NGV Friday Nights: Yayoi Kusama
6–10pm, Every Friday Night from 20 Dec–18 Apr
Summer nights, vibrant beats and never-ending polka dots.
Exclusively yours after-hours, explore the largest exhibition of Yayoi Kusama’s work ever staged in Australia in a world-premiere exhibition featuring kaleidoscopic infinity mirror rooms, dancing pumpkins and immersive installations.
Experience the iconic work of Yayoi Kusama at night, alongside DJs, drinks and food.
Your ticket gives you after-hours entry to the Yayoi Kusama exhibition and NGV Friday Nights at NGV International, with unlimited entry to the exhibition from 6–10pm. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
UP NEXT: Fri 20 Dec, 6–10pm
Elle Shimada
6pm–10pmFind out more
Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
嶋田会希–Elle Shimada is a violinist, producer, curator, DJ and multi-instrumentalist from Tokyo based in Melbourne. Her music is 100% woman-powered, energised and unapologetic.
UPCOMING
Jade Zoe
Fri 27 Dec, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
Jade Zoe
6pm–10pmForever dance floor-friendly and forward-thinking, Jade Zoe soundtracks spaces with her unapologetic mix of dance, K-pop, rap, R&B, house and UK sounds.
Tanzer
Fri 3 Jan, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
Tanzer
6pm–10pmWith a perfectly-lacquered finger in the world of music, art, fashion and beauty, Tanzer's adventures often combine disco, 90s dance, Euro soundtracks and 'space opera' vocals.
Small Fry
Fri 10 Jan, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
Small Fry
6pm–10pmNaarm-based DJ Sall FRY is the host of Mooncake on Triple R, celebrating diverse sounds from Asia and artists of the Asian-diaspora.
Charlie Villas
Fri 17 Jan, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
Charlie Villas
6pm–10pmCharlie Villas is a renowned DJ and music curator whose sound channels the energy of legendary New York clubs while incorporating global influences.
DJ JNETT
Fri 24 Jan, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
DJ JNETT
6pm–10pmDJ JNETT has been spinning records and creating heat in Melbourne’s music industry since the early 90s. JNETT’s boundless crates of wax & supreme turntable technique seamlessly traverses deep house, techno, funk, soul, disco, dub, reggae and hip hop.
DIJOK
Fri 31 Jan, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
DIJOK
6pm–10pmDIJOK is a renowned tastemaker in Australia’s music and fashion scenes, known for her distinct style and eclectic mixes that are driven by rich rhythms and percussion, seamlessly blending the hottest Afrobeats, UK-funky, hip-hop, and R&B sounds.
Midsumma
Fri 7 Feb, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
Midsumma
6pm–10pmPresented in collaboration with Midsumma. For one-night only, Midsumma curates the line-up for NGV Friday Nights, coming soon.
D.Tyrone
Fri 14 Feb, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
D.Tyrone
6pm–10pmD.Tyrone is a queer producer and DJ based in Naarm. D. Tyrone established themselves in the local music scene by playing dub, jungle, garage, and thumping deep house in clubs across the city.
Asia TOPA
Fri 21 Feb, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
Asia TOPA
6pm–10pmPresented in collaboration with Asia TOPA For one-night only, Asia TOPA hand-picks DJs from their nightlife program to perform at NGV Friday Nights. Line-up to be announced soon.
Yeo
Fri 28 Feb, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
Yeo
6pm–10pmYeo, a genre-bending Malaysian-Australian musician and producer, spanning sounds from country to electronica and R&B.
Aqueerius
Fri 7 Mar, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
Aqueerius
6pm–10pmAqueerius is a DJ and producer who’s eclectic sound weaves together club music from around the globe guaranteed to bring the deep cuts, reworked classics, steamy techno beats and diasporic heat.
Charlie Villas
Fri 14 Mar, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
Charlie Villas
6pm–10pmCharlie Villas is a renowned DJ and music curator whose sound combines the energy of legendary New York clubs with global influences.
Rainbow Chan
Fri 21 Mar, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
Rainbow Chan
6pm–10pmRainbow Chan is an award-winning vocalist, producer and multi-disciplinary artist with a signature DIY style of bittersweet electro pop reflecting her diverse popular cultural influences.
Shah Sharafi
Fri 28 Mar, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
Shah Sharafi
6pm–10pmShah Sharafi (Yasmine Sharaf) is a DJ and musician who uses her background in ethnomusicology to explore music from outside the Western canon.
DIJOK
Fri 4 Apr, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
DIJOK
6pm–10pmDIJOK is a renowned tastemaker in Australia’s music and fashion scenes, known for her distinct style and eclectic mixes that are driven by rich rhythms and percussion, seamlessly blending the hottest Afrobeats, UK-funky, hip-hop, and R&B sounds.
DJ JNETT
Fri 11 Apr, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
DJ JNETT
6pm–10pmDJ JNETT has been spinning records and creating heat in Melbourne’s music industry since the early 90s. JNETT’s boundless crates of wax & supreme turntable technique seamlessly traverses deep house, techno, funk, soul, disco, dub, reggae and hip hop.
Tanzer
Fri 18 Apr, 6pm
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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch
Tanzer
6pm–10pmWith a perfectly-lacquered finger in the world of music, art, fashion and beauty, Tanzer's adventures often combine disco, 90s dance, Euro soundtracks and 'space opera' vocals.
YAYOI KUSAMA, THE EXHIBITION
BARS & DINING
Indulge in a unique Japanese inspired menu, featuring fresh and authentic flavours and street style dishes, available from the Great Hall and Gallery Kitchen.
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