NGV Friday Nights: Westwood | Kawakubo – Danny Issues

Fri Feb 20 2026 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC+11:00

NGV International | Melbourne

National Gallery of Victoria
Publisher/HostNational Gallery of Victoria
NGV Friday Nights: Westwood | Kawakubo \u2013 Danny Issues
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NGV FRIDAY NIGHTS: WESTWOOD | KAWAKUBO – DANNY ISSUES
🩷 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.

📍 NGV International
🗓️ Friday 20 February
⏰ 6 – 10pm

🎟️ Book your tickets now.
https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/program/ngv-friday-nights-200226/?utm_medium=advertising&utm_source=self+serve+meta+-+metro&utm_campaign=ngv+friday+nights+westwood+|+kawakubo&utm_content=standard&utm_term=eventboost

📀 ABOUT DANNY ISSUES
Danny Issues, co-founder of Misty Nights, is a key figure in Melbourne’s dance and electronic scene, known for sets at festivals like Meredith. Danny is also known for his breakfast radio shows on Good Morning Skylab and his Hope St Radio show Skyloungin' and has recently begun releasing his own music.

🖤 ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
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.

🍽️ DINING
Gallery Kitchen
A casual space to gather with friends over light dishes. A selection of wines and beverages complements the experience, perfect for enjoying alongside shared plates or a quick snack before entering 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.
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.

🍷🥂 BARS
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.
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