NGV Friday Nights: Yayoi Kusama

6–10pm, Every Friday Night from 20 Dec–18 Apr

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

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Cost Online: $45 A / $40 C / $37 M / $23 Ch
Door (Limited): $50 A / $45 C / $42 M / $29 Ch

With 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.

UPCOMING

YAYOI KUSAMA, THE EXHIBITION

Yayoi Kusama is one of the world’s most important and provocative living artists. Active for over eight decades, her work has contributed to key art movements including minimalism, pop art and feminist art. Curated by the NGV in collaboration with the artist especially for Melbourne audiences, Yayoi Kusama is the largest ever exhibition of the artist’s work in Australia and one of the most comprehensive presented globally. The exhibition is divided into two parts, and your NGV Friday Nights ticket gives you unlimited access until 10pm.

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NGV FRIDAY NIGHTS MIXES

Skylab Radio have curated a bespoke playlist to soundtrack your Friday night. Explore 10 hours of Japanese music from all corners of the genre spectrum, including boogie, disco, early J-pop, city pop, synth-pop, and Shibuya-kei. All music tracks are from Japanese artists and composers.

BARS & DINING

Great Hall &
Gallery Kitchen

Indulge in a unique Japanese inspired menu, featuring fresh and authentic flavours and street style dishes.

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SCHWEPPES

Cool down with ice-cold refreshments from Schweppes in Gallery Kitchen this Friday Night season.

MOËT & CHANDON CHAMPAGNE BAR

Start your weekend with Moët & Chandon, serving the distinguished Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut and Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial until late in the Great Hall.

HÄAGEN-DAZS ICE-CREAM CART

Visit the Häagen-Dazs ice-cream cart on the Terrace and enjoy the ice-cream of ice-creams.

FOUR PILLARS GIN BAR

The Four Pillars Gin bar is serving up cocktails and good times in the Great Hall. Enjoy a classic and refreshing G&T or try a Four Pillars original cocktail as the sun sets.

YERING STATION WINE BAR

The Yering Station wine bar returns to the Great Hall with a menu of fine wines from the Yarra Valley. Enjoy signature wine flights featuring a selection of three, for an extraordinary wine-tasting experience.

EVENT INFO

Access

The NGV welcomes everyone to Friday Nights: Yayoi Kusama.

Yayoi Kusama is an immersive exhibition with high sensory experiences including immersive rooms and corridors, heavy patterning, and mirrors.
Some artworks and spaces may be disorientating or challenging for visitors with sensory sensitivities or vision impairments. The exhibition and all public areas are wheelchair accessible.

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Getting here

NGV Friday Nights is located at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Your ticket gives you access between 6–10pm.

Getting to the NGV

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