Save the date: SURREAL SALON SOIREE set for SAT, JANUARY 23

For the 18th time, Baton Rouge Gallery - center for contemporary art (“BRG”) is excited to invite you to the Surreal Salon Soiree - the annual celebration of the Surreal Salon exhibition! The big night is set for January 24, 2026. Come be a part of one of the weirdest nights in Louisiana’s capital city with art from across the globe, wild costumes, live music, and a couple surprises.

For more than a decade, Surreal Salon has given audiences a unique look at pop-surrealism and lowbrow art from artists across the U.S. and across the globe. This year, the exhibition - curated by internationally renowned artist Swoon - features more than 60 artists. The Soiree is a way for everyone to, for one night, transform into their own work of art and join the exhibition while celebrating the work of the show’s featured artists.

TICKET PRICING

$50 in advance // $40 for BRG Members in advance
$60 at the door // $50 for BRG Members at the door

Over the years, the costumes seen at the Surreal Salon Soiree have taken on a life all their own. From video game characters to woodland creatures, there’s intentionally never a single theme for the Soiree because its more fun to see what happens without one!

We invite everyone to put together their most outlandish costume for the Soiree; in part, because you’ll likely feel completely out of place if you don’t come in costume!

Check out some of our personal favorites from just the most recent Soiree events and then come check out what 2026’s attendees have up their sleeves!