The Last Dinner Party Make Their Nashville Debut
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 10: The Last Dinner Party headline The Pinnacle. (Photo by Dylan Basden for Pretty Nifty)
Hailing from the south side of London, The Last Dinner Party have finally made their way to Music City, USA as they hit the road in support of 2025’s From The Pyre. The quintet, fresh off the release of their new single “Big Dog,” have been going at it since 2018, slowly building a cult-like following and rabid fanbase.
Starting the night off in much the same way as From The Pyre, “Agnus Dei” is a delicate romp into the band’s setlist. Frontwoman Abigail Morris immediately grabs your attention with her smooth, swelling vocals, leaving just a tinge of breathiness to leave you wanting more. She’s vibrant, dancing around the verses with a range of melodies and tiptoeing from one note to another. It’s a tamed chaos, one that is accentuated by Emily Robert’s guitar, a guiding path that seemingly unfurls just feet ahead of Morris as she prances forward. Robert’s guitar can often feel understated on the track, sidelining itself as to not overwhelm the greater composition, but it is decisively the lead. Robert defines the swells and pulls the track back as it peaks. These ebbs and flows streak across the band’s discography and add a beautifully dynamic sound to the group’s performance.
The band continues down From The Prye’s track list with “Count The Ways,” a foreboding and ominous cut that is lead on by its bassline. Unfortunately, Georgia Davies, the band’s bassist, had to miss the tour due to an injury. In her stead, Max Lilley stepped in to fill the gap with expert precision. Morris once again takes centerstage with her mighty vocal intro, a deep swell the drives alongside the bass, but I’d also like to highlight Lizzie Mayland on rhythm guitar. She adds a delicate pitter-patter deep in the mix, a minor detail sure, but an important addition to the band’s sonically dense sound. She’s not alone either, as Auora Nishevci is right alongside her, adding a whirlwind of keystrokes into the mix. Nishevci was a fun one to watch, jumping between keys and even a keytar throughout the night.
Finally breaking from the new album, The Last Dinner party shift into “The Feminine Urge,” a fan-favorite album cut from their debut, Prelude to Ecstasy. The drum’s kick is the first sign of life here, quickly followed by Roberts’ opening riff and Morris’ smokey vocal. It’s sharp, slashing through the speakers and cutting into the audience. Still firmly planted in the indie pop-rock sound the band has crafted, “The Feminine Urge” goes one step further, adding contrasting jagged edges to a smooth, rambling track. Gang vocals from the band add a heightened sense of urgency as the chorus develops, backing Morris as she dives into the verses. It showcases what really makes this band special—their ability to not trample each other with gift. This is a band with immense talent, so the restraint shown is a clear presentation of both will and creative freedom.
Setlist
Agnus Dei
Count The Ways
The Feminine Urge
Caesar on a TV Screen
On Your Side
Second Best
Woman is a Tree
Gjuha
Beautiful Boy
Big Dog
Mirror
The Scythe
I Hold Your Anger
Rifle
Sinner
My Lady of Mercy
Inferno
Knocking at the Sky
Nothing Matters
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This is the Killer Speaking
Agnus Dei [Reprise]
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 10: The Last Dinner Party headline The Pinnacle. (Photo by Dylan Basden for Pretty Nifty)
Chances at a headline show from The Last Dinner Party are looking slim, especially stateside, for the foreseeable future. That’s not to say the band won’t be on the road, quite the contrary, as they’ll be heading out on an extensive Fall leg of tour supporting Sombr, including a revisit to Nashville at Bridgestone Arena. They’re also be hitting the European festival circuit between now and then, including a support date with Wolf Alice. After a quite start to winter, the band will return for two strings of sold-out shows supporting Olivia Rodrigo in 2027. You can find all of The Last Dinner Party’s upcoming tour dates here.
2026
Jun 12 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore* [SOLD OUT]
Jun 13 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern*
Jun 20 – Glasgow, UK – TRNSMT Festival 2026
Jun 21 – Newport, UK – Isle of Wight 2026
Jul 3 – Rotselaar, BE – Rock Werchter 2026
Jul 4 – Ewijk, NL – Down The Rabbit Hole 2026
Jul 5 – London, UK – Finsbury Park^
Jul 8 – Madrid, ES – Mad Cool Festival 2026
Jul 21-26 – Nyon, CH – Paléo Festival 2026
Jul 23-26 – Southwold, UK – Latitude Festival 2026
Aug 2 – Oxfordshire, UK – Wilderness Festival 2026
Oct 16 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center+
Oct 17 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center+
Oct 18 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center+
Oct 20 – Austin, TX – Moody Center+
Oct 22 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena+
Oct 24 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena+
Oct 25 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center+
Oct 27 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center+
Oct 28 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena+
Oct 30 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center+
Oct 31 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Arena+
Nov 1 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center+
Nov 3 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum+
Nov 4 – Chicago, IL – United Center+
2027
Jan 12 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome= [SOLD OUT]
Jan 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome= [SOLD OUT]
Jan 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome= [SOLD OUT]
Jan 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome= [SOLD OUT]
Jan 20 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome= [SOLD OUT]
Jan 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome= [SOLD OUT]
Jan 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome= [SOLD OUT]
Jan 25 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome= [SOLD OUT]
Jan 28 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome= [SOLD OUT]
Jan 29 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome= [SOLD OUT]
Feb 11 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center= [SOLD OUT]
Feb 12 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center= [SOLD OUT]
Feb 15 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center= [SOLD OUT]
Feb 16 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center= [SOLD OUT]
Feb 19 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center= [SOLD OUT]
Feb 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center= [SOLD OUT]
Feb 23 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center= [SOLD OUT]
Feb 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center= [SOLD OUT]
Feb 27 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center= [SOLD OUT]
Feb 28 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center= [SOLD OUT]
* with Automatic
^ supporting Wolf Alice
+ supporting Sombr
= supporting Olivia Rodrigo
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 10: The Last Dinner Party headline The Pinnacle. (Photo by Dylan Basden for Pretty Nifty)
The Last Dinner Party truly are one of the most exciting bands to crossover from the UK in recent years. Their music balances a high-energy, versatile creativity with delicate, intimate moments. Sonically it is one of the best shows you’ll see this year, if not all time. I cannot recommend this band enough, make sure you catch them as soon as possible; I expect they’ll be headlining many of the arenas they’re supporting in this Fall sooner than you may think.