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.

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Nirvana had 93 concerts in 1989 (Page 4)

Date Concert Venue Location
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 06, 1989
Nirvana

U.S. Tour

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Uptown Bar & Cafe Minneapolis, Minnesota, 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 03, 1989
Nirvana

U.S. Tour

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The Electric Jungle Dallas, Texas, United States
Jul 02, 1989
Nirvana
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Axis Club Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Jul 01, 1989
Nirvana

U.S. Tour

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Axiom Houston, Texas, United States
Jun 30, 1989
Nirvana

U.S. Tour

Alfred's San Antonio, Texas, United States
Jun 27, 1989
Nirvana
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Rockin T.P. Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Jun 25, 1989
Nirvana

U.S. Tour

Sun Club Tempe, Arizona, United States
Jun 24, 1989
Nirvana

U.S. Tour

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Al's Bar Los Angeles, California, 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 16, 1989
Nirvana Reko/Muse Olympia, Washington, United States
Jun 10, 1989
Nirvana
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Blue Gallery Portland, Oregon, United States
Jun 09, 1989
Mudhoney / Nirvana / Tad
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Moore Theatre Seattle, Washington, United States
May 28, 1989 –
May 29, 1989
Memorial Day Musicfest
Nirvana / Caterwaul / Bad Mutha Goose / Three on a Hill / Ten Hands / TKO / Genre / Dum Dum Boys / Tubs and Roses / Tan Me Now / Love Swing / The Elect / Splitimage / Trio of One / Jungle Book / Course of Empire / Fever In The Funkhouse / Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! / Princess Tex / About 9 Times / The Spin / Jennifer Petersen / Stoned Ed / Disappearing Images / Clam Bake / Burning Rain / Self and Soul / Love Nun / Rodeo Love Gods / Charred / Picketline Coyotes / Lesson Seven / Hash Palace / Good Foot / Whild Peach / Loco Gringos / Last Rites / Bantam Angels / Rhett Miller / Silence Obscure Show all bands
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Club Clearview Dallas, Texas, United States

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Nirvana
Jul 12, 1989
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Cows / Nirvana / god bullies
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 / 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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Nirvana / Mudhoney / cat butt / Black Supersuckers on Aug 26, 1989 [765-small]

Nirvana / Mudhoney / cat butt / Black Supersuckers
Aug 26, 1989
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Nirvana / Tad / Cateran on Oct 27, 1989 [009-small]

Nirvana / Tad / Cateran
Oct 27, 1989
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Memorial Day Musicfest on May 28, 1989 [369-small]

Memorial Day Musicfest
May 28 - 29, 1989
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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The Flaming Lips / Steele Pole Bath Tub / Nirvana on Oct 3, 1989 [280-small]

The Flaming Lips / Steele Pole Bath Tub / Nirvana
Oct 3, 1989
 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Mudhoney / Nirvana / Tad on Dec 3, 1989 [020-small]

Mudhoney / Nirvana / Tad
Dec 3, 1989
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Mudhoney / Nirvana / Tad on Dec 3, 1989 [012-small]

Mudhoney / Nirvana / Tad
Dec 3, 1989
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nirvana on Jul 3, 1989 [331-small]

Nirvana
Jul 3, 1989
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Tad / Nirvana on Oct 23, 1989 [124-small]

Tad / Nirvana
Oct 23, 1989
 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Haunted Garage / Nirvana on Feb 17, 1989 [135-small]

Haunted Garage / Nirvana
Feb 17, 1989
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Nirvana on Jul 6, 1989 [187-small]

Nirvana
Jul 6, 1989
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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