The Last Dinner Party Live in Melbourne
20th January 2026
By Emma Giles
Image Credit: Lucy Stewart, From the Pyre Tour (2026)
In their second Australian tour in the last 2 years UK band The Last Dinner Party stunned crowds on Jan 15th at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
A night with The Last Dinner Party cannot be described as merely a concert, the band put together a two hour theatrical experience for their adoring crowd of fans. From the staging and costume to the music itself it is surprising that this band has not been touring for decades but instead is still a fresh, new act. Their debut album released in 2024 and now their second “From the Pyre” blends musical theatre, and pop elements to deliver sounds reminiscent of Florence and the Machine.
The staging stood out before the band had even taken to the stage, draped white and cream fabric that looked like fluffy clouds. While the stage was set with arches and stairs that could have been taken straight from a theatre show set in regency England. Together with their costuming and lighting the performance created a gothic aesthetic that drew upon regency era styles.
Their two hour set captured the heart of the audience. Despite technical issues The Last Dinner party approached their performance with the utmost professionalism delivering a high energy act.
Their song “The Feminine Urge” had fans screaming with excitement only minutes into their set. Despite singing about female rage or the sad reflection on lost love the night was filled with joy and much dancing from the band and crowd alike.
The moments that defined the night came from the ability to blend vocals in five piece harmonies in songs like “Woman is a Tree”. Producing a choral sound that demonstrated the vocal control they have over their own performance.
The highlights came during their encore performance of “Nothing Matters” and “The Killer Is Speaking”, which heard the whole crowd sing the lyrics loudly while following a dance routine demonstrated by lead singer Abigail Morris.
With this high level of performance at this stage of their career’s it is exciting to consider where the band might go next.
Image Credit: Lucy Stewart, From the Pyre Tour (2026)