NGV Gala Dinner

A highlight of Australia’s cultural calendar, the NGV Gala is an all-inclusive Black Tie celebration combining art, design, fashion, performance, fine food and drinks. Taking place on Saturday 14 December 2024 the NGV Gala offers two unique experiences – the Gala Dinner which commences at 6pm and the Gala Party which commences at 8pm.

In 2024 the NGV Gala will coincide with the opening of Yayoi Kusama, the largest ever exhibition of the artist’s work in Australia and one of the most comprehensive presented globally. Guests will have exclusive access to this exhibition, including Kusama’s iconic immersive installations and infinity rooms.

Tickets for the NGV Gala Dinner are on sale online until sold out.

As NGV Gala is a pre-sale event only, we are unable to offer ticket sales at the door on the evening.

You will receive a booking confirmation email upon purchasing and your unique ticket will be emailed closer to the event. A door list will be in operation for Gala Dinner guests and details about the evening will be distributed to guests in advance of the evening. Gala Party guests will be required to present their ticket for entry upon arrival. You will be asked to present this ticket either on your mobile device or as a hard copy.

We are unable to provide discounts for groups, NGV Members or reciprocal memberships for this event.

NGV Gala tickets are input taxed and are not tax deductible.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you wish to discuss your booking, please email ngvgala@ngv.vic.gov.au.

The Gala Dinner commences at 6pm and the Gala Party commences at 8pm on Saturday 14 December. The evening will conclude at 1am on Sunday 15 December.

Guests are asked to enter the event via the Waterwall entrance at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy exquisite food, drinks and entertainment – all included in the price of the ticket.

The dress code for the evening is Black Tie.

Guests must be over 18 years of age to attend.

We invite you to purchase your tickets to the NGV Gala Dinner via the link on this page. We will then be in touch to confirm further details ahead of the evening.

Gala tickets are input taxed and are not tax deductible.

The NGV is unable to provide group discounts for this event.

We are unable to provide NGV Members discounts or reciprocal memberships discounts for this event.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you wish to discuss your booking, please email ngvgala@ngv.vic.gov.au.

The NGV Gala is a pre-sale event only. We are unable to offer ticket sales at the door on the evening.

You will receive a booking confirmation email upon purchasing and your unique ticket will be emailed closer to the event. A door list will be in operation for Gala Dinner guests and details about the evening will be distributed to guests in advance of the evening. Gala Party guests will be required to present their ticket for entry upon arrival. You will be asked to present this ticket either on your mobile device or as a hard copy. We are unable to offer ticket sales at the door on the evening of the event.

Yes. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy exquisite food and drinks. More details of the menu will be released closer to the event. Guests must be over 18 years of age to attend.

Yes, all attendees must be aged 18 years or older.

Black Tie.

Guests are asked to enter the event via the Waterwall entrance at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

The Gala Dinner commences at 6pm and the Gala Party commences at 8pm. The evening will conclude at 1am on Sunday 15 December.

Event photographers will be capturing arrivals and the event proceedings throughout the evening. Photography of the event will be available for guests to download via an email which will be sent to ticket holders with a link to access images. Please note photography and video recordings may be used for media and NGV promotional purposes.