The Gibson Garage London is marking its second anniversary this month with Gibson Garage Fest London, a programme of exhibitions, live music, and artist focused events that reflect both the history and future of contemporary music culture.

Among the key moments in the celebration are a featured conversation with photographer Scarlet Page and a spotlight live performance from rising singer songwriter Elliot James Reay.

Located at 61 to 62 Eastcastle Street, just off Oxford Street, the Gibson Garage London opened two years ago as the brand’s first store outside the United States. The space was inaugurated by Jimmy Page, Brian May, and Tony Iommi, and has since become a central hub for live performance, exhibitions, and hands on engagement with instruments in the capital’s historic music district. Alongside hundreds of guitars and amplifiers, the venue hosts regular performances, talks, and rotating displays tied to music history and contemporary culture.

Running throughout February, Gibson Garage Fest London brings together rare instruments, iconic stage wear, archival photography, and live showcases. The anniversary programme places particular emphasis on storytelling through music and image, highlighted by Page’s in person discussion of her forthcoming book EXPOSED: 3 Years With Placebo, alongside performances designed to spotlight the next generation of artists.

From February 16 to 23, the Garage hosts a public exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of punk. The display brings together guitars, stage wear, and memorabilia associated with artists who helped define and evolve the movement, including Mick Jones of The Clash, Captain Sensible of The Damned, Leigh Heggarty of Ruts DC, CJ Wildheart of The Wildhearts, and Laurent Bernard of Gallows. Together, the items trace punk’s influence from the late 1970s through to its ongoing impact on contemporary music and style.

On February 23, the Garage hosts an in person Q and A with Scarlet Page, who will discuss EXPOSED: 3 Years With Placebo, a black and white photographic collection documenting the early years of Placebo across their first three albums. The project draws on 225 previously unseen images captured backstage, on tour, and in rehearsal spaces. Page’s work includes the now iconic 1997 portrait of Brian Molko wearing angel wings, which is held by the National Portrait Gallery.

From February 24 to 28, the focus shifts to glam rock with a rare exhibition of original stage worn costumes belonging to Mick Ronson from David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust and Spiders from Mars era. Dating from the 1972 to 1973 tours, the garments offer a close look at the visual language and theatrical approach that helped define one of the most influential periods in British rock, as well as Ronson’s role as Bowie’s lead guitarist and key arranger.

Live music plays a central role in the anniversary celebrations. On February 26, Elliot James Reay performs an evening set at the Garage, bringing his guitar led, narrative driven songwriting to the intimate Eastcastle Street stage.

The celebrations conclude on February 28 with an all day programme of live music running from late morning through early evening. The lineup includes a showcase from the Gibson Generation Group Class of 2027, featuring young guitarists Olly Pearson, Phoebe Winstanley, and Melis Ogut, alongside performances from The Soul Revival, Nectar Woode, The Slates, and Crawlers.

Together, Gibson Garage Fest London reflects the venue’s role as both a cultural exhibition space and a working live music venue. By bringing together music history, contemporary voices, and emerging talent, the anniversary programme underlines the Gibson Garage London’s growing place within the city’s music landscape.

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Author: Andrew Braithwaite

Andrew is the founder and chief editor of Music Talkers. He's also a keen music enthusiast and plays the guitar.