The Winners of the 14th Confectioner Awards

The Winners of the 14th Confectioner Awards

For the 14th time, the coveted titles of "Vienna Junior Cakemaster 2024" and "Vienna Cakemaster 2024" were awarded to the creators of the most artfully crafted cakes, this time themed "Underwater World - Life in the Sea."

The participating cake art pieces were showcased at the 121st ZuckerBäckerball in Vienna’s Hofburg. Find out who won the titles this year.

“It is an absolute delight!”

“It is an absolute delight!”

Opera singer and universal artist Herbert Lippert is the first to be honoured with a celebrity cake at the ZuckerBäckerball for the second time.

He is already in the mood for the upcoming ball, where he will give a vocal performance with songs of the Austrian composer Léhar. More in this interview…

The Elegance of Our Guests

The Elegance of Our Guests

A Visual Symphony of Refined Attire is what awaits our guests in only a few days.

Please find all information on the Dress Code of Vienna’s ZuckerBäckerball.

A Delightful Ball Programme

A Delightful Ball Programme

Tickets sold out faster than ever, and the 3,000 guests of 121st ZuckerBäckerball will be delighted. The ball will once again offer fantastic program highlights as well as delicious cakes and sweet temptations.

The ball program is set: Here you will find an overview of all the program points of the ball. A colourful potpourri of entertainment and deliciousness!

Grand opening in the name of Franz Léhar

Grand opening in the name of Franz Léhar

At the ceremonial grand opening of the 121st ZuckerBäckerball, Austrian operetta composer Léhar takes center stage.

The "Vereinigung Wiener Staatsopernballett" – Vienna State Operahouse’ ballet – will be for the seventh time in a row performing at our opening, this time with a classical waltz to Léhar’s “Gold and Silver” (op. 79).

Celebrity cake goes to Herbert Lippert

Celebrity cake goes to Herbert Lippert

Every year since 2009, a pastry chef has made a cake for a well-known celebrity. The presentation of this sweet work of art takes place at midnight of the ball and is one of the highlights of the ZuckerBäckerball.

At the ceremonial press conference of "Ballmutti," vice-honorary consul Prof. Birgit Sarata, it was announced today that: the celebrity cake will go to the Austrian opera singer and artist Herbert Lippert in 2024. He will also deliver a singing performance at the ball’s grand opening.

Get your ball tickets!

Get your ball tickets!

The wait is over: Ball tickets and seat reservations as well as cake guarantees for the 121st ZuckerBäckerball are now available online.

Ball tickets, seat reservations and cake guarantees are now available. Secure your ticket conveniently in our online system. Let's dance!

A magical wonderland in black and white

A magical wonderland in black and white

It is one of the highlights of the ball night: The ceremonial opening of the ZuckerBäckerball with the entrance and the dance performance of the young ladies and gentlemen in black and white.

Registrations for participations are open now.

Underwater Worlds to take centre stage

Underwater Worlds to take centre stage

The competition for the most beautiful cakes is a highlight of the ball each and every year. At the 121st ZuckerBäckerball the Hofburg in Vienna will host the 14th edition of this creative cake competition.

Registrations for Zuckerbäcker Award has started. The theme of the cake contest, in which the most artistic and tasty cake wins, is “Underwater World – Life in the Sea”.