Enter Shikari  

Enter Shikari at La Rayonne

At La Rayonne, we are thrilled to welcome Enter Shikari, a band whose boundary-pushing fusion of post-hardcore, electronics, and social commentary is built for a room that lives and breathes energy. Their recent creative run continues to gather momentum: the chart-topping album A Kiss for the Whole World reaffirmed their status as one of the UK’s most adventurous live acts, while 2023 singles like (pls) set me on fire, It Hurts, and Bloodshot sharpened the edges of their melodic assault. In 2024, the band’s drive remained unmistakable with Losing My Grip, a ferocious collaboration that translates perfectly to the stage. Audiences at La Rayonne can expect a set that swings between euphoria and catharsis, the kind of show where lasers and synth swells collide with roared refrains and communal chants. Our team follows the band’s artistic news closely because it shapes the way we craft the night: Enter Shikari’s evolving catalog, from The Dreamer’s Hotel to The Void Stares Back, paves the way for a performance that’s as emotionally charged as it is physically exhilarating.

Inside the experience at La Rayonne

Enter Shikari’s production thrives on immersion, and La Rayonne is tuned to amplify that. We configure the room to support rapid dynamic shifts—whisper-quiet intros snapping into explosive drops, or vocal harmonies floating above sub-heavy pulses—so that every beat lands with purpose. Their live shows are renowned for precise programming, kinetic lighting, and sudden left turns that keep the crowd on its toes; we respond with nuanced sound imaging, tight low-end control, and clear sightlines from front barrier to back wall. Expect moments where a sample spirals into a chant and the entire floor moves as one, especially when newer material like It Hurts or Bloodshot ignites the pit. And when the band unleashes Losing My Grip or revisits a fan-favorite transition into The Dreamer’s Hotel, our room’s acoustics carry the roar without sacrificing detail. From load-in to final encore, we work hand in hand with the touring crew to preserve the immediacy of Enter Shikari’s message while giving their electronics, guitars, and vocals the space to breathe.

Our mission at La Rayonne is to host nights that feel both intense and welcoming, and Enter Shikari’s community-first ethos aligns perfectly with that approach. We plan the flow of the evening so fans who want to be at the heart of the action can reach the front quickly, while those seeking a wider perspective have comfortable vantage points with consistent sound. Bars are positioned to minimize break-time bottlenecks, and staff on the floor can guide you to cloakroom and merch areas efficiently—ideal for picking up that limited-run shirt before the lights drop. The band’s catalog lends itself to collective release, from the cathartic lift of (pls) set me on fire to the surging hooks of It Hurts, and we make sure those peaks are matched by safe crowd movement and clear communication. If you are joining us for your first Enter Shikari show at La Rayonne, arrive ready to sing, move, and be surprised; the staging, visuals, and set pacing are designed to connect the balcony to the barrier, the veterans to the newcomers, and every voice in the room to the next chorus.