Members' Preview: DIVA

Members are the first to view this exhibition that explores and redefines the role of the ‘diva’.

Special event

  • Thursday, 22 June 2023 – Friday, 23 June 2023 at V&A South Kensington

  • V&A South Kensington

  • Past event

+44 (0)20 7942 2000

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL

  • Gallery 40 - Fashion

  • For Members

  • Free event

    Event is for members only.

Members get a chance to see this major exhibition first, that will celebrate the power and creativity of iconic performers, exploring how the ‘diva’ has been subverted or embraced over time across opera, stage, popular music and film.

All tickets for allocated timeslots have been booked, however Members are welcome to visit without booking, during general museum opening hours, Thursday 10:00 - 17.30 (last entry 17:00) and Friday 10:00 - 21:45 (last entry 21:00). Outside preview days and times, Members can visit without booking.

You may visit with one guest if you hold a valid Plus Guest Membership. Valid Membership cards must be presented by the named cardholder to gain entry to the exhibition

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Header image: Photographic negative, Billie Holiday at her only ever London appearance at the Albert Hall. Jack Parnell band backing her, photographed by Harry Hammond, England, 1954 Photo: Harry Hammond / © Victoria and Albert Museum, London