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 (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
May 14, 1990
Nirvana / The Fluid
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The Garage Denver, Colorado, United States
May 13, 1990
Nirvana
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Duffy's Tavern Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
May 12, 1990
Cancelled
Nirvana / Angry Son
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Rome XC Norman, Oklahoma, United States
May 11, 1990
Nirvana

Bleach

Tulsa Little Theatre Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
May 10, 1990
Nirvana / Volcano Suns / Day For Night
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Shorty's Underground Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
May 09, 1990
Nirvana / Barbed Wire Dolls
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Staches Columbus, Ohio, United States
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

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

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Nirvana / Tad / Thornacopia
Feb 12, 1990
 Sacramento, California, United States
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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 / 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 / Chemical People / Granfaloon Bus / Melvins on Aug 19, 1990 [423-small]

Nirvana / Chemical People / Granfaloon Bus / Melvins
Aug 19, 1990
 San Diego, California, United States
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Sonic Youth / Nirvana / Stone Temple Pilots on Aug 17, 1990 [425-small]

Sonic Youth / Nirvana / Stone Temple Pilots
Aug 17, 1990
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Sonic Youth / Nirvana / Stone Temple Pilots on Aug 17, 1990 [042-small]

Sonic Youth / Nirvana / Stone Temple Pilots
Aug 17, 1990
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Nirvana / Tad / Distorted Pony on Feb 15, 1990 [853-small]

Nirvana / Tad / Distorted Pony
Feb 15, 1990
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Feb 15, 1990
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Aug 17, 1990
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Nirvana / L7 / Godflesh on Oct 24, 1990 [682-small]

Nirvana / L7 / Godflesh
Oct 24, 1990
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nirvana / L7 on Oct 23, 1990 [594-small]

Nirvana / L7
Oct 23, 1990
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Nirvana / L7 on Oct 23, 1990 [080-small]

Nirvana / L7
Oct 23, 1990
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Amnesty International Benefit Concert on Apr 27, 1990 [412-small]

Amnesty International Benefit Concert
Apr 27, 1990
 Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
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Concerts Per Year:

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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