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 6)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jan 13, 1993
Nirvana Hollywood Rock São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Oct 30, 1992
Nirvana

Coca-Cola Rock Festival

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Estadio Vélez Sarsfield Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina
Oct 04, 1992
Nirvana / Mudhoney
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The Crocodile Seattle, Washington, United States
Oct 03, 1992
Nirvana / Mudhoney / Medelicious / Saucer
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Sam Carver Gymnasium, Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington, United States
Oct 02, 1992
Mudhoney / Nirvana Sam Carver Gymnasium, Western Washington University Seattle, Washington, United States
Sep 11, 1992
Nirvana / Helmet
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Climate Pledge Arena Seattle, Washington, United States
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Sep 10, 1992
Nirvana / Calamity Jane / Helmet / Poison Idea / Jello Biafra
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Portland Meadows Portland, Oregon, United States
Sep 09, 1992
1992 MTV Video Music Awards
The Black Crowes / Bobby Brown / U2 / Dana Carvey / Def Leppard / Nirvana / Elton John / Pearl Jam / Red Hot Chili Peppers / Michael Jackson / Bryan Adams / En Vogue / Eric Clapton / Guns N' Roses
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Pauley Pavilion, University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 08, 1992
Nirvana
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Pauley Pavilion, University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 30, 1992
Reading Festival
Nirvana / Nick Cave / Mudhoney / L7 / Screaming Trees / Pavement / Teenage Fanclub / Eat / Pele / PJ Harvey
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Richmond Avenue Little John's Farm, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Aug 28, 1992 –
Aug 30, 1992
Reading Festival 1992
The Smashing Pumpkins / Rage Against The Machine / Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds / PJ Harvey / Public Enemy / Manic Street Preachers / Pavement / Dinosaur Jr. / The Breeders / Beastie Boys / Suede / The Charlatans / The Charlatans UK / Nick Cave / The The / Melvins / Nirvana / Ride / Public Image Ltd / Cracker / EMF / Teenage Fanclub / Urge Overkill / Mudhoney / Screaming Trees / L7 / Porno for Pyros / Therapy? / The Boo Radleys / The Farm / Rollins Band / The Wonder Stuff / Buffalo Tom / ozric tentacles / Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ) / Redd Kross / Levitation / Sunscreem / Sultans of Ping F.C. / Lunachicks / Pele / Leatherface / Catherine Wheel / Cardiacs / Kingmaker / Björn Again (Tribute to ABBA) / Spitfire / Mega City Four / The Fatima Mansions / Wire Train / Thousand Yard Stare / Finitribe / The God Machine / Eat / Milltown Brothers / The Heart Throbs / Scorpio Rising / The Stairs / Midway Still / Cop Shoot Cop / Sensitize / Sweet Jesus / Dr Phibes And The House Of Wax Equations / Natural Life / Frank Sidebottom / The Hair And Skin Trading Co / B.A.D. Ii / Pop’s Cool Love / Some Have Fins / Revolver (UK) / Tabitha Zu Show all bands
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Little John's Farm Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Aug 23, 1992
Nirvana / Screamin’ Jay Hawkins / Fitz Of Depression
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Seattle Center Coliseum Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 22, 1992
Cancelled
Nirvana / Mudhoney / Poison Idea / Calamity Jane
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Portland Meadows Portland, Oregon, United States
Jul 04, 1992
Nirvana / Teenage Fanclub / Surfin’ Bichos

European Tour

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Pabellón Municipal de Deportes La Casilla Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain
Jul 03, 1992
Nirvana

European Tour

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Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Jul 02, 1992
Nirvana / Teenage Fanclub
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Plaza de Toros Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Jun 30, 1992
Teenage Fanclub / Nirvana
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Sjöhistoriska Muséet Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Jun 28, 1992
Kalvøyafestivalen 1992
Bryan Adams / Violent Femmes / Crowded House / Extreme / Nirvana / Teenage Fanclub / Bel Canto / Little Village / The Blues Brothers Band / Marius Müller’s Funhouse
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Kalvøya Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Jun 27, 1992
Nirvana

Ruisrock Festival

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Ruissalo Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland
Jun 27, 1992 –
Jun 28, 1992
Ruisrock 1992
Nirvana / Teenage Fanclub / Poverty Stinks / Violent Femmes / Havana Black / Good Evening Manchester / Eurooppa 3 / Pojat / Electric Blue Peggy Sue & The Revolutionions From Mars / Loputkin Loat / Prestige / Catalepsy / Alex Stone Group / Bryan Adams / Extreme / Jeffrey Gaines / Burning Spear / J. Karjalainen Yhtyeineen / Q. Stone / Kari Peitsamon Skootteri / Koirasoturit / Dreadline / Detroit Show all bands
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Ruissalon Kansanpuisto Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland
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Jun 26, 1992
Nirvana / Thin White Rope / Extreme / Yothu Yindi / Pearl Jam / Blue Guitars / Violent Femmes
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Roskilde Dyrskueplads Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark

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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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Apr 21, 1990
 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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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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