From London to Denver: The Mile High City to host ‘DIVA’ exhibition

DENVER (KDVR) — An exhibition highlighting nearly 100 iconic performers is coming exclusively to the Denver Art Museum — celebrating the rise and importance of divas throughout history.

The Denver Art Museum announced that next year it will be the exclusive U.S. venue for “DIVA,” an exhibit that explores the cultural impact of performers within various art forms such as opera, stage, music and film.

“DIVA celebrates the radical power, creativity, and cultural impact of nearly 100 iconic performers, from the operatic goddesses of the 19th and 20th century like Maria Callas to modern-day powerhouses like Cher, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, RuPaul, Prince, and Tina Turner,” according to the museum’s website.

The “DIVA” exhibition was developed by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and was open to the public from 2023 to 2024.

Those attending “DIVA” will have the opportunity to see more than 200 objects and over 50 costumes, including pieces once worn by Marilyn Monroe and Rihanna, and it is “a dazzling exploration of how these stars use fashion and performance to not just entertain, but to demand visibility and ignite social change,” according to the website.

While “DIVA” isn’t expected to be open to the public until Oct. 4, 2026, the earlier announcement may allow people to put it in their calendars as the exclusive exhibition will only be open for a little over three months, running until Jan. 10, 2027.

According to the museum’s website, tickets are required to attend “DIVA” and go on sale in the summer of 2026. Additionally, members of the art museum will also get the opportunity to buy tickets for the exhibition at a discounted rate.