David Bowie: On Tour - Exploring the Icon's Legacy Across the UK
The V&A has announced a national tour featuring highlights from the David Bowie archive that will travel across the UK for the first time. The tour, titled David Bowie: On Tour, will visit Dundee, Blackpool, County Durham, and Hull for the Northern and Scottish leg, with additional venues to be announced. The exhibition will showcase Bowie's iconic costumes, musical instruments, photography, personal treasures, and never-before-seen items like Polaroids, scripts, handwritten lyrics, and costumes from his final albums.
David Bowie was a legendary musician and creative force known for albums like Space Oddity, Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust, Heroes, and more. His influence on music and identity was groundbreaking, and the exhibition will offer a rare glimpse into his creative process and evolution. The tour will kick off at V&A Dundee in November 2026 and travel to various locations, including Blackpool's Showtown, where Bowie performed in 1966, three years before releasing Space Oddity.
The collaboration between V&A and various museums and venues across the UK aims to bring Bowie's legacy to audiences nationwide. The exhibition will be divided into four sections, exploring different aspects of Bowie's career, from Ziggy Stardust to his final album, Blackstar. The David Bowie archive, housed at V&A East Storehouse, contains over 90,000 items spanning his career, from costumes to personal papers.
David Bowie: On Tour has been curated by Harriet Reed and developed by V&A Touring and V&A National Programmes in collaboration with partner venues. The exhibition is part of V&A's commitment to making its collections accessible to audiences across the UK. The tour stop in Blackpool holds special significance, as Bowie's performance in the town in 1966 is celebrated as a milestone in his career.
The exhibition promises to offer a unique and immersive experience for fans of David Bowie and music enthusiasts alike. Stay tuned for ticket details and booking information, as the tour is set to open later this year. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the genius of Bowie and his lasting impact on music and culture.