Events & Programs
Celebrate. Experience. Inspire.
Pop-up exhibits, benefit concerts, and intimate gatherings — each one a preview of what the Guitar Museum of New England will become.
A Personal Invitation from Livingston Taylor
An Evening with Livingston Taylor
With deft guitar playing, soulful songs, and warm, witty storytelling, Livingston Taylor turns a concert into an intimate gathering of friends and family. The Boston-born singer-songwriter moves effortlessly among folk, pop, jazz, and gospel, pairing heartfelt originals with favorite classics. His songs include the Top 40 hits 'I Will Be in Love with You' and 'I'll Come Running,' as well as 'Boatman,' recorded by his brother James Taylor. For this special benefit for the Guitar Museum of New England, Livingston will be joined by special guest Matt Cusson. Together, they bring their musical gifts and inviting stage presence to an evening celebrating America's most iconic instrument—and helping to build a home for its stories.
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VIP tickets include an exclusive one-hour reception and the opportunity to meet Livingston Taylor.
Reserve Your VIP Ticket →Guitar Museum Highlights - Previous Events
Guitarist Chuck Clough, joined by Wilson Schünemann, was the featured musician at the 2026 Discover West Concord Day festivities
Master Luthier William Cumpiano, Cuatro player and Emmy-nominated composer Fabiola Méndez, and musicians Jeff Kust and R. D. King.
The immensely talented Fabiola Méndez played a live concert in West Concord in June 2026
Goodwin String Thing played at the Guitar Museum Pop-Up on May 9, 2026
Pocket Square played jazz standards at the Guitar Museum of New England on May 23, 2026
On May 2, 2026, Jaimee Leigh Joroff enchanted our sold-out audience with a performance and talk, chronicling the journey of the Celtic Harp across time and legend.
Master Luthier Steve Kauffman explains the theory behind the Kasha bracing used in his acoustic instruments.
A micro-exhibit of instruments from the Museum's collection was on display at a May and June pop-up in 2026.
April 9, 2026 — Musician Seth Connelly gave a live concert to demonstrate several of the stunning guitars made by master luthier Steve Kauffman at a lecture hosted by the Guitar Museum of New England, at the Concord Conservatory of Music.
Concord native Kinloch Nelson opens for the legendary Bill Frisell at a concert at the Umbrella Arts Center in 2017.
Curator Wilson Schünemann and master luthier Steve Kauffman at a pop-up exhibit celebrating the life works of master luthier Steve Klein. This event took place at The Umbrella Arts Center in 2017.
Guitar Museum of New England proudly sponsored Pianos Around the Town in 2026, with the Concord Conservatory of Music
Pop-up exhibit, lecture, and concert at the Custom House Maritime Museum in Newburyport, Massachusetts in 2016.
Capital Campaign
Help Bring the Museum to Life
While we are working on our Capital Campaign to raise the funds to build the future home of the Guitar Museum of New England, watch for an exciting lineup of pop-up exhibits, talks, and mini-concerts. Each one is an opportunity to experience what the Guitar Museum of New England is all about!
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