Dundee Is Bowie Town
Ground control to Dundee, Bowie Town has landed!
Inspired by the exhibition David Bowie: On Tour at V&A Dundee, the city spreading a little stardust across Dundee… cafés, shops, arts organisations and music venues across Dundee are celebrating the city’s shared love of David Bowie with a programme of Bowie-inspired events and activities.
David Bowie: On Tour at V&A Dundee
Wednesday 4 November 2026 – Monday 15 February 2027
The exhibition David Bowie: On Tour brings together around 100 highlights from Bowie’s archive, including iconic costumes, instruments, photography, handwritten lyrics and never-before-seen items, offering a rare glimpse into his creative process and enduring impact.
Highlights include legendary costumes, musical instruments and career-spanning photography, plus never-before-seen items including Polaroids for make-up and costume fittings, a Ziggy Stardust-era acoustic guitar, unrealised scripts, handwritten lyrics, performance notes and costumes from Bowie’s final albums, The Next Day and ★ (Blackstar).
BOWIE x CANVAS
4 November, 7pm - Listening Party of Bowie & Eno's "Berlin Trilogy" Symphonies by Phillip Glass
A listening party of all three symphonies composed by Philip Glass, inspired by David Bowie & Brian Eno's Berlin Trilogy: "Low," "Heroes," & "Lodger".
Free Entry
7 November, 2pm - Lefty & Friends Afternoon Wah Wah
An afternoon of live music featuring a rotational lineup of emerging and established bands taking the stage, with a special Bowie-inspired edition celebrating some of the Starman’s most iconic hits.
Free Entry
7 November, 7pm - Oh! You Pretty Things
A little Bowie, a lot of attitude. Catch Connor Liam Byrne & The Bad Kissers live, then hit the dancefloor as Felt takes over with a Bowie-inspired club night.
Book here via Resident Advisor
8 November, 2pm - Sunday Afternoon Jazz - Bowie Edition
Ease into Sunday with a little jazz and a whole lot of stardust – CANVAS’s regular Sunday jazz session a Bowie-inspired twist, the perfect soundtrack for a laid-back afternoon.
Free Entry
8 November, 6pm - Bizarro Video Club - Bowie Edition
An extra-special Bowie version of the CANVAS monthly film club. Movie TBC.
Free Entry
10 November, 7pm - Moving Minds Talks - Bowie Edition
Discover the stories, ideas and influences behind David Bowie in a special 40-minute pub talk led by expert speakers and storytellers.
Book here
CANVAS, 16 Ure St, Dundee, DD1 5JD
canvasdundee.com
Bowie Movies at DCA Cinema
Catch three of David Bowie’s most iconic film appearances on the big screen at DCA Cinema, celebrating the Starman’s extraordinary talent beyond the stage.
Earl Slick: Bowie, Lennon & A Life in Rock 'n' Roll
Join Earl Slick, David Bowie’s legendary guitarist, for an intimate evening of stories from a lifetime in rock ’n’ roll. Having helped shape Bowie’s sound on landmark albums including Station to Station and The Next Day, Slick also played guitar on John Lennon’s Double Fantasy and Milk and Honey. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, rare insights and firsthand memories, followed by an audience Q&A.
Tuesday 24 November, 7.30pm, Marryat Hall, £15 + booking fee
Bowie Bike Party - Saturday 14 November, Free
Celebrate the wonder of David Bowie with a free, party-paced bike ride around Dundee with Critical Mass and Forks, complete with Bowie tunes, fancy dress and plenty of rockin' rebel spirit!
Event details
- 11:30am: Face painting, Art Bike and Dr Bike
- 12:30pm: Riders assemble at Forks Café
- 1pm: Ride departs Forks Café
- Free entry, with free bike hire available using code BOWIEBIKE1411 at Cycle Hub, while stocks last.
After Hours: We Can Be Heroes at V&A Dundee
Celebrate fashion, music and Bowie after dark at V&A Dundee. Featuring The Last Dinner Party (DJ set), Lucia & The Best Boys and GAÏA, expect live music, DJ sets, installations, pop-up bars and access to Catwalk and David Bowie: On Tour!
Friday 6 November, £35 / £25 concession, This is event is 18+
