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Pompeya returns to China in early summer 2026 as part of their China tour. The Moscow-born band is known for blending 1970s funk and disco with 1980s and 1990s indie and pop influences, creating a nostalgic yet modern sound. The tour will feature classics, new releases, and an expanded live lineup.
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Pompeya is a Moscow-born band that has developed a distinctive sound blending 1970s funk and disco with 1980s and 1990s indie and pop influences. Their music carries a nostalgic yet modern atmosphere, often described as warm, laid-back, and rhythm-driven, with sparkling guitar textures and synth-driven arrangements.

The band’s own description of their sound reflects a cinematic, memory-like quality, evoking themes of youthful nostalgia, retro aesthetics, and atmospheric soundscapes. Their work spans more than fifteen years of activity, with touring history across multiple global cities.

For this 2026 China tour, Pompeya will perform a setlist that includes both well-known tracks and new releases, alongside an expanded live arrangement featuring additional backing vocalists.

Formed in Moscow in 2006, Pompeya has undergone lineup changes over time. The current lineup consists of:
The band has toured internationally across cities including Los Angeles, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Barcelona.
Pompeya’s return marks a chance to experience a band whose sound sits between retro nostalgia and modern indie dance energy. With their expanded live setup and a setlist spanning different eras of their work, the show offers a relaxed, summer-night atmosphere built for movement and immersion. It is especially suited for audiences who enjoy synth-driven indie, disco-influenced grooves, and melodic live band performances.
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