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Elton John in the 1970s wearing large spectacles and satin suit with Cher wearing Bob Mackie midriff-revealing strappy gown and Diana Ross wearing feather and sequin gown.
11 Dec – 26 Apr

Diva

  • Art
  • Exhibition

Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London, Diva is a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating some of history’s most provocative and powerful performers.

The exhibition presents more than 250 objects, including 60 spectacular costumes, jewellery, photography, art, and music, drawn from the V&A’s Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Australian Performing Arts Collection, and loaned treasures from across the world.

Discover the triumphs and transformations of the diva, from 19th-century opera goddesses and silent film stars to Golden Age Hollywood legends and today’s global megastars and pop icons.

The exhibition features a dazzling roll call of legends such as Maria Callas, Judy Garland, Joan Crawford, Dame Nellie Melba, Grace Jones, Cher, Prince, Tina Turner, Elton John, Madonna, Adele, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, P!nk, Bjork, Billie Eilish and more.

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Thu 11 Dec
  • 12pm - 7pm 12:00pm - 7:00pm
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Location

Australian Museum of Performing Arts, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda Rd
Southbank 3004

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Price and bookings

From $22 to $30

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 1300 182 183
  • email address: boxoffice@artscentremelbourne.com.au
  • Visit website for Diva

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Captioned event
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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