Nirvana Concert History

In 1987, lead vocalist and guitarist Kurt Cobain formed Nirvana with bassist Krist Novoselic. After several failed attempts at finding a drummer, Cobain and Novoselic discovered David Grohl in 1990. The following year, Nirvana released the hit single "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and the classic album "Nevermind," becoming leaders in the Seattle grunge music scene alongside bands like Screaming Trees, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden. Despite global commercial and critical success, Cobain committed suicide in 1994, causing the disbandment of Nirvana. Grohl would go on to form the Foo Fighters while Novoselic has balanced his time between music and political activism.

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Nirvana Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027) (Page 15)

Date Concert Venue Location
May 06, 1990
Nirvana / Insane Jane / Naked Truth
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Heaven, The Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia, United States
May 05, 1990
Nirvana

Bleach

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Einstein a Go-Go Jacksonville Beach, Florida, United States
May 04, 1990
Nirvana
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The Masquerade Tampa, Florida, United States
May 02, 1990
Nirvana
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The Milestone Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
May 01, 1990
Nirvana

Bleach

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Cat's Cradle Carrboro, North Carolina, United States
Apr 30, 1990
Nirvana

Bleach

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JC Dobbs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 29, 1990
Loop / Nirvana / Thud

Loop / Nirvana

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9:30 Club Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Apr 28, 1990
The Jesus Lizard / Nirvana
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Maxwell's Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Apr 27, 1990
Amnesty International Benefit Concert
Nirvana / New Radiant Storm King / 3 Merry Widows / Mr. Softee / Gobblehoof / Sweet Lickin’ Honey Babes / BGOCK
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Saga Dining Commons, Hampshire College Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 26, 1990
Nirvana / Rat At Rat R / Cop Shoot Cop / Barkmarket
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Pyramid Club New York, New York, United States
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Apr 23, 1990
Nirvana
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9:30 Club Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Apr 21, 1990
Nirvana

Bleach

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 20, 1990
Nirvana
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Olde Club at Swarthmore College Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 18, 1990
Nirvana / The Bags Boston
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Manray Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 17, 1990
Nirvana
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Foufounes Électriques Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Apr 16, 1990
Nirvana
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Lee's Palace Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Apr 14, 1990
Cancelled
Nirvana / Volcano Suns / Day for Night
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Shorty's Underground Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Apr 10, 1990
Nirvana / Bullet Lavolta / Tad
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Blind Pig Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Apr 09, 1990
Nirvana

Bleach

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7th St Entry Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Apr 08, 1990
Nirvana

Bleach

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The Unicorn Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Jan 1, 1991
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Nov 15, 1989
 Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Nov 16, 1989
 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
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Nov 17, 1989
 Landshut, Germany
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Nirvana on Jan 11, 1992 [254-small]

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Jan 11, 1992
 New York, New York, United States
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Nirvana on Jan 10, 1992 [253-small]

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Jan 10, 1992
 New York, New York, United States
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Nirvana on Jan 9, 1992 [252-small]

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Jan 9, 1992
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Nirvana on Apr 8, 1990 [246-small]

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Apr 8, 1990
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Nirvana on Apr 8, 1990 [245-small]

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Apr 8, 1990
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Nirvana on Apr 21, 1990 [244-small]

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Apr 21, 1990
 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Nirvana on Apr 21, 1990 [243-small]

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Apr 21, 1990
 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Nirvana on Apr 21, 1990 [239-small]

Nirvana
Apr 21, 1990
 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Concerts Per Year:

2027 1 concert
2025 2 concerts
2018 1 concert
2014 1 concert
2013 2 concerts
1994 24 concerts
1993 56 concerts
1992 46 concerts
1991 103 concerts
1990 62 concerts
1989 93 concerts
1988 22 concerts
1987 8 concerts
1969 1 concert
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