LIVE PHOTOS AND REVIEW: The Last Dinner Party in Paris, France

The Last Dinner Party electric and emotional show in Paris on February 25

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The Last Dinner Party landed their “From The Pyre Tour” in Paris on February 25. The group, originally from London and formed in 2021, has built a large following in France and sold out one of the most iconic venues in Paris, Le Zénith de la Villette. Fans from all over France and even across Europe queued early to secure a front row spot.

The night opened with the pop band Sunday (1994), who fit perfectly within The Last Dinner Party’s universe and prepared the crowd flawlessly for what was about to happen.

From a slight technical issue with the guitarist, which Paige Turner, the lead singer, handled perfectly by chatting with the audience, to singing along with the crowd on “TV Car Chase,” to everyone lighting up the venue for “Tired Boy,” it was the perfect mix of energy, emotion and interaction you could hope for from an opening act.

The Last Dinner Party arrived exactly at 9 p.m., opening with a killer trio of “Agnus Dei,” “Count The Ways,” and “The Feminine Urge.” The crowd went electric, and the energy never dropped until the very last second.

What makes The Last Dinner Party so special is how each band member is uniquely talented in their craft, mastering multiple instruments and techniques, which makes their sound particularly distinctive live. The band is composed of Abigail Morris as lead vocalist, Emily Roberts on vocals, flute, and guitar, Lizzie Mayland on guitar, Aurora Nishevci on piano, keyboard, and vocals, and Georgia Davies on bass and vocals. They are accompanied by Casper Miles on drums.

The stage design was beautifully crafted, with white veils hanging from above, metallic birds reflecting the lights, a huge bell, and arches in the background. It reminded me of Aurora’s last tour set, which I saw at this exact venue last year.

The interaction with the audience made the show truly unique, especially thanks to Abigail Morris, who took time between almost every song to thank the French crowd for their energy and support. She was visibly moved to tears by the response from fans. “We feel so at home here and uplifted,” she shared. She also spoke about how proud they are of their new album, From The Pyre. Even though they love the record they created, they felt something was missing and that it was not quite complete until they realized the missing piece was the live shows. “It feels so different every single night when we play it, to different people with different energies because we see you, we see all of you, and we can feel your energy, what you’re feeling, and what you like. It makes it feel alive every night.”

She also took a moment to thank Sunday (1994), asking the audience to “raise your hand to the sky and bring them together over and over again as an applauding motion for our opening act tonight, Sunday (1994).” She shared the story of how they first encountered the band at a festival in New York and were immediately starstruck, knowing they wanted to bring them on tour.

Aurora Nishevci gave a beautiful speech before performing “Gjuha” about her mother’s native language. She explained that the song goes beyond that, speaking about the yearning to connect with a people, a place, and a culture she has been removed from, and celebrating language itself. This was probably the most emotional moment of the show, with the whole band joining in for the chorus, harmonizing together.

The band played a varied setlist, spanning from their debut singles to their most recent release, “Let’s Do It Again.” As expected, the most anticipated song was their hit “Nothing Matters,” which has generated more than 200 million streams on Spotify alone. When the first note filled the room, the crowd erupted in excitement, and experiencing this song live truly felt special.

Another essential part of their identity is how politically engaged they are. This tour is the perfect proof of that commitment through their special initiative, “Ribbons For Provisions.” Ribbons are sold at the merch stand, and all proceeds are donated to a different food bank organization in each country they visit. For Paris, the chosen organization was Serve The City. In the U.K., they have already raised £58,138 for Bankuet, showing that their impact extends far beyond the stage.

The Last Dinner Party proved once again why they have become one of the most exciting bands of their generation in only a few years of activity in the music industry. From the theatrical stage design to the emotional speeches and explosive rock-and-roll moments, the night felt both grand and deeply intimate. If From The Pyre comes alive in the studio, it fully ignites in front of an audience.