ROM After Dark
Shark Night

Patrons in a dimly lit room with sharks being displayed on a large screen in the background.

Date

Friday, Nov 21, 2025 19:30

Admission

ROM After Dark - Public (Ages 19+): $40.00 ROM After Dark - Member (Ages 19+): $36.00

Audience

Adults (19+)
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About

Dive into the deep end.

Get ready for a fin-tastic night of surf rock vibes, dazzling disco lights, and jaw-dropping sharky surprises. Whether you're exploring the Museum with a cocktail in hand, hitting the dance floor for a DJ set, or diving into a hands-on workshop, it's a guaranteed night of non-stop fun at this exciting, after-hours celebration inspired by the Sharks exhibition.

Performances

Fisheye shot of DJ Alto and Bili performing.
DJ Alto & Bili

This disco and house music-loving DJ duo will be spinning surf rock, disco, and funky vibes to get you moving.

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Bex wearing red latex holding red hula hoops in front of a lake.
Bex in Motion and Hula Hoop Workshop

Bex is a one-of-a-kind hula-hoop performer and educator who mixes comedy, acrobatics, and juggling into her mesmerizing show. Beyond the live performance, she will also be hosting interactive hoop workshops for everyone to join in.

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Four people dressed in Hawaiian attire.
The Hawaiian Dance Company

This energetic dance company will bring the spirit of Hawaii to ROM with authentic Hawaiian entertainment, colour, and rhythm. 

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DJ Martina Bósèdé
DJ Martina Bósèdé

This international open-format DJ, known for her energetic sets across the UK, Ireland, and Nigeria, is ready to turn up the heat and keep the energy sky-high.

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DJ Sakiko
DJ Sakiko Nagai

Vinyl DJ and theatre sound designer, Sakiko Nagai, will be spinning disco, rare groove, and city pop to close out the night.

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Activities

Tiki party and Beach games

Surf-themed Photobooths

Roaming shark mascots 

Shark-themed crafts and temporary tattoos

Featured Exhibitions

Exhibition

Sharks

DIVE DEEPER Sharks have intrigued humans for as long as we have explored the oceans. The terrifying monster from the movie Jaws is what many might imagine when they think of these animals, but they are far more fascinating and complex than their depiction in popular culture. Did you know, for example, that there is a shark that eats seagrass? Or that some sharks can sense Earth's magnetic field? Presented by Desjardins Financial Group, this family-friendly exhibition invites you to uncover fresh perspectives, groundbreaking research, and the astounding diversity of this ancient group of fishes
Detail of a claw and head of a flamingo on a light grey background.
Exhibition

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

Showcasing a new year of stunning photographs ROM is delighted to present this year's competition finalists and winners in a vibrant new exhibition. Powerful, inspiring, and enlightening, the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition invites viewers into a world of extraordinary images and visual storytelling. The world's longest-running and most prestigious annual nature photography competition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year attracts and recognizes the world's best nature photography, and has done so every year since 1965. Each year, the annual competition - organized by the
Crawford Lake
Exhibition

Crawford Lake
Layers in Time

A quiet lake in Ontario is making a lot of noise. Sediments from the bottom of a small lake in Ontario are revealing a remarkable record of our impact on the planet. Just outside Toronto, Ontario lies a significant site offering a unique, comprehensive 1,000-year record of human impacts - local, regional, and global: Crawford Lake near Milton, Ontario. The lake has intrigued scientists for decades, and research on sediments at the bottom of the lake has identified it as having the best record of humanity's impact on the planet. This led to the lake's selection as the "golden spike" (definitive
Rules & Guidelines

RAD is a 19+ event, visitors will be asked for valid government ID upon arrival (ID not yet expired, with photo and date of birth). Ticket is valid for single entry to ROM After Dark for the event date noted.  Each ticket will be scanned and can only be used once. In the event that duplicate copies appear, the Museum reserves the right to refuse ticket entry to all ticket holders.  ROM is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or unauthorized duplication of tickets. Unlawful resale of ROM tickets is prohibited. Ticket is not transferable. ROM does not guarantee the authenticity of tickets purchased from any non-authorized third-party re-seller, such as brokers or individuals; therefore, we recommend that you purchase tickets directly through our website. All ticket sales are final. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged this includes RAD admission and ROMBuck tickets. Ticket is not redeemable for cash. RAD is a cashless and paperless event.  By entering ROM premises, visitors consent to have their image captured and potentially displayed for promotional and/or documentary use. All bags entering the Museum, including purses, are subject to inspection. Visitors agree to adhere to ROM policies and may be held responsible for any damage to ROM property or artifacts. Admission privileges and entry may be denied for inappropriate behaviour and actions. All programs are subject to change. By completing this transaction, you agree to these terms & conditions and to follow our Visitor Guidelines 

*Drink ticket will be issued to ticket holder upon building entry. Please drink responsibly