Inside the remarkable David Bowie Exhibition coming to Dundee
David Bowie: On Tour will open at V&A Dundee from 4 November 2026, making it the first venue to stage the V&A’s new UK-wide tour.
Freddie Burretti-designed costume for The David Bowie Tour, 1973.
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Song chart used by David Bowie for rehearsals and his Earthling tour, 1997.
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David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust-era acoustic guitar, 1970s.
© David Parry/PA Media AssignmentsFeaturing more than 100 highlights from the V&A’s David Bowie archive, many that have never been on public display before, including costumes, instruments, photography and handwritten material, the tour will share a rare insight into Bowie’s creative process across music, film and performance.
Across four sections, David Bowie: On Tour takes audiences behind the scenes into Bowie’s creative process, exploring how he created his ever-evolving image, music and screen work.
Curated by Harriet Reed, Curator of Contemporary Performance at the V&A, David Bowie: On Tour marks the first time highlights from David Bowie’s archive have been shared on this scale outside London, bringing Bowie’s story and creative imagination to audiences in Scotland and across the UK.
Prop book from ★ (Blackstar) music video, 2016.
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Costume designed by Natasha Korniloff for David Bowie in the 'Ashes to Ashes' music video, 1980.
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Polaroid from David Bowie's costume fittings for the character Jareth in the 1986 film, Labyrinth.
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David Bowie's storyboard sketch for 'Ashes to Ashes' music video, 1980.
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David Bowie's first instrument, a Grafton Alto saxophone, ca.1961.
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