Green Day cancel Moscow gig in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Green Day have announced that their planned date at Moscow's Spartak Stadium in May has been cancelled in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The band were set to perform in Russia's capital on May 29 before their Hella Mega Tour in Europe the following month, but have explained that they are aware that “this moment is not about stadium rock shows, it’s much bigger than that”.

Read their statement – posted on Green Day's Instagram stories – below:

“With heavy hearts, in light of current events we feel it is necessary to cancel our upcoming show in Moscow at Spartak Stadium.

“We are aware that this moment is not about stadium rock shows, it’s much bigger than that. But we also know that rock and roll is forever and we feel confident there will be a time and a place for us to return in the future.

“Refunds available at the point of purchase. Stay safe.”

Catch Green Day live at the following dates this year:

March

19 Tampa, FL Innings Festival

June

1 Berlin Kindl-Bühne Wuhlheide
3 Nürburg Rock am Ring
4 Nuremberg Rock im Park
7 Copenhagen Forum
9 Ålesund Color Line Stadion
11 Johanneshov Tele2 Arena
15 Milan Milano Summer Festival
15 Hradec Králové Rock For People
16 Florence Firenze Rocks Festival
19 Vienna Ernst Happel Stadion
21 Merksem Sportpaleis
22 Groningen Stadspark
24 London Stadium
25 Huddersfield John Smith’s Stadium
27 Dublin (venue TBA)
29 Glasgow Bellahouston Park
30 Marmande Festival Garorock

July

2 Paris La Defense Arena

September

9 Brazil Rock In Rio

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