THE V&A Dundee has announced it is to reopen on May 1 with an exhibition on the history of nightclub design.

The museum’s director, Leonie Bell, said that Night Fever: Designing Club Culture, which charts the evolution of nightclubs from the 1960s to today, is the “perfect” exhibition to reopen with.

The exhibition will also include a section on Scotland’s distinct club culture, including club nights in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Paisley, exploring how the Scottish scene holds closer ties to the music and influences of Chicago, Detroit and Europe than London clubs.

Bell said: “Design is fundamental to our lives, it’s a form of creativity that everyone engages with every day. At V&A Dundee we are committed to championing and exploring the many ways that design helps us and brings joy.

“Nightclubs and dancehalls are precious cultural spaces that often play a pivotal role in our lives.

“We can’t wait to welcome our visitors back to enjoy the new exhibition, or simply to appreciate the calm sanctuary of Kengo Kuma’s architecture.”

Developed by the Vitra Design Museum and ADAM – Brussels Design Museum, the show, which runs until January 9 next year, includes films, photography, posters, flyers, and fashion, as well as a light and music installation.

All visitors to the museum now need to book free tickets to enter which can be booked on the V&A website. Tickets are on sale at vam.ac.uk/dundee