Opera Ball 2023

"Hej Sverige, Välkommen!" Under the motto "Hej Sverige, Välkommen!" 2,000 guests danced through the 28th edition of the Leipzig Opera Ball - inspired by this year's partner country Sweden. Porsche accompanied the popular civic ball for the tenth time as presenter. Traditionally, the sports car manufacturer donates the main prize of the Opera Ball raffle, the proceeds of which go to the "Leipzig hilft Kindern" foundation. This year, a total of 125,000 euros was collected, which will support, among others, the foster children's service of the city of Leipzig and the children's choir "Die Bunten Tauben". The lucky winner was delighted with a Porsche Taycan in the gaudy colour "star ruby". In addition to the "Leipzig Opera Ball 2023" lettering on the front door sills, the 380 hp main prize is also adorned with a "75" on the rear door sills. This refers to the anniversary "75 years of sports cars" which was celebrated in 2023. "The motto of our brand is 'Driven by Dreams'. And this thought also guides us in our social commitment," says Albrecht Reimold, Member of the Executive Board for Production and Logistics at Porsche AG. "As a partner of society, we want to make dreams come true. That is why we have always provided attractive Porsche models as the main prizes for the Opera Ball's charity raffle. Year after year, we thus help to generate record proceeds for the charitable foundation 'Leipzig hilft Kindern'. A great success that we are happy to continue in the coming year."

Opera Ball 2022

“Bienevenue à la vie - Welcome to life” was the motto of the 27th Leipzig Opera Ball at the Leipzig Opera House, which once again welcomed more than 2,000 dance enthusiasts to a festive ball evening this year. This year, there were two reasons to celebrate: on the one hand, the focus was on the friendship with our neighboring country France and, on the other, the 20th anniversary of Porsche Produktion Leipzig was celebrated. The guests were able to look back on countless Porsche moments before the exclusively manufactured raffle main prize, a signal yellow Macan, was presented on stage by tennis pro Angelique Kerber. The unique piece with its iconic color was manufactured at the Porsche plant in Leipzig and also fitted with individualized door sill trims to mark the anniversary. The main prize winner proved to have a big heart and generously donated the unique piece to Elternhilfe für krebskranke Kinder e.V. A good deed that rounded off the Opera Ball, as the focus this year was once again on supporting social projects for the benefit of the “Leipzig hilft Kindern” foundation. The entire event was characterized not only by glamorous highlights, high culture and French lightness, but also by social commitment. After the various program items and dance rounds, accompanied by the Leipzig Ballet and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, among others, star act Alice Merton ended the ball evening in the hall of the Leipzig Opera as the musical highlight.

Opera Ball 2021

After a year of rest due to the coronavirus, the Leipzig Opera Ball 2021, held under the motto “Freude schöner Götterfunken” (Joy, beautiful spark of the gods), created an exuberant atmosphere for all guests. With a colorful program designed by artists from the region, the ball was all about the city of Leipzig. The Porsche Lounge presented itself as a colorful “Carrera Café”, which provided a foretaste of the upcoming Pardon in the Porsche Experience Center. Fittingly, the main prize of the raffle was a Porsche 718 Boxster in racing yellow with a blue soft top, which ideally showcased the colors of Leipzig's city coat of arms. Actor and Porsche brand ambassador Richy Müller had a special role to play that evening. As the lucky fairy, he drew the decisive ticket for the main raffle prize. To everyone's surprise, the lucky winner decided to forgo the main prize and put the car up for spontaneous auction. In the end, the highest bidder won the car with a bid of 120,000 euros. With a sporty total output of 300 hp, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 275 km/h, the Boxster is the epitome of the fascination of sports cars. As in previous years, all proceeds from the Opera Ball raffle went to the “Leipzig hilft Kindern” foundation. The projects supported included “Wunderfinder” and the “Bemmchen-Leipzig” association.

Opera Ball 2019

Under the motto “La Dolce Vita”, the 2019 Leipzig Opera Ball celebrated the partnership with South Tyrol. In keeping with this, Porsche invited all guests of the Opera Ball to linger in the rustic “Bergspyder Lodge”. The opera program enchanted the guests with Italian flair and gave them an unforgettable evening. In 2019, Porsche donated a 245 hp Macan in mamba green metallic for the raffle. “The Macan stands for the future viability of Porsche Leipzig,” said Gerd Rupp, CEO of Porsche Leipzig GmbH: "With this model, the site was expanded into a full plant in 2013. In the near future, we will be producing the next generation of the Macan as an all-electric variant." “Ticket fairy” and Porsche brand ambassador Richy Müller drew the ticket for the main prize. The lucky winner was beaming with joy as she accepted the car key from Albrecht Reimold, Member of the Executive Board for Production and Logistics at Porsche. Once again this year, the total proceeds from the raffle went to the “Leipzig hilft Kindern” foundation, to which charitable organizations can apply with their projects throughout the year. In 2019, HEIZHAUS Leipzig was one of the organizations supported with the “Grünau moves!” project.

