Upcoming Events

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TODAY at Spring into West Concord
May 16th: 10 AM - 3 PM

129 Commonwealth Ave.

West Concord, MA

(Museum pop-up space)

Stop in. Say hi. Talk guitars!

Wilson Schünemann, Co-Founder and Curator of the Guitar Museum of New England, will be on hand to talk about the guitars features in the pop-up 'sneak peek' from the Museum's core collection. 

While you're here, you can see a video with architectural plans of the future building, as well as highlights of previous exhibits we've done - so you have a good sense of the awesomeness coming when we finally open!

This event is part of the Hidden Treasures Festival, sponsored by Freedom's Way National Heritage Area

May 9, 2026 - 6:30pm to 8pm

129 Commonwealth Ave.

West Concord, MA

(Museum pop-up space)

SOLD OUT!

Enjoy the unique music of Goodwin String Thing - classical instrumental music, with a reading of live poetry - featuring songs from their new album. 

As part of the Hidden Treasures Festival, you will have the opportunity to view a 'sneak peek' exhibit of stunning guitars from the museum's core collection. Don't miss the chance to see the architectural plans of the building that will house the future Guitar Museum of New England!

This event is part of the Hidden Treasures Festival, sponsored by Freedom's Way National Heritage Area

May 23, 2026 - 6:30pm to 8pm

129 Commonwealth Ave.

West Concord, MA

(Museum pop-up space)

SOLD OUT!

Pocket Square brings together swing and jazz standards with style and soul. Featuring Karen Quatromoni (guitar), Lynn Matthews (bass), Wojciech Sulejman (keyboard), and Goody (drums), the group delivers sophisticated, accessible music that fits beautifully in cultural and historic spaces.

Pocket Square has performed multiple times at the Waltham Museum of Industry and is delighted to appear at the Guitar Museum of New England. Expect elegant rhythms, rich melodies, and a warm, engaging performance that honors tradition while keeping things fresh.

This event is part of the Hidden Treasures Festival, sponsored by Freedom's Way National Heritage Area