Nirvana's 1990 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 had 62 concerts in 1990

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1990
Nirvana / Caustic Soda / Hitting Birth / Roger Nusic / Thrillhammer
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Satyricon Portland, Oregon, United States
Nov 25, 1990
Nirvana
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The Off Ramp Seattle, Washington, United States
Oct 29, 1990
Nirvana / L7 / Jacobs Mouse
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The Waterfront Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Oct 27, 1990
Nirvana
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The Pulse, Nottingham Trent University Student Union Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Oct 26, 1990
Nirvana / L7 / Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ) / The Vaselines
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Calton Studios Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Oct 25, 1990
Nirvana / L7
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Leeds Polytechnic Student Union Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Oct 24, 1990
Nirvana / L7 / Godflesh
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Astoria London, England, United Kingdom
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Oct 23, 1990
Nirvana / L7
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Goldwyns Suite Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Oct 21, 1990
Nirvana
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BBC Maida Vale Studios London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 17, 1990
Nirvana
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The Mods Olympia, Washington, United States
Oct 11, 1990
Nirvana
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North Shore Surf Club Tacoma, Washington, United States
Sep 22, 1990
Melvins / Nirvana / Dwarves / The Derelicts
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Motor Sports International And Garage Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 25, 1990
Melvins / Sonic Youth / Nirvana / STP
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York Theatre Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Aug 24, 1990
Sonic Youth / Nirvana / STP
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Moore Theatre Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 23, 1990
Sonic Youth / Melvins / Nirvana / STP
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Melody Ballroom Portland, Oregon, United States
Aug 21, 1990
Sonic Youth / Nirvana / Melvins / STP
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The Warfield Theatre San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 20, 1990
Sonic Youth / Nirvana / STP
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Crest Theatre Sacramento, California, United States
Aug 19, 1990
Nirvana / Chemical People / Granfaloon Bus / Melvins
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The Casbah San Diego, California, United States
Aug 17, 1990
Sonic Youth / Nirvana / Stone Temple Pilots

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Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, California, United States
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Aug 16, 1990
Melvins / Sonic Youth / Nirvana / STP
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Calamity Jane's Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Nirvana / Tad / Thornacopia
Feb 12, 1990
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Melvins / Nirvana / The Machine / The Rhino Humpers on Jan 20, 1990 [338-small]

Melvins / Nirvana / The Machine / The Rhino Humpers
Jan 20, 1990
 Tacoma, Washington, United States
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Sonic Youth / Nirvana / STP on Aug 24, 1990 [432-small]

Sonic Youth / Nirvana / STP
Aug 24, 1990
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Nirvana on Apr 21, 1990 [234-small]

Nirvana
Apr 21, 1990
 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Nirvana on Apr 21, 1990 [235-small]

Nirvana
Apr 21, 1990
 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Nirvana on Apr 21, 1990 [236-small]

Nirvana
Apr 21, 1990
 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Nirvana on Apr 21, 1990 [237-small]

Nirvana
Apr 21, 1990
 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Nirvana on Apr 21, 1990 [238-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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Nirvana on Apr 21, 1990 [243-small]

Nirvana
Apr 21, 1990
 Cambridge, Massachusetts, 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 8, 1990 [245-small]

Nirvana
Apr 8, 1990
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Nirvana on Apr 8, 1990 [246-small]

Nirvana
Apr 8, 1990
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 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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