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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 18, 1989
Lush / Nirvana
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Reko Muse Gallery Olympia, Washington, United States
Jun 09, 1989
Mudhoney / Nirvana / Tad
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Moore Theatre Seattle, Washington, United States
May 26, 1989
Nirvana
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Lindbloom Student Center, Green River Community College Auburn, Washington, United States
May 09, 1989
Nirvana / No Direction
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Central Tavern Seattle, Washington, United States
May 05, 1989
Nirvana / Jr. Cadillac
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Central Tavern Seattle, Washington, United States
Apr 28, 1989
Nirvana
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Chin's Champaign, Illinois, United States
Apr 26, 1989
The Flaming Lips / Nirvana
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Vogue Seattle, Washington, United States
Apr 14, 1989
Nirvana / Treehouse / Gehenna / Braintree
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Hal Holmes Center Ellensburg, Washington, United States
Feb 25, 1989
Skin Yard / Girl Trouble / The Fluid / Nirvana
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HUB East Ballroom, University Of Washington Seattle, Washington, United States
Feb 17, 1989
Cancelled
Haunted Garage / Nirvana
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Chatterbox San Francisco, California, United States
Feb 11, 1989
Mudhoney / Nirvana / Vomit Launch Marsugi's San Francisco, California, United States
Feb 10, 1989
Melvins / Nirvana / Amorphous Head
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Covered Wagon San Francisco, California, United States
Jan 06, 1989
Mudhoney / Nirvana
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Satyricon Portland, Oregon, United States
Dec 28, 1988
Nirvana
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Hollywood Underground Seattle, Washington, United States
Dec 21, 1988
Nirvana / Attica / Psychlodds
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Eagles Lodge Hoquiam, Washington, United States
Dec 01, 1988
DOA / Coffin Break / Nirvana
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The Underground Seattle, Washington, United States
Nov 23, 1988
Skin Yard / Coffin Break / Nirvana
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Speedy O'Tubbs Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 29, 1988
Treacherous Jaywalkers / Nirvana
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The Vogue Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 20, 1988
Soundgarden / Nirvana / Swallow / My Name / Infamous Menagerie

Capitol Lake Jam 1988

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Tacoma, Washington, United States
Jul 23, 1988
Leaving Trains / Blood Circus / Nirvana
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Central Tavern Seattle, Washington, United States

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Nirvana
Nov 18, 1993
 New York, New York, United States
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Nirvana / Melvins
Sep 21, 1991
 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Nirvana
Jul 18, 1989
 New York, New York, United States
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Nirvana
Jul 8, 1989
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Nirvana / Tad
Nov 18, 1989
 Hanau, Hesse, Germany
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Nirvana
Oct 8, 1989
 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Nirvana / Melvins / The Breeders on Dec 18, 1993 [490-small]

Nirvana / Melvins / The Breeders
Dec 18, 1993
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Nirvana / Butthole Surfers / Tad on Dec 30, 1993 [491-small]

Nirvana / Butthole Surfers / Tad
Dec 30, 1993
 Inglewood, California, United States
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Nirvana / L7 on Oct 23, 1990 [492-small]

Nirvana / L7
Oct 23, 1990
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Nirvana / Shonen Knife / Captain America on Nov 27, 1991 [778-small]

Nirvana / Shonen Knife / Captain America
Nov 27, 1991
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Melvins / Nirvana / Dwarves / The Derelicts on Sep 22, 1990 [781-small]

Melvins / Nirvana / Dwarves / The Derelicts
Sep 22, 1990
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Nirvana / Melvins on Mar 1, 1994 [782-small]

Nirvana / Melvins
Mar 1, 1994
 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Nirvana / Annihilation Association on Jul 5, 1989 [319-small]

Nirvana / Annihilation Association
Jul 5, 1989
 Iowa City, Iowa, United States
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Nirvana / Zero Tolerancë on Mar 5, 1991 [320-small]

Nirvana / Zero Tolerancë
Mar 5, 1991
 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Treacherous Jaywalkers / Nirvana on Aug 29, 1988 [321-small]

Treacherous Jaywalkers / Nirvana
Aug 29, 1988
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Nirvana / The Breeders / Shonen Knife on Dec 8, 1993 [910-small]

Nirvana / The Breeders / Shonen Knife
Dec 8, 1993
 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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Nirvana / L7 / Shonen Knife / The Vaselines on Oct 26, 1990 [466-small]

Nirvana / L7 / Shonen Knife / The Vaselines
Oct 26, 1990
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Nirvana / Butthole Surfers / Chokebore on Jan 6, 1994 [689-small]

Nirvana / Butthole Surfers / Chokebore
Jan 6, 1994
 Spokane, Washington, United States
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1994 23 concerts
1993 55 concerts
1992 41 concerts
1991 98 concerts
1990 49 concerts
1989 69 concerts
1988 11 concerts
1987 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Nirvana had?

Nirvana has had 349 concerts.

What genre is Nirvana?

Nirvana is most often considered to be Rock, Punk, Indie Rock, United States, Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Experimental, Punk Rock, Alternative Metal, Post-Hardcore, Grunge, Noise Rock, Permanent Wave, Sludge Metal, Acoustic Rock, and Seattle.

When was the last Nirvana concert?

The last Nirvana concert was on July 19, 2013 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, United States. The bands that performed were: Paul McCartney / Nirvana.

What setlist does Nirvana play live?

The songs that Nirvana performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 01, 1994 concert at Terminal 1 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany:

  1. My Best Friend's Girl
  2. Radio Friendly Unit Shifter
  3. Drain You
  4. Breed
  5. Serve the Servants
  6. Come as You Are
  7. Sliver
  8. Dumb
  9. In Bloom
  10. About a Girl
  11. Lithium
  12. Pennyroyal Tea
  13. School
  14. Polly
  15. Very Ape
  16. Lounge Act
  17. Rape Me
  18. Territorial Pissings
  19. The Man Who Sold the World
  20. All Apologies
  21. On a Plain
  22. Blew
  23. Heart-Shaped Box

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