The upcoming season of NGV Friday Nights offers a lively yet intimate winter’s evening at the gallery, where visitors can enjoy an after-hours exploration of the 2025 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® blockbuster French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston at NGV International.
Every Friday evening the NGV will present live music performances spanning genres including jazz, contemporary classical, R&B, neo-soul and electronic. Highlights of this season’s lineup include Intermood’s blend of psychedelic jazz and high-energy neo-disco, Bumpy’s fusion of R&B and neo-soul, Fia Feill’s ethereal soundscapes, and Wild Gloriosa’s soulful sounds.
Dining in the Great Hall and Gallery Kitchen will serve a crafted menu, perfect for leisurely winter dining.
Other pop-up experiences include the Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar, serving the distinguished Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut and Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial champagnes, the Yering Station Wine Bar serving curated wine flights featuring exceptional wines from the Yarra Valley, and the Häagen-Dazs ice-cream cart features a selection of premium flavours including Belgian Chocolate, Vanilla, Salted Caramel and Strawberries & Cream.
NGV Friday Nights includes late-night access to French Impressionism, presented in partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and showcasing over 100 masterworks by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Édouard Manet, Berthe Morisot, Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, and more. French Impressionism will take visitors on a journey through the evolution of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in late nineteenth-century France, experiencing firsthand the radical vision of avant-garde artists who challenged tradition to forge a new artistic path.
The unique exhibition design of French Impressionism will evoke the original French and Bostonian interiors from the late nineteenth century that originally housed works such as those on display. Guests will experience immersive spaces, including wallpapers, drapery, furnishings, and a magnificent 1920s Erard grand piano within the exhibition’s salon room.
Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events said: ‘Following the incredible success of the Kusama exhibition, we’re proud to back another major international drawcard that will once again put Victoria on the global stage. NGV Friday nights aren’t just a win for art lovers – they’re a boost for our economy, supporting local jobs and drawing visitors to our city and our state.’
Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV said: ‘The NGV Friday Nights series brings the magic of the French Impressionists to life after dark, welcoming visitors to experience an incredible exhibition in a unique evening setting. The program offers a distinctive blend of visual art, live entertainment, and dining throughout the winter months.’
NGV Friday Nights takes place every Friday from 6 June 2025 to 3 October 2025 at NGV International, St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Further information and tickets are available via the NGV website.
French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is on display 6 June 2025 to 5 October 2025 at NGV International, St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Tickets and information are available via the NGV website: NGV.MELBOURNE
NGV Friday Nights Line Up:
6 June: Mindy Meng Wang 王萌 and Tim Shiel
13 June: Australian Art Orchestra
20 June: Lisa Lerkenfeldt
27 June: Wild Gloriosa
4 July: Intermood
11 July: Bumpy
18 July: Lisa Lerkenfeldt
25 July: Jonah Gabriel and Friends
1 August: Big Yawn
8 August: Wild Gloriosa
15 August: Mindy Meng Wang 王萌 and Tim Shiel
22 August: Fia Fiell
29 August: Big Yawn
5 September: Jonah Gabriel and Friends
12 September: Fia Fiell
19 September: Bumpy
26 September: Intermood
3 October: Wild Gloriosa
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