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Victoria and Albert Museum to exhibit Freddie Mercury costumes in London
A free exhibition featuring eight stage outfits and personal garments from the Queen frontman will run from October 2026 to January 2027.
The short version
- The Victoria and Albert Museum in London will host a free trail displaying eight iconic costumes worn by the late Queen singer Freddie Mercury.
- Seven of the featured looks are being loaned by Mercury's former fiancée Mary Austin to mark what would have been the singer's 80th birthday.
- The exhibition will open on October 24, 2026, and run through January 17, 2027.
Key facts
- The exhibition, titled 'Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things', will run from October 24, 2026, to January 17, 2027, at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.[The Guardian]
- The display consists of eight costumes spanning Mercury's career, with seven provided on loan by his close friend and former fiancée Mary Austin.[The Guardian]
- Featured items include the ensemble from Queen's debut album cover, the 'Mercury Wing' catsuit from the Bohemian Rhapsody video, and the crown and cloak worn at Mercury's final live performance at Knebworth in 1986.[The Guardian]
- The trail features six stops designed by Tom Piper, utilizing bespoke sets, sound, and lighting to reflect periods of Mercury's career.[The Guardian]
Sources
- Freddie Mercury’s ‘splendid things’ to go on display at V&AThe Guardian - World