Kurt Cobain’s Iconic Guitar to Make UK Debut in Major Nirvana Exhibition
Rock fans, this is one you won’t want to miss! On June 3rd 2025, the Royal College of Music Museum in London will unveil Kurt Cobain Unplugged, an electrifying new exhibition celebrating Nirvana’s unforgettable MTV Unplugged performance. For the first time ever in the UK, visitors will come face-to-face with one of the most legendary instruments in music history: Cobain’s Martin D-18E acoustic guitar.
This is not just any guitar. It is the very one Cobain played during the 1993 Unplugged set which later became the most expensive guitar ever sold when Australian entrepreneur Peter Freedman AM purchased it for a record-breaking $6 million. Thanks to Freedman’s generosity, the guitar will now take centre stage in this extraordinary showcase.
Cobain’s iconic olive-green mohair cardigan, worn during the same performance, will also be on display. This marks the first time these two pieces of rock history will be reunited for public viewing.
Alongside these treasures, fans can explore original Nirvana gig posters, mint-condition collectable vinyl, and rare guitar memorabilia. The exhibition also offers a deep dive into the band’s raw energy, Cobain’s songwriting genius, and the enduring legacy of Nirvana’s music.
Tickets for visits between June 3rd and August 17th will open on Wednesday, 30 April at 10AM. Sales for visits beyond these dates will be announced at a later time.
Key Information
Date | June 3rd – November 18th 2025
Address | Royal College of Music Museum, South Kensington, SW7 2BS
For more information | rcm.ac.uk/kurtcobain