The band was introduced by producer/co-director Alexander Cheparukhin, who told the audience that despite the tragedy which had disrupted the tour, it had enjoyed its improvised excursion through New Zealand, which ends in Invercargill tonight.
"You must stay strong and do not surrender.''
The band's concert at New New New brewery, also raised money to support the families of people killed or injured in the Christchurch terrorist attacks.
The feminist group has made headlines worldwide with its activism and anti-Vladimir Putin stance, which has led to members being jailed in the past.
A planned screening of a documentary on Pussy Riot at the University of Otago campus, and a panel discussion featuring members of the band were to have been held at the University of Otago campus on Saturday, but were postponed after the Christchurch attacks.
New New New spokeswoman Dallas Synnott said Pussy Riot had a positive message, and she hoped yesterday's performance would help bring the community together.
Band member Maria ("Masha'') Alyokhina was "very passionate about helping'' through the performance, Ms Synnott said.
