Friday Nights at NGV returns this winter, running over six Fridays from 2 October to 6 November as part of the 2015 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, Masterpieces from the Hermitage: The Legacy of Catherine the Great.

Friday Nights gives visitors exclusive after-hours access to the Masterpieces from the Hermitage: The Legacy of Catherine the Great, live performances from a line-up of Australian and international performers, DJs, pop-up talks and great food and dining experiences. This year, indie rock, pop, jazz, folk and rock music are all on the menu.

Fri 2 Oct: Paul Grabowsky Trio

The Paul Grabowsky Trio, are leaders in contemporary Australian jazz and consistently receive critical acclaim. The trio includes internationally renowned pianist Paul Grabowsky, tenor saxophonist Mirko Guerrini and drummer Niko Schauble. They perform Grabowsky’s innovative and demanding jazz originals as well as classics of the jazz repertoire. ‘…as rich and as sharp as a Boyd painting…’ – Rolling Stone