48th Kärntnerball in Graz Celebrates Tradition and Dancing

One hundred photographs capture the 48th Kärntnerball held at the Seifenfabrik on Saturday documenting an evening of traditional dress, choral singing, and dancing, Graz – Das Stadtmagazin mit tollen Fotos und aktuellen Infos reported.

The annual gathering brought together guests in Dirndl and Lederhosen for a night shared between regional traditions and modern clubbing elements. Graz.net published the complete photo galleries covering the event from its initial choral opening to the late-night DJ sets.

Photographer Joachim Bacher accompanied the ball to document its various segments. The resulting images show the progression of the evening across multiple stages in the venue.

The evening began with an open singing session led by choirs in traditional attire. Performers, conductors, and audience members gathered around microphones and sheet music for the musical kickoff.

Following the opening session, couples took to the dance floor as live musicians played the harmonika, contrabass, and wind instruments. The imagery from the main hall highlights spinning skirts and couples moving against the warm brick walls of the venue.

As the night progressed, the atmosphere shifted toward a club setting featuring dynamic stage lighting. Blue, red, and green spotlights washed over the dance floor while a DJ performed at the mixing console.

Organized by the Chor der Kärntner in Graz, the event took place at Angergasse 43. The tradition merges regional heritage from Carinthia and Styria through joint musical performances and social dancing.