The ‘Kurt Cobain Unplugged’ exhibition opens on 3 June 2025 in London, featuring Cobain’s iconic guitar and cardigan, marking the first UK showing. The exhibition explores Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged legacy and includes memorabilia, curated events, with tickets available from 30 April.
The ‘Kurt Cobain Unplugged’ exhibition is set to open on 3 June 2025 at the Royal College of Music Museum in London, marking the first UK display of Cobain’s iconic Martin D-18E guitar. This exhibition will explore Nirvana’s legendary MTV Unplugged performance, celebrated for its musical impact.
Tickets for the exhibition will be available for booking starting Wednesday, 30 April. Interested visitors can join the waitlist to receive updates and access when tickets go on sale.
The exhibition not only showcases the guitar, which fetched over $6 million at auction in 2020, but also reunites it with Cobain’s olive-green mohair cardigan from the 1993 Unplugged performance, marking a historic display of both items.
In addition to the guitar and cardigan, the exhibition features a selection of Nirvana memorabilia that highlights the band’s enduring influence and Cobain’s songwriting prowess.
Curated by rock journalist Alan di Perna and RCM’s Gabriele Rossi Rognoni, the exhibition promises insights into Nirvana’s legacy. Di Perna has contributed to prominent publications and has interviewed key figures in rock music.
Accompanying events will include performances and workshops inspired by Cobain’s guitar, designed to engage families and music enthusiasts alike, with further details to follow.
The ‘Kurt Cobain Unplugged’ exhibition at the Royal College of Music will showcase the legendary Martin D-18E guitar and Cobain’s cardigan, highlighting Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged performance. It is a unique opportunity for fans to explore the band’s legacy through curated memorabilia and events. Ticket bookings start on 30 April.
Original Source: www.broadwayworld.com