Nirvana's 1988 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 22 concerts in 1988

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 28, 1988
Nirvana
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The 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
Oct 30, 1988
Nirvana
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Dorm K208 Olympia, Washington, United States
Oct 28, 1988
Butthole Surfers / Blood Circus / Nirvana
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Union Station 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 30, 1988
Nirvana / Skinyard Squid Row Tavern Seattle, Washington, United States
Jul 23, 1988
Leaving Trains / Blood Circus / Nirvana
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Central Tavern Seattle, Washington, United States
Jul 03, 1988
Blood Circus / Nirvana / The Fluid
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Vogue Seattle, Washington, United States
Jun 17, 1988
Nirvana Hal Holmes Community Center Ellensburg, Washington, United States
Jun 15, 1988
Nirvana / Bundle Of Hiss
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Vogue Seattle, Washington, United States
Jun 02, 1988
Nirvana

Toe Jame ‘88

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The Central Tavern Seattle, Washington, United States
May 27, 1988
Nirvana
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The Glass House Olympia, Washington, United States
May 21, 1988
Nirvana
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Evergreen State College Olympia, Washington, United States
May 14, 1988
Nirvana
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The Glass House Olympia, Washington, United States
Apr 24, 1988
Nirvana
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The Vogue Seattle, Washington, United States
Apr 10, 1988
Nirvana
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The Central Tavern Seattle, Washington, United States
Mar 19, 1988
Nirvana / Lush
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Community World Theater Tacoma, Washington, United States

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Butthole Surfers / Blood Circus / Nirvana
Oct 28, 1988
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Blood Circus / Nirvana / The Fluid on Jul 3, 1988 [907-small]

Blood Circus / Nirvana / The Fluid
Jul 3, 1988
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Skin Yard / Coffin Break / Nirvana on Nov 23, 1988 [919-small]

Skin Yard / Coffin Break / Nirvana
Nov 23, 1988
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Nirvana / Attica / Psychlodds on Dec 21, 1988 [920-small]

Nirvana / Attica / Psychlodds
Dec 21, 1988
 Hoquiam, Washington, United States
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Nirvana / Bundle Of Hiss on Jun 15, 1988 [909-small]

Nirvana / Bundle Of Hiss
Jun 15, 1988
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Leaving Trains / Blood Circus / Nirvana on Jul 23, 1988 [910-small]

Leaving Trains / Blood Circus / Nirvana
Jul 23, 1988
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Nirvana / Lush on Mar 19, 1988 [740-small]

Nirvana / Lush
Mar 19, 1988
 Tacoma, Washington, United States
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Nirvana / Lush on Mar 19, 1988 [741-small]

Nirvana / Lush
Mar 19, 1988
 Tacoma, Washington, United States
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Nirvana / Lush on Mar 19, 1988 [742-small]

Nirvana / Lush
Mar 19, 1988
 Tacoma, Washington, United States
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DOA / Coffin Break / Nirvana on Dec 1, 1988 [328-small]

DOA / Coffin Break / Nirvana
Dec 1, 1988
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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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 on Dec 28, 1988 [134-small]

Nirvana
Dec 28, 1988
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Leaving Trains / Blood Circus / Nirvana on Jul 23, 1988 [336-small]

Leaving Trains / Blood Circus / Nirvana
Jul 23, 1988
 Seattle, Washington, 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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