Vienna Opera Ball
Title:Celebrating 70 years of partnership and wonder
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The Vienna Opera Ball is an annual highlight of the Austrian cultural calendar and has become synonymous with elegance, beauty and timeless sophistication. Blending heritage glamour with modern refinement, the House has designed the signature tiara for this iconic event since 1956. Worn by every debutante in attendance, the Swarovski Tiara is the embodiment of our superlative creativity, technical innovation and mastery of light.
Our Legacy of Light
Designed by Global Creative Director, Giovanna Engelbert, the 2026 Swarovski Tiara is rich in symbolism. The iconic Swarovski Swan serves as inspiration for a striking design crafted from 315 precision cut crystals. Feather-like loops build to a central Swan motif, graceful and poised with its elongated neck and delicate details. A matching pin unifies the debutantes and their escorts.
A Mesmerizing Match
Coordinating crystallized tie pins echo the feather-like forms of the 2026 Swarovski Tiara to unify the debutantes and their partners beneath the lights of the Vienna State Opera ballroom.
A Night at the Opera
Tiaras on Tour
Prepare to be swept away by the beauty of the ball as the 2026 Swarovski Tiara is the highlight of a mini tour of 20 pieces from the archives. This travelling exhibition of Swarovski Tiaras through the ages has already visited Osaka, Japan and is set to illuminate windows in Vienna, Austria and New York in the US. The dazzling display includes designs by Karl Lagerfeld, Dolce & Gabbana, and Christian Lacroix.
Osaka
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Visitors to Hankyu Department store in Osaka were the first to admire the Swarovski Tiaras on tour as the display captivated crowds in Japan from August to September 2025.
Vienna
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Arriving in Vienna from January to March 2026, a selection of Swarovski Tiaras, including the 2026 edition, will appear in the windows of our flagship store, Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Wien.
New York City
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Bringing a slice of Austria’s cultural heritage to the heart of New York City, the Swarovski Tiara tour will end at Swarovski on Fifth with all 20 designs on display throughout March.
A Symphony of Shine
One hundred and sixty pairs of debutantes and escorts will enter the ballroom beneath the glittering lights of the Vienna State Opera, joined by an illustrious group of guests drawn to the spectacle from around the world. For the second year in a row, escorts will be presented with a crystallised Swarovski tie pin. This matching piece perfectly complements the debutantes’ tiaras, crafted to glitter and gleam with every choreographed twirl.
Moments of Joy
Attending the Vienna Opera Ball is an experience unlike any other. Swarovski invited guests to start their evening with a waltz class led by acclaimed choreographer Nina Kripas, followed by an exclusive dinner served at the Sacher Hotel. A live pianist set the tone while desserts curated by innovative cake artist Sophia Stolz were a delightful finishing touch.
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