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 5)

Date Concert Venue Location
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
Apr 07, 1989
Nirvana
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Annex Theatre Seattle, Washington, United States
Apr 01, 1989
Nirvana Reko/Muse Olympia, 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
Feb 07, 1989
Nirvana
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Dorm K208 Olympia, Washington, United States
Jan 06, 1989
Mudhoney / Nirvana
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Satyricon Portland, Oregon, 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 / 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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Nirvana on Jul 12, 1989 [691-small]

Nirvana
Jul 12, 1989
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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