#melbourne REVIEW - NGV Friday Nights & French Impressionism at the NGV International. Last week, we sent @mailed_with_love on the perfect date night at the stunning National Gallery of Victoria to check out their latest exhibition, French Impressionism, during one of their NGV Friday Nights.
NGV Friday Nights are a unique opportunity to experience the gallery after hours in a more intimate setting - ideal for couples or friends. Enjoy live music, food, drinks and a winter masterpiece exhibition, under one roof.
@mailed_with_love loved the soulful energy of R&B and neo-soul band @bumpymusic_ which was emotional, captivating, and seriously impressive. As for the exhibition itself, French Impressionism is a visual feast. Featuring over 100 stunning works by key figures of the movement, the exhibition showcases masterpieces from the MFA Boston’s renowned collection of Impressionist art - think Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Édouard Manet and more! Treat yourself to an NGV Friday Night at the @ngvmelbourne soon - you deserve it! #hosted #invited
The upcoming season of NGV Friday Nights offers a lively yet intimate winter's evening at the gallery, where visitors can enjoy an after-hours exploration of the 2025 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® blockbuster French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston at NGV International.
Every Friday evening the NGV will present live music performances spanning genres including jazz, contemporary classical, R&B, neo-soul and electronic. Highlights of this season's lineup include Intermood’s blend of psychedelic jazz and high-energy neo-disco, Bumpy’s fusion of R&B and neo-soul, Fia Feill’s ethereal soundscapes, and Wild Gloriosa’s soulful sounds.
Dining in the Great Hall and Gallery Kitchen will serve a crafted menu, perfect for leisurely winter dining.
Other pop-up experiences include the Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar, serving the distinguished Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut and Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial champagnes, the Yering Station Wine Bar serving curated wine flights featuring exceptional wines from the Yarra Valley, and the Häagen-Dazs ice-cream cart features a selection of premium flavours including Belgian Chocolate, Vanilla, Salted Caramel and Strawberries & Cream.
NGV Friday Nights includes late-night access to French Impressionism, presented in partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and showcasing over 100 masterworks by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Édouard Manet, Berthe Morisot, Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, and more. French Impressionism will take visitors on a journey through the evolution of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in late nineteenth-century France, experiencing firsthand the radical vision of avant-garde artists who challenged tradition to forge a new artistic path.
The unique exhibition design of French Impressionism will evoke the original French and Bostonian interiors from the late nineteenth century that originally housed works such as those on display. Guests will experience immersive spaces, including wallpapers, drapery, furnishings, and a magnificent 1920s Erard grand piano within the exhibition’s salon room.
French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is on display 6 June 2025 to 5 October 2025 at NGV International, St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Tickets and information are available via the NGV website: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/french-impressionism
Event Details:
Dates: 6 June 2025 – 3 October 2025
Times:
6 June: Mindy Meng Wang 王萌 and Tim Shiel
13 June: Australian Art Orchestra
20 June: Lisa Lerkenfeldt
27 June: Wild Gloriosa
4 July: Intermood
11 July: Bumpy
18 July: Lisa Lerkenfeldt
25 July: Jonah Gabriel and Friends
1 August: Big Yawn
8 August: Wild Gloriosa
15 August: Mindy Meng Wang 王萌 and Tim Shiel
22 August: Fia Fiell
29 August: Big Yawn
5 September: Jonah Gabriel and Friends
12 September: Fia Fiell
19 September: Bumpy
26 September: Intermood
3 October: Wild Gloriosa
Suitable for: 18 years+ and adults. NGV Friday Nights is a licensed event. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Location: NGV International
Notes: Bookings required, admission fees apply