NGV Gala Dinner is a celebration of contemporary art and design, fashion, fine food, performance and an exclusive preview of NGV Triennial 2026.
The 2026 NGV Gala Dinner will feature a menu by guest chef Audrey Shaw of Carnation Canteen.
NGV Gala Dinner & Party: 6pm–1am
Dress code: Black Tie
Tickets (no GST): $2,500 per person, $25,000 per table of 10.
Tickets include access to the dinner and party and are non-refundable.
NGV Triennial
The fourth NGV Triennial brings together the work of some of the most respected artists and designers from around the world, while amplifying the voices of emerging talents. Spanning painting, photography, video, sculpture, installation, fashion, textiles, ceramics and design, the exhibition places contemporary works in dialogue with the NGV’s historical collections.
NGV Gala Gallery
NGV Gala 2025. Photographer: Liz Sunshine
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Julia Fox attends the NGV Gala 2024 at the Opening of Yayoi Kusama Exhibition 2024 at the National Gallery of Victoria on December 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images for NGV)
NGV Gala 2025. Photographer: Liz Sunshine
NGV Gala 2022, with photography by Wendell Teodoro
Liz Sunshine
Melbourne AUS
liz@streetsmith.com.au
NGV Gala 2024 - Unice Abwoyo. Photographer: Liz Sunshine
NGV Gala 2025. Photographer: Liz Sunshine
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Genesis Owusu performs during the NGV Gala 2024 at the Opening of Yayoi Kusama Exhibition 2024 at the National Gallery of Victoria on December 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images for NGV)
Liz Sunshine
Melbourne AUS
liz@streetsmith.com.au
Liz Sunshine
Melbourne AUS
liz@streetsmith.com.au
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Pallavi Sharda attends the NGV Gala 2024 at the Opening of Yayoi Kusama Exhibition 2024 at the National Gallery of Victoria on December 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images for NGV)
NGV Gala 2025. Photographer: Liz Sunshine
NGV Gala 2025. Photographer: Liz Sunshine
NGV Gala 2025. Photographer: Liz Sunshine
NGV Gala 2025. Photographer: Liz Sunshine
NGV Gala 2025. Photographer: Liz Sunshine
NGV Gala 2022, with photography by Lucas Dawson
NGV Gala 2022, with photography by Lucas Dawson
NGV Gala 2022, with photography by Lucas Dawson
NGV Gala 2024 - Christine Centenera and Joel Edgerton. Photographer: Liz Sunshine
Liz Sunshine
Melbourne AUS
liz@streetsmith.com.au
NGV Gala 2022, with photography by Lucas Dawson
Lucas Dawson Photography
NGV Gala 2025. Photographer: Liz Sunshine
NGV Gala 2025. Photographer: Liz Sunshine
NGV Gala 2022, with photography by Wendell Teodoro
Liz Sunshine.
NGV Gala 2024 - NGV Gala Celebrates Opening Of Yayoi Kusama Exhibition 2024
NGV Gala 2019
2019 Getty Images
NGV Gala 2022, with photography by Lucas Dawson
NGV Gala 2019
2019 Getty Images
NGV Gala 2022, with photography by Lucas Dawson
Lucas Dawson Photography
Natalie Portman, NGV Gala 2018
Troye Sivan, NGV Gala 2018
Nicole Kidman, NGV Gala 2017
Liz Sunshine
Melbourne AUS
liz@streetsmith.com.au
Liz Sunshine
Melbourne AUS
liz@streetsmith.com.au
