Global music celebrations this week honored iconic artists with exhibitions and anniversary tributes. In Stockholm, ABBA The Museum opened a new exhibition on Sunday marking the 50th anniversary of the band’s hit “Dancing Queen,” released in 1976. The display explores the song’s creation and enduring appeal, featuring recreated outfits inspired by the group’s 1976 performance at Stockholm’s Royal Opera, which celebrated the wedding of Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia cphpost.dk/2026-10-08/global/stockholms-abba-museum-marks-50-years-of-dancing-queen-with-new-exhibition/.

In Rome, the Museo di Roma launched a major solo exhibition dedicated to pop artist Keith Haring at Palazzo Braschi, open until 11 April 2027. Curated by Kaoru Yanase, Ilaria Miarelli Mariani, and Claudio Zambianchi, the show traces Haring’s career with over 140 works, including sculptures, posters, and paintings, highlighting his visual grammar and social activism europe.repubblica.it/en/culture/2026/10/08/news/keith_haring_exhibition_rome-425632634/.