Nirvana 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
Oct 11, 1990
Nirvana
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North Shore Surf Club Tacoma, Washington, United States
Sep 22, 1990
Melvins / Nirvana / Dwarves / The Derelicts
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Motor Sports International And Garage Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 25, 1990
Melvins / Sonic Youth / Nirvana / STP
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York Theatre Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Aug 24, 1990
Sonic Youth / Nirvana / STP
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The Moore Theatre Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 23, 1990
Sonic Youth / Melvins / Nirvana / STP
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Melody Ballroom Portland, Oregon, United States
Aug 21, 1990
Sonic Youth / Nirvana / Melvins / STP
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The Warfield Theatre San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 20, 1990
Sonic Youth / Nirvana / STP
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Crest Theatre Sacramento, California, United States
Aug 19, 1990
Nirvana / Chemical People / Granfaloon Bus / Melvins
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The Casbah San Diego, California, United States
Aug 17, 1990
Sonic Youth / Nirvana / STP
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Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, California, United States
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Aug 16, 1990
Melvins / Sonic Youth / Nirvana / STP
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Calamity Jane's Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Nirvana / The Breeders / Come
Nov 27, 1993
 Miami, Florida, United States
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Nirvana / Mudhoney / Sprinkler
Oct 29, 1991
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Nirvana / Mudhoney / Sprinkler
Oct 29, 1991
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Nirvana / Mudhoney / Sprinkler
Oct 29, 1991
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Nirvana / The Meat Puppets / The Boredoms on Nov 5, 1993 [852-small]

Nirvana / The Meat Puppets / The Boredoms
Nov 5, 1993
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Nirvana / The Meat Puppets / The Boredoms on Nov 5, 1993 [850-small]

Nirvana / The Meat Puppets / The Boredoms
Nov 5, 1993
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Nirvana / Hole / Sister Double Happiness on Oct 24, 1991 [945-small]

Nirvana / Hole / Sister Double Happiness
Oct 24, 1991
 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
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Nirvana / L7 / The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy / The Breeders on Apr 9, 1993 [790-small]

Nirvana / L7 / The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy / The Breeders
Apr 9, 1993
 Daly City, California, United States
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Nirvana / Screamin' Jay Hawkins / Fitz Of Depression on Aug 23, 1992 [644-small]

Nirvana / Screamin' Jay Hawkins / Fitz Of Depression
Aug 23, 1992
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Nirvana / Tad / Distorted Pony on Feb 15, 1990 [854-small]

Nirvana / Tad / Distorted Pony
Feb 15, 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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Dinosaur Jr. / Nirvana / Hole on Jun 14, 1991 [699-small]

Dinosaur Jr. / Nirvana / Hole
Jun 14, 1991
 Hollywood, Ca, USA
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1994 23 concerts
1993 54 concerts
1992 41 concerts
1991 98 concerts
1990 49 concerts
1989 69 concerts
1988 11 concerts
1987 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Nirvana had?

Nirvana has had 348 concerts.

What genre is Nirvana?

Nirvana is most often considered to be Rock, Punk, Indie Rock, United States, Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Experimental, Punk Rock, Alternative Metal, Post-Hardcore, Grunge, Noise Rock, Permanent Wave, Sludge Metal, Acoustic Rock, Seattle, and Cowpunk.

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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