and each year brings together some 5,000 guests from the worlds of culture, business, politics and academia.
The event will last into the early hours of the morning and will feature performances from the orchestra of Wiener Staatsoper and the Vienna State Ballet as 150 young couples take to the floor.
It is billed as 'a glamorous gala of unique splendour and allure, the ball of all balls, much-copied around the world' and expected to be watched by millions of people across the globe.
Youngsters arrive at tonight's Opera Ball in Vienna. The 18-24-year-olds spend weeks rehearsing for the dance, which lasts just minutes, and taking part is still seen as a rite of passage for many young Austrian women as their introduction into society
The Wiener Staatsoper is transformed into a sea of black and white as members of the opening committee line up during the opening ceremony of the traditional Opera Ball in Vienna tonight, one of the highlights of the Austrian social calendar
Guests take their seat ahead of tonight's Opera Ball. It is billed as 'a glamorous gala of unique splendour and allure, the ball of all balls, much-copied around the world' and expected to be watched by millions of people across the globe
Previous celebrity guests have included Kim Kardashian and Hilary Swank, and the event is watched by hundreds of thousands of viewers. But tonight it was supermodel Elle Macpherson (pictured) who stole the show, dazzling in a floor-length gown as the special guest of Richard Lugner
Tickets go on sale a year before the event takes place, and cost anywhere from €315 (£270) for general admission, to €23,600 (£20,230) for a circle box for 12 people.
Previous celebrity guests have included Kim Kardashian and Hilary Swank, and the event is watched by hundreds of thousands of viewers.
But tonight it was supermodel Elle Macpherson who stole the show, dazzling in a floor-length emerald gown as the special guest of Richard Lugner.
The ball season in Austria is an important part of its culture and runs from November until Lent, with the Opera Ball being the last major event in the calendar.
Last night, around 300 glamorous young people, including dancers and singers, descended on the State Opera House in Vienna to prepare for the occasion.
Guests watch on as dancers take to the floor. The event will last into the early hours of the morning and will feature performances from the orchestra of Wiener Staatsoper and the Vienna State Ballet as 150 young couples take to the floor
Debutantes dazzle at tonight's Vienna Opera Ball. The ball season in Austria is an important part of its culture and runs from November until Lent, with the Opera Ball being the last major event in the calendar
Debutantes get ready backstage. Regarded as one of the highlights of the social calendar, the Opera Ball, held at the Wiener Staatsoper, dates back to 1814 and each year brings together some 5,000 guests from the worlds of culture, business, politics and academia
Debutantes at tonight's ball. Regarded as one of the highlights of the social calendar, the Opera Ball, held at the Wiener Staatsoper, dates back to 1814 and each year brings together some 5,000 guests from the worlds of culture, business, politics and academia
A young woman prepares her makeup before her big moment. The ball season in Austria is an important part of its culture and runs from November until Lent, with the Opera Ball being the last major event in the calendar
Youngsters snap a selfie before hitting the dance floor. The event will last into the early hours of the morning and will feature performances from the orchestra of Wiener Staatsoper and the Vienna State Ballet as 150 young couples take to the floor
A last-minute snack before a young couple take to the floor. The event will last into the early hours of the morning and will feature performances from the orchestra of Wiener Staatsoper and the Vienna State Ballet as 150 young couples take to the floor
Members of the opening committee prepare for the traditional Opera Ball in Vienna tonight. Tickets go on sale a year before the event takes place, and cost anywhere from €315 (£270) for general admission, to €23,600 (£20,230) for a circle box
Vienna State Opera director Dominique Meye, Doris Schmidauer, Austrian President Alexander Van Der Bellen, Auma Obama and Vienna Opera Ball director Maria Grossbauer arrive on the red carpet ahead of tonight's event
VIP arrivals: Austrian soprano Anna Netrebko and her husband Azerbaijani tenor Yusif Eyvazov pose on the red carpet ahead of the Vienna Opera Ball tonight. Netrebko wore a stunning blue fishtail dress while her husband was in black tie
Opera singer Anna Netrebko performs during the opening ceremony. It is billed as 'a glamorous gala of unique splendour and allure, the ball of all balls, much-copied around the world' and expected to be watched by millions of people across the globe
Austrian members of the opening committee were pictured dressed in their best black tie attire as they rehearsed their dances for the last time before tonight's opulent ball.
Young women wore traditional white blouses and black skirts as they took to the floor with their male partners, who were dressed in smart tailcoats.
Elsewhere, a routine incorporating peach-coloured roses took place as dancers of the Wiener Staatsballett (state ballet) practiced their performances.
Meanwhile opera singers Yusif Eyvazov and Anna Netrebko gave their lungs a workout as they joined the ultimate dress rehearsal ahead of Thursday night's main event.
Dancers of the State Opera Ballet perform during the opening ceremony of the traditional 63rd Vienna Opera Ball
Wolfgang Sobotka (pictured far-left), President of the Austrian National Council, stands alongside (pictured left to right) Auma Obama, the half-sister of former US President Barack Obama, Doris Schmidauer, wife of Austrian President, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and his girlfriend Susanne Thier
Young women wore traditional white dresses as they took to the floor with their male partners, who were dressed in smart tailcoats
Elsewhere, a routine incorporating peach-coloured roses took place as dancers of the Wiener Staatsballett (state ballet) practiced their performances
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Main photo article Debutantes donned their finery tonight as they descended on the Austrian capital for the 63rd Vienna Opera Ball.
The 18-24-year-olds spend weeks rehearsing for the annual dance, which lasts just four minutes, and taking part is still seen as a rite of passage for many young Austrian women as ...
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