Queen's Last Tour Photos by Torleif Svensson on View in Bologna
At Bologna's Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, visitors can explore QUEEN. The Last Tour, a photographic showcase by Torleif Svensson that chronicles Queen's 1986 Magic Tour, the band's last with Freddie Mercury. Curated by Pascal Casadei van Raamsdonk, the exhibit features 37 striking images that capture both the vibrancy of the concerts and Mercury's talent. A significant highlight is the historic performance on August 9, 1986, at Knebworth Park, attended by 120,000 fans. Additionally, original memorabilia such as Brian May's gold disc for "We Are The Champions" and Freddie Mercury's famous shirt are on display. This exhibition celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Magic Tour and Mercury's upcoming 80th birthday on September 5, 2026, and will be open until October 11, 2026, at Strada Maggiore 34.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'QUEEN. The Last Tour' opens at Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica in Bologna, Italy.
- Photographs by Torleif Svensson document Queen's 1986 Magic Tour, the band's last with Freddie Mercury.
- Curated by Pascal Casadei van Raamsdonk, the show features 37 medium and large format photographs.
- The tour culminated in the concert at Knebworth Park on August 9, 1986, attended by about 120,000 people.
- Original memorabilia from Queen and Freddie Mercury are displayed, some for the first time.
- Cesare Cremonini lent Freddie Mercury's shirt from the helicopter arrival and the yellow 'Champion' tank top.
- The exhibition marks the 40th anniversary of the Magic Tour and Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday (September 5, 2026).
- Svensson used Nikon F3 and Hasselblad cameras; he chose a photo of Freddie with crown and cape as representing the band's legacy.
- The show runs until October 11, 2026, at Strada Maggiore 34, Bologna.
Entities
Artists
- Torleif Svensson
- Freddie Mercury
- Brian May
- Roger Taylor
- John Deacon
- Pascal Casadei van Raamsdonk
- Cesare Cremonini
- Gioachino Rossini
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Institutions
- Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica
- Queen
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Knebworth Park
- London