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 – Melbourne International Jazz Festival
7–7.30pm
8–8.30pm
9–9.30pm
Great Hall
For Friday Nights, Melbourne International Jazz Festival curates a four-week residency that brings its deep expertise in jazz and related genres to present world‑class artists alongside leading and emerging Australian voices. The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is Australia’s largest jazz festival and a major highlight of the national arts calendar, internationally recognised for its ambitious and wide‑ranging programming.
Performer: Jon Hunt’s Blue Devils
Jon Hunt’s Blue Devils are a Melbourne‑based band specialising in traditional and swing jazz. Led by reed player Jon Hunt, the group draws inspiration from 1920s and 30s jazz greats, delivering lively, classic performances shaped by Hunt’s extensive international touring and performing experience.
Fast French with Alliance Française de Melbourne
6.30pm–6.45pm
7.30pm–7.45pm
8.30pm–8.45pm
Gallery Kitchen
Parlez-vous français? Practice French with your friends and meet new people in these conversational sessions. No prior French required.
Fast French with Alliance Française de Melbourne will be running on 19 June, 17 July, 21 August and 18 September.
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.