On November 3rd, 2026, the “Lose Your Self Tour” officially kicked off its European run at the Sporthalle in Hamburg. ENTER SHIKARI brought along THE CALLOUS DAOBOYS and HOLDING ABSENCE for this tour, and knowing the recent news about the headliner’s future, the anticipation in the room felt heavier than usual.
Opening the night was chaotic mathcore outfit THE CALLOUS DAOBOYS. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, they brought an incredibly unpredictable and wildly energetic set to the stage. It is never easy to open an arena-sized venue, but they fully embraced the challenge, delivering a blend of frantic riffs, sarcastic humor, and genuine aggression. They did a fantastic job waking up the early crowd and setting a delightfully weird tone for the rest of the evening.
Next up, HOLDING ABSENCE took over and completely shifted the emotional weight of the room. The Welsh post-hardcore act has built a massive following over the last few years, and it was easy to see why. Frontman Lucas Woodland delivered an incredibly passionate vocal performance, balancing massive, sweeping melodies with raw emotional intensity. Their set was deeply atmospheric, visually stunