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 5)

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 30, 1993
Nirvana / Meat Puppets / Boredoms

Heart shaped box tour

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Hara Arena Trotwood, Ohio, United States
Oct 29, 1993
Nirvana / Meat Puppets / Boredoms
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Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Oct 27, 1993
Nirvana / Meat Puppets / Boredoms
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Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Oct 26, 1993
Nirvana / Jawbreaker / Mudhoney / Wipers
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MECCA Arena Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Oct 25, 1993
Nirvana / Mudhoney
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Aragon Ballroom Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 23, 1993
Nirvana / Mudhoney / Wipers

Mudhoney / Nirvana / Wipers

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Aragon Ballroom Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 22, 1993
Nirvana / Mudhoney / Jawbreaker

In Utero Tour

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Palmer Auditorium Davenport, Iowa, United States
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Oct 21, 1993
Jawbreaker / Mudhoney / Nirvana

In Utero

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Memorial Hall Kansas City, Kansas, United States
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Oct 19, 1993
Nirvana

In Utero Tour

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Albuquerque Convention Center Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Oct 18, 1993
Nirvana / Mudhoney
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Arizona State Fairgrounds Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Sep 25, 1993
Nirvana
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Studio 8H, NBC Studios, 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York, United States
Sep 08, 1993
Nirvana Club Lingerie Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 06, 1993
Nirvana / Tad / Voodoo Gearshift / Hells Smells

A BENEFIT FOR MIA ZAPATA FUND

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King Performing Arts Center Seattle, Washington, United States
Jul 23, 1993
Nirvana / The Jesus Lizard

Nirvana Live at the Roseland Ballroom

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Roseland Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Jul 01, 1993 –
Jul 02, 1993
Faith No More / Nirvana

Ruisrock 1993

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Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland
Apr 09, 1993
Nirvana / L7 / The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy / The Breeders

Bosnian Rape Victim Benefit 1993

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Cow Palace Arena & Event Center Daly City, California, United States
Jan 23, 1993
Dr. Sin / Engenheiros do Hawaii / L7 / Nirvana

Hollywood Rock

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Praça da Apoteose Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jan 22, 1993 –
Jan 23, 1993
Hollywood Rock 1993
Red Hot Chili Peppers / Alice In Chains / Nirvana / Simply Red / L7 / Engenheiros do Hawaii / Biquini Cavadão / Dr. Sin / De Falla / Midnight Blues Band
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Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jan 16, 1993
Nirvana / L7 / Dr. Sin / Engenheiros do Hawaii

Hollywood Rock

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Estádio do Morumbi São Pedro, São Paulo, Brazil
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Jan 15, 1993 –
Jan 17, 1993
Hollywood Rock 1993
Red Hot Chili Peppers / Alice In Chains / Biquini Cavadão / Defalla / Nirvana / L7 / Engenheiros do Hawaii / Dr. Sin / Simply Red / Maxi Priest / Midnight Blues Band
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Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Nirvana
Jan 1, 1991
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Nirvana
Nov 15, 1989
 Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Nirvana
Nov 16, 1989
 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
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Nirvana
Nov 17, 1989
 Landshut, Germany
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Nirvana on Jan 11, 1992 [254-small]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nirvana
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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