The Last Dinner Party at the Orpheum
- May 21
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May 19th, 2026
Hunter Soo
On May 19th, English rock band The Last Dinner Party brought their From The Pyre Tour to The Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver.
Kicking off the first date of the second leg of the tour, the band is hitting the road in support of their sophomore album, From the Pyre. The record builds on the band’s signature theatrical art-rock sound while exploring darker, more raw, and earthy themes — showcasing the band’s continued growth as ambitious storytellers and performers.
At 9:00 pm, the band took to the stage, premiering the new sounds of From the Pyre with “Agnus Dei” and Count The Ways” before jumping into the familiar “The Feminine Urge” off their record-breaking debut album, Prelude to Ecstasy. The stage setup was grand, featuring a large curtain draped behind the band and set pieces that evoked the atmosphere of a Roman cathedral. The design complemented the aesthetics of the historic Orpheum Theatre, which made things that much more immersive. During the show, lead singer Abigail Morris and other members of the band used the full stage setup, often standing atop different platforms, creating a dynamic performance.
During a talking break in the set, Morris took the time to thank the crowd for such a warm welcome on their second time in Vancouver. She recalled their first stop in the city back in 2024, prompting a thunderous roar from the fans who had also attended that show. Addressing the elephant in the room, Morris rallied the crowd to send their regards to their absent bassist, Georgia Davis, who had suffered a back injury during the first leg of the tour.
Fans hope Davis will get well soon, but for now, touring bassist Max Lilley seamlessly held it down. The band dedicated “On Your Side” to her. Signature to The Last Dinner Party shows, the band delivered a theatrical performance with dramatic lighting and staging. The star of the show was Abigail Morris, with her expressive and emotional vocal delivery, paired with an almost choreographed stage presence that closely mirrored the intensity and rhythm of her singing.
The band has such a devoted fanbase, and the Vancouver crowd showed The Last Dinner Party that they’re no exception. After playing their first show in the city at the Vogue Theatre, the English rockers returned two years later to a doubled crowd at the Orpheum Theatre — a clear sign that things are only moving upward from here.
