Bowie80 Marks David Bowie's 80th Birthday with Exhibits, Concerts, and Activations

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‘Bowie80’ Will Celebrate David Bowie’s Birthday With Exhibits, Concerts, Activations, and More

To celebrate what would have been his 80th birthday, the celebration features exhibits at the Morrison Hotel Gallery and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, plus a Philip Glass concert

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October 5, 2026

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‘Bowie80,’ a celebration of the Starman’s legacy through music, fashion, and beyond will feature exhibits, fan experiences, special merchandise, and concerts to commemorate David Bowie ‘s 80th birthday. Most notably, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will present several experiences dedicated to Bowie beginning in mid-November; Philip Glass is leading a symphonic concert premiering in Copenhagen next spring; and the Morrison Hotel Gallery will exhibit photography of Bowie in February. Fans can learn about each new experience via a new Bowie80 site.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will host a series of experiences including pop-up shops, exhibits, and fan activations. The special pop-up shop will run from mid-November to January 2027 at the Rock Hall’s stores at the museum and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport; then, during Bowie’s birthday week in early January, fans can interact with “educational presentations, trivia, music, and photo ops” at the Rock Hall. A photography exhibit reportedly featuring never-before-seen images of Bowie by famed rock & roll photographers will also be displayed at the Rock Hall at a to be announced date.

Like the Rock Hall, the Morrison Hotel Gallery will similarly run a photo exhibit of Bowie in collaboration with the singer-songwriter’s estate. Strange Fascination will open in February 2027 in Los Angeles and New York City, and feature iconic photography across six of Bowie’s most iconic identities.

Celebrated composer Philip Glass will lead the symphonic concert Bowie (Breaking) Glass in partnership with Schirmer Theatrical and Østre Gasværk Teater. The show will pay tribute to Bowie’s biggest songs and premiere at an unannounced date in spring 2027 in Copenhagen.

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_Originally reported by [Rolling Stone](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bowie80-david-bowie-celebration-1235636709/)._