Opera Ball 2018

The 2018 Opera Ball presented itself to its guests under the motto “Ahoj Česko” (Hello, Czech Republic). Throughout the evening, Porsche welcomed visitors to the ball in the modern “Salon 365” and invited them to listen to the sounds of electronic beats and the band “Aeroplane”. The highlight of the evening: the celebrity accompaniment to the raffle draw by Porsche brand ambassador Patrick Dempsey. The winner of the main prize was delighted to receive a 718 Boxster in GT silver metallic with a red soft top and leather interior in the same color. A combination that made reference to the “70 Years of Porsche Sports Cars” anniversary: it corresponds to the configuration of the Porsche 356 “No. 1” Roadster - the first sports car built under the Porsche name in 1948. With a sporty total output of 300 hp, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 275 km/h, the mid-engine roadster is the epitome of the fascination of sports cars. The “Leipzig hilft Kindern” foundation was once again the recipient of the raffle proceeds. This allows the children's projects of associations in and around Leipzig to be supported. In 2018, the beneficiaries included the “großstadtKINDER - Theatrium” association.

Opera Ball 2017

True to the motto “Moscow Nights”, the Leipzig Opera Ball was an exhilarating celebration with numerous prominent guests. The evening was hosted by the presenter duo Lenn Kudrjawizki and Kim Fisher, who presented three different ball outfits alongside various vocal performances. In the “Bar 718” lounge, Porsche welcomed the guests to the ball night and impressed them with a red outfit and a selection of drinks in keeping with the theme. The lounge name was also reflected in the main raffle prize. A miami blue Cayman 718 was raffled off. The lucky winner was beaming with joy as she accepted the car key from “lottery fairy” and Tatort actor Richy Müller and Porsche CEO Dr. Oliver Blume. Afterwards, star guest Billy Ocean enchanted the partygoers with his hits. In 2017, the “Haus Leben” association and Herbie e.V. were among the beneficiaries of the “Leipzig hilft Kindern” foundation.

Opera Ball 2016

“Let's dance Dutch” at the Leipzig Opera Ball 2016. In keeping with the theme, guests were able to shake a leg in Porsche's “Lava Orange Lounge”. The typical national colors of our Dutch neighbors were also reflected in the main prize of the raffle. The winner was delighted to receive a Porsche 718 Boxster in lava orange, which promised plenty of driving fun with its 300 hp. Dr. Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG, drew the eagerly awaited ticket from the well-filled lottery drum. The total proceeds from the raffle were donated to the “Leipzig hilft Kindern” foundation and the “Generationenhof”, which are actively involved in helping children and young people in Leipzig. Dr. Oliver Blume commented: "We don't just want to be an economic driver for this beautiful city that has welcomed us so warmly. As a successful company, we also want to make our contribution to enriching cultural and social life in Leipzig. That is why we have been committed to and for Leipzig from the very beginning - as a supporter and sponsor of various institutions and projects in the areas of sport, youth, culture and social affairs. This is the fourth time in a row that we have supported the Leipzig Opera Ball as a presenter - and every year it is a pleasure to be a part of this wonderful ball night."

Opera Ball 2015

In 2015, the Opera Ball presented itself to numerous guests under the motto “Shalom Israel”. The motto was chosen to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Germany. Kosher food was served and guests danced to unique electronic beats by star DJ Mousse-T in the Porsche Caymen Lounge in the concert foyer. As the presenter of the Leipzig Opera Ball, Porsche traditionally donated the main raffle prize. This year it was a 718 Cayman in the color Indian red with a power output of 275 hp. The lucky winner received his “belated birthday present” from Dr. Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG.

Opera Ball 2014

American flair at the 2014 Opera Ball: under the motto "Good evening Houston. Let's have a ball!" the guests danced and celebrated at the Leipzig Opera. This year's Porsche Lounge was transformed into the “Targa Diner” and got the party-goers going with the band “The Beefees”. As in the premiere year, Porsche presented the main raffle prize. The winner received a Porsche Macan S manufactured in Leipzig in the color sapphire blue metallic. The key was presented by Matthias Müller, then Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG. All proceeds from the raffle were once again donated to the organization “Leipzig hilft Kindern”.

Opera Ball 2013

“Grüezi Switzerland”: Porsche presented the Leipzig Opera Ball for the first time in 2013. This was the beginning of a trusting and sustainable partnership. From the very beginning, the focus of the commitment was on providing the main prize for the popular raffle, the proceeds of which go to the “Leipzig hilft Kindern” foundation. The lucky winner was delighted to receive a Porsche 718 Boxster in white. A total of 30,000 Euros was raised, which will benefit social children's and youth facilities in Leipzig. In addition to the rousing opera program, the guests were able to celebrate in the “Ferry Porsche Lounge” and toast the event.