Pussy Riot gained worldwide fame in 2012 when members were arrested and imprisoned for protesting the re-election of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the alleged corruption within the Russian Orthodox Church. What began as lo-fi punk rock and improvised protest performances evolved into an international movement. The group expanded their music with influences from leftist pop, dance, and hip-hop.
PUSSY RIOT
RIOT DAYS
Thursday 26 June 2025
On Thursday, June 26, while world leaders gather in The Hague for the NATO summit, PUSSY RIOT will be taking the stage at PAARD on the other side of the city. The renowned feminist performance collective brings their project Riot Days to the city of “Peace and Justice.” In this powerful performance, Maria Alyokhina, a founding member of Pussy Riot, shares her personal story of protest, police violence, imprisonment in Moscow, and political activism. In this way, Pussy Riot and PAARD provide a timely and urgent soundtrack to the NATO summit.
Riot Days merges powerful quotes and poetic statements with intense live saxophone, drums, and electronic influences, performed by a charismatic ensemble that delivers an unforgettable experience.
Support: Dolly Min
Dolly Min is a band that screams for peace. They channel their frustrations into socially critical lyrics, making their message loud and clear. As you’d expect from punk, their urgent energy translates into fierce guitar riffs and a raw, uncompromising sense of protest.
