For the first time ever, Kurt Cobain’s legendary Martin D-18E acoustic guitar and his famous olive-green cardigan—both worn during Nirvana’s unforgettable MTV Unplugged in New York performance—will be displayed side by side at the Royal College of Music Museum in London.
The exhibition, titled Kurt Cobain Unplugged, will open on June 3, 2025, marking the UK debut of the highly coveted guitar, which Australian entrepreneur Peter Freedman AM purchased for a staggering $6 million in 2020. Freedman shared his excitement about the exhibit, saying, “When I bought this guitar, my goal was to take it on a worldwide tour to support artists. I’m thrilled that this journey begins in London, bringing these legendary pieces together for the first time.”
In addition to the guitar, the exhibition will showcase Cobain’s iconic Unplugged-era cardigan, which has become almost as famous as the instrument itself. This provides fans with a rare, intimate opportunity to connect with one of the most defining moments in alternative music history. Rock journalist and event curator Alan di Perna describes the exhibition as a milestone: “MTV Unplugged was a defining moment for Nirvana—raw, vulnerable, and timeless. Seeing these artifacts together is like stepping into history.”
For Nirvana fans and music enthusiasts, this exhibit offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the magic of Unplugged in New York up close. Tickets for Kurt Cobain Unplugged will go on sale on Wednesday, April 30.
Few performances from MTV Unplugged remain as unforgettable as Nirvana’s, and now, these iconic pieces will give fans a deeper connection to that historic moment.
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