Overview

• The ball is set for February 6, 2026, under the official theme "Film ab!", promising a cinematic atmosphere.
• According to SemperOpernball Verein chairman Gerhard Müller, 75 percent of tickets have been sold with some categories already booked out.
• For the first time, the event will incorporate the Semper2 site, adding a spacious foyer, terrace, an extra dance hall, and a bar.
• Debutante dresses will be designed by Dorothea Michalk, featuring a cherry red silk gown produced entirely in Saxony.
• The 2025 ball attracted up to 1.7 million live TV viewers, demonstrating the event’s wide-reaching popularity.