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.
MUSIC
Great Hall, 6pm–10pm
Presented in collaboration with Midsumma.
For one-night only, Midsumma curates the line-up for NGV Friday Nights. Coming soon, as part of Midsumma Festival.
Midsumma is Australia’s premier queer arts and cultural organisation, bringing together a diverse mix of LGBTQIA+ artists, performers, communities and audiences.
DJs
DJ ENN is a regular of the Australian queer club scene calling Naarm/Melbourne home. Covering a multitude of genres; from hands-in-the-air disco campery to filthy tech & intimate progressive dark rooms – his sophisticated musicality distills down to an infectious taste in groove no matter the intensity or genre. In 2024, he supported Fedde le Grand at the Finale Mardi Gras party as well as opened for Client Liaison on their national Club Liaison tour in Brisbane. He also opened for Trixie Mattel on the debut of her Solid Pink Disco party in Australia.
Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929) 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 in the United States, Europe and her native Japan, transcending borders to establish a global presence.
Curated by the NGV, Yayoi Kusama is the largest ever exhibition of the artist’s work in Australia and one of the most comprehensive ever presented globally. The exhibition includes many works never-before-seen in this country as well as a diverse display of immersive rooms, including the global unveiling of the artist’s most recent kaleidoscopic infinity mirror room. The exhibition features close to 200 works spanning painting, sculpture, collage, fashion and installation drawn substantially from the artist’s personal collection.
Yayoi Kusama is divided into two parts, and your NGV Friday Nights ticket gives you unlimited access until 10pm. This means you can experience the exhibition at your own pace, with music, bars and dining in the Great Hall and Garden at your leisure.
BARS & DINING
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
Visit the Häagen-Dazs ice-cream cart on the Terrace and enjoy the ice-cream of ice-creams.
FOUR PILLARS
The Four Pillars Gin bar is serving up cocktails and good times in the Great Hall this summer. 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.
DINING
Indulge in a unique Japanese inspired menu, featuring fresh and authentic flavours and street style dishes.