Nirvana's 1989 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
Aug 13, 1989
Nirvana / Mecca Normal / Hell Cows
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Washington Center for the Performing Arts Olympia, Washington, United States
Jul 27, 1989
Nirvana / Valkyrie / Savages
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Club III Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 23, 1989
Nirvana / Cows / Steel Bathtub
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Trito's Uptown Champaign, Illinois, United States
Jul 18, 1989
Nirvana
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The Pyramid Club New York, New York, United States
Jul 15, 1989
The Neats / Nirvana / Visigoths
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The Rat Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 13, 1989
Tad / Nirvana
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Maxwell's Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
Jul 12, 1989
Nirvana
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J.C. Dobbs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 09, 1989
Nirvana / Happy Accidents
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Sonic Temple Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 08, 1989
Nirvana
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Club Dreamerz Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jul 07, 1989
The Tragically Hip / Nirvana
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O’cayz Corral Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Jul 05, 1989
Nirvana / Annihilation Association
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Gabe's Oasis Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Jul 04, 1989
Nirvana / Injurys / Yessireebob / Flowershop / Positive I.D.
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The Channel Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 02, 1989
Nirvana
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Axis Club Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Jun 27, 1989
Nirvana
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Rockin T.P. Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Jun 23, 1989
Nirvana
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Rhino Records Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 22, 1989
Nirvana

NIrvana/The Melvins

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Covered Wagon Salloon San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 21, 1989
Nirvana / Mad Hatter / Gasoline
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Vogue Seattle, Washington, United States
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

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Nirvana
Jul 12, 1989
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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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 / Injurys / Yessireebob / Flowershop / Positive I.D. on Jul 4, 1989 [571-small]

Nirvana / Injurys / Yessireebob / Flowershop / Positive I.D.
Jul 4, 1989
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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The Tragically Hip / Nirvana on Jul 7, 1989 [572-small]

The Tragically Hip / Nirvana
Jul 7, 1989
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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The Tragically Hip / Nirvana on Jul 7, 1989 [573-small]

The Tragically Hip / Nirvana
Jul 7, 1989
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Nirvana / Annihilation Association on Jul 5, 1989 [577-small]

Nirvana / Annihilation Association
Jul 5, 1989
 Iowa City, Iowa, United States
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Melvins / Nirvana / Amorphous Head on Feb 10, 1989 [580-small]

Melvins / Nirvana / Amorphous Head
Feb 10, 1989
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Skin Yard / Girl Trouble / The Fluid / Nirvana on Feb 25, 1989 [614-small]

Skin Yard / Girl Trouble / The Fluid / Nirvana
Feb 25, 1989
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Nirvana / Mudhoney / cat butt / Black Supersuckers on Aug 26, 1989 [630-small]

Nirvana / Mudhoney / cat butt / Black Supersuckers
Aug 26, 1989
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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The Flaming Lips / Steelpole Bathtub / Nirvana on Oct 3, 1989 [631-small]

The Flaming Lips / Steelpole Bathtub / Nirvana
Oct 3, 1989
 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Nirvana / The Slugs / Steelpole Bathtub on Oct 2, 1989 [632-small]

Nirvana / The Slugs / Steelpole Bathtub
Oct 2, 1989
 Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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Nirvana / Piston Grind / Order From Chaos on Oct 7, 1989 [633-small]

Nirvana / Piston Grind / Order From Chaos
Oct 7, 1989
 Lawrence, Kansas, United States
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Nirvana / Treehouse / Gehenna / Braintree on Apr 14, 1989 [311-small]

Nirvana / Treehouse / Gehenna / Braintree
Apr 14, 1989
 Ellensburg, Washington, United States
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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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United States
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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, Experimental, Punk Rock, Grunge, Noise Rock, Permanent Wave, 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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