Calling all nocturnal art lovers – HOTA is staying Up Late on March 24 and May 19 so gallery goers can discover art after dark and be transported to the streets of New York City. Your ticket to the Pop Masters Up Late: New York Nights events is an all-access pass to the HOTA Gallery after hours, including the world-first pop-art exhibition Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York, which features works from iconic artists including Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. You’ll also be able to immerse yourself in an evening that traverses live performances, flavoursome food offerings and a truly unmissable after party.

Kick off the after-dark experience with a visit to the pop-up bar to taste Manhattan-inspired cocktails, while a New York street-food cart will be serving up hot dogs and pretzels. Keeping you entertained will be a stellar selection of DJs and pop-up performances throughout the evening. Friday March 24 will see the likes of Tanzer, The Huxleys, Great Sage (DJ set), Josh Norbido, VoiiiD Collective and Andrea Tenille filling the air with tunes, while Hues of Happy artist Elisha Oatley Escreet will be creating super-cute pop-inspired earrings and badges. Friday May 19 will welcome musicians like VICES, Ironing Maidens, The Farm, Josh Norbido and Gavin Boyd, as well as artist Samuel Tupou, who will be making pop-inspired screen prints. From 10:00 pm, the festivities will continue upstairs at The Exhibitionist Bar with an after-party DJ set to spin tunes until the clock strikes midnight.

Those who truly want to maximise their Up Late experience can meander in to Palette Restaurant to enjoy a five-course dinner inspired by New York and the legends of pop art. This unique culinary adventure is $135 per person and includes your Up Late ticket, so you can explore the gallery before or after your sitting. Spots are limited, so we suggest not sitting on this one.

Tickets to Up Late are $35 per person and can be purchased at the HOTA website. Get cracking art-loving adventurers!