Evening with Chris Martin & Craig Thatcher Royal College of Music, London, UK

The Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Rd, London, United Kingdom

As the Kurt Cobain: Unplugged exhibition comes to a close, join us at London’s prestigious Royal College of Music for a special evening hosted by Martin Guitar. Chairman of the Board Chris Martin IV will share the remarkable history of C. F. Martin & Co. and the innovations that have shaped the acoustic guitar for nearly two centuries. Acclaimed guitarist and Martin ambassador Craig Thatcher will provide live musical examples, showcasing how Martin instruments have inspired artists from Kurt Cobain to today’s most influential performers.

The Royal College of Music Museum is currently hosting the “Kurt Cobain Unplugged” exhibition from June 3 to November 18, 2025, featuring the legendary Martin D-18E guitar and olive-green mohair cardigan from Nirvana’s iconic MTV Unplugged performance. The exhibition explores the history of Nirvana’s groundbreaking session and marks the first time these two significant artifacts have been displayed together in the UK.