Bikini Kill with Kilynn Lunsford at College Street Music Hall

Pioneering punk band Bikini Kill performs at College Street Music Hall on Monday, September 21, 2026. Doors open at 7 pm, and the concert begins at 8 pm. Kilynn Lunsford opens the evening.

Formed in Olympia, Washington, Bikini Kill helped launch the Riot Grrrl movement in the early 1990s through its influential blend of punk music, feminist themes, and energetic live performances. Featuring Kathleen Hanna, Tobi Vail, Kathi Wilcox, and Billy Karren, the band remains one of the most influential acts in punk rock, known for songs that inspired generations of musicians and activists.

Opening the show is Kilynn Lunsford, a musician and performance artist whose work combines elements of post-punk, experimental music, and noise into a distinctive, high-energy live performance.

This is an all-ages event. The venue offers general admission standing room on the main floor and reserved seating in the balcony.

College Street Music Hall is located at 238 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510. For tickets and additional information, visit https://collegestreetmusichall.com/info-page-sg/e/bikini-kill-1981254224720/.