David Bowie exhibition opens in Dundee on 4 November
Published on 09/30/2026 at 08:14 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSDavid Bowie’s archive exhibition David Bowie: On Tour opens at V&A Dundee in Scotland on 4 November 2026. The opening run continues until 15 February 2027, then the touring presentation moves to other UK venues.
David Bowie On Tour brings the archive to Dundee
The V&A says the Dundee presentation is the first venue for the UK-wide tour of Bowie’s archive. It brings more than 100 highlights together, including costumes, instruments, photography and handwritten material. The V&A Dundee announcement says many of the objects have not previously been shown publicly. The four-part presentation follows Bowie’s creative work across music, film, performance and visual identity.
One section, Bowie Through a Lens, examines photography and the construction of his public image. Another follows his work onstage and in the studio through several creative periods. Items include a Ziggy Stardust-era acoustic guitar, handwritten lyrics, performance notes and costumes connected with The Next Day and Blackstar. A section titled Hooked to the Silver Screen brings together scripts, storyboards, props and costumes from Bowie’s screen career.
David Bowie’s music, film and visual archive
Britannica’s biography describes David Bowie as a British singer, songwriter and actor whose career moved across musical genres. The Dundee exhibition reflects that range by placing music, film, performance and visual material within one programme. The combination connects recorded music with stage design, photography and screen work. Items tied to The Next Day and Blackstar sit alongside material from earlier creative phases.
The Bowie’s archive tour notice describes the programme as a national journey developed by V&A Touring and V&A National Programmes. After the Dundee run, the presentation travels to Showtown Blackpool, the Bowes Museum in County Durham, the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull and Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. The V&A identifies Dundee as the first location outside London to show archive highlights on this scale. That route gives the material a changing setting while keeping the exhibition’s focus on Bowie’s creative process.
David Bowie: what fans in Germany need to know
- David Bowie: On Tour opens at V&A Dundee in Scotland on 4 November 2026 and runs until 15 February 2027.
- The continuation includes Showtown Blackpool, the Bowes Museum in County Durham, the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull and Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.
- The Dundee display contains more than 100 archive highlights across four sections, including costumes, instruments, photography and handwritten material.
- V&A Dundee is at 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, DD1 4EZ. Official dates and visitor information are listed at vam.ac.uk.
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David Bowie: frequently asked questions
When does David Bowie On Tour open in Dundee?
It opens at V&A Dundee on 4 November 2026 and remains there until 15 February 2027.
What does David Bowie On Tour contain?
From 4 November 2026, the display contains more than 100 archive highlights across four sections, including costumes, instruments, photography and handwritten material.
Where does David Bowie On Tour travel after Dundee?
After its Dundee run ending on 15 February 2027, it travels to Showtown Blackpool, the Bowes Museum in County Durham, the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull and Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.
