Experience CARTIER, the 2026 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® exhibition after dark at NGV with weekly curated experiences featuring live music residencies, pop-up performances and activations, alongside drinks, dining and unlimited entry to the CARTIER exhibition. With a changing program every week in iconic, heritage-listed surrounds, lean into winter in the city with NGV Friday Nights.
Music Residency – Waxflower
7–7.30pm Olivia Escuyos
8–8.30pm Olivia Escuyos
8.30–10pm DJ Earl Grey
Great Hall
For Friday Nights, Waxflower steps in as guest curator, bringing its fine‑tuned approach to down‑tempo live music and late‑night vinyl selections, shaped by soulful jazz and warm grooves. Waxflower is a much‑loved Brunswick East listening bar known for its commitment to high‑quality audio and carefully curated music programming.
Live Performance: Olivia Escuyos
Olivia Escuyos is an independent Filipina artist from Melbourne’s northern suburbs, known for delivering engaging performances defined by her warm yet precise tone, with vocal layers rooted in R&B and soul.
DJ: DJ Earl Grey
With over a decade of experience sharing music professionally, DJ Earl Grey has built a reputation for his deep passion and dedication to the electronic music scene. Dynamic and highly versatile, DJ Earl Grey is known for his ability to navigate a diverse array of music that keeps the dancefloor energised all night long.
Cartier Quiz
Think you’re a Cartier connoisseur? Test your knowledge on the Maison’s fascinating history, bold designs and iconic motifs with a short pop quiz accessible via QR code.
Moët & Chandon champagne bar
Start your weekend with Moët & Chandon, serving the distinguished Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut and Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial until late.
Yering Station wine bar
The Yering Station wine bar returns 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.
Häagen-Dazs
Visit the Häagen-Dazs ice-cream kiosk and indulge in ice-cream perfection. Enjoy complimentary tastings and choose from a variety of flavours.
Gallery Kitchen
Charcuterie and cheese boards will be available in Gallery Kitchen — ideal for sharing, grazing, and enjoying alongside a glass of wine or your beverage of choice.
Great Hall
Friday Night dining in the Great Hall will feature a food station offering burgers, salads, fries, and other savoury dishes. This year, alongside this offering, guests can also enjoy sweet crêpes from a dedicated crêperie bar.
Experience the elegance and exhilaration of CARTIER at NGV this winter. Opening exclusively in Melbourne, the exhibition features nearly 400 extraordinary jewellery objects, alongside rare archival materials. Explore pieces owned by royalty and Hollywood stars alike, within a breathtaking original exhibition design, produced in collaboration with Dutch design practices Studio Sabine Marcelis and CLOUD. The exhibition has been created by the V&A, London, in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria and in collaboration with Cartier and will feature loans from private and institutional collections across Europe, the United States and Asia, alongside highlights from the Cartier Heritage Collection.
Garden Access
The NGV Garden is closed while we build The Fox: NGV Contemporary and a brand new 18,000 square metre urban garden, Laak Boorndap.