From 31 August 2012, the Queensland Art Gallery is open late on Friday nights during Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado, the first ever collection from Madrid's esteemed Museo Nacional del Prado (the Prado) to visit Australia. Offering a unique opportunity to enjoy the Portrait of Spain exhibition after hours, Prado Up Late also features weekly talks, live music performances, and Spanish cuisine.
Be inspired by La Sala del Prado, a large-scale lounge environment complementing the exhibition featuring interactive spaces that reflect cutting edge contemporary Spanish design.
Take in the exhibition and join friends for a drink or bite to eat in one of the many Spanish themed bars located in the Gallery, including the La Sala del Prado.
Drop in to our weekly Contemporary Talks series and hear guest speakers share their perspectives on Spanish fashion, food and design, relating to art works on display.
Complete the evening with live music from a range of local, national and international performers, in the spectacular setting of the Gallery's Watermall.
Live Music Performances
| Fri 31 Aug |
Jae Laffer (The Panics) |
| Fri 7 Sept |
Stephen Cummings (accompanied by John Wilsteed) |
| Fri 14 Sept |
Chet Faker |
| Fri 21 Sept |
Future Islands (USA) |
| Fri 28 Sept |
Gentle Ben & His Sensitive Side |
| Fri 5 Oct |
Texas Tea |
| Fri 12 Oct |
Rob Snarski and Kiernan Box (The Blackeyed Susans) |
| Fri 19 Oct |
Good Heavens (Chris Ross and Myles Heskett ex Wolfmother with Sarah Kelly) |
| Fri 26 Oct |
Rick Fights & The Trouble With Templeton |
| Fri 2 Nov |
Emma Louise (Allocation now exhausted. Limited tickets will be available on the door from 5:30pm. Be early to avoid disapointment) |
For more information on the exhibition, visit the Gallery’s website.
Please note: Pre-purchased tickets for Up Late through qtix can be collected from the qtix Box Office at QPAC until 12noon Friday or from the Queensland Art Gallery from 5.30pm on the Friday of the event. Subject to availability, limited additional tickets will be available from 5.30–8.30pm at QAG. Up Late is a ticketed event separate to the Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado exhibition. Entry to the exhibition on Friday nights is only valid with an Up Late ticket. Up Late is an all-ages event. Valid identification is required upon entry.