Each Friday during Westwood | Kawakubo, we’re open late. Experience the NGV at night as it comes alive – think fashion, two global icons, and a soundtrack by Melbourne’s favourite DJs. Your Friday Nights ticket includes unlimited entry to Westwood | Kawakubo, an exhibition of works by Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons, from 6–10pm, live DJ sets, plus food and drinks available to purchase.
Presented in collaboration with Midsumma. For one-night only, Midsumma curates the line-up for NGV Friday Nights.
Midsumma is Australia’s premier queer arts and cultural organisation, bringing together a diverse mix of LGBTQIA+ artists, performers, communities and audiences.
MUSIC
Great Hall, 6–10pm
DJ ENN, a Naarm/Melbourne queer scene staple, brings infectious groove across genres. He has supported Fedde le Grand and opened the Client Liaison and Trixie Mattel tours.
ROVING PERFORMANCE
Ground Floor, 6–10pm
Bendy Ben is an award-winning performance artist. Renowned for their innovative use of camouflage and masks within egalitarian choreographies of drag, Bendy’s iconic performances celebrate the duality of the feminine and masculine. Their work transcends traditional boundaries and has resonated across diverse commissions by major cultural institutions, festivals, and events, including Chunky Move, Lucy Guerin Inc, Dark Mofo, NGV, ACCA, ACMI, Tourism Australia, Sydney Mardi Gras, Heaps Gay, and BARBA.
Westwood | Kawakubo
Pairing two of the most influential fashion designers in recent history, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons, Westwood | Kawakubo showcases over 140 designs that explore the commonalities and differences between the two designers’ work.
Today, their critically acclaimed collections are celebrated globally for questioning conventions of taste, gender and beauty, as well as challenging the very form and function of clothing.
GALLERY KITCHEN
A casual space to gather with friends over light dishes. A selection of wines and beverages round out the experience, perfect for enjoying alongside shared plates or a quick snack before heading into the exhibition.
GREAT HALL
A relaxed dining experience with share-style plates, easy-to-eat snacks, and more substantial options, designed to be delicious and social. The menu is complemented by a curated drinks list featuring champagne, wines, sparkling, rosé, and refreshing gin cocktails.
MOËT & CHANDON CHAMPAGNE BAR
Start your weekend with Moët & Chandon, serving the distinguished Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut and Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial until late in the Great Hall.
YERING STATION WINE BAR
The Yering Station wine bar returns to the Great Hall 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.
FOUR PILLARS BAR
Sip on a signature Four Pillars gin cocktail bursting with flavours of summer before you begin your journey through the exhibition.
HÄAGEN-DAZS
Visit the Häagen-Dazs ice-cream kiosk in the Great Hall and indulge in ice-cream perfection. Enjoy complimentary tastings, and choose from a variety of flavours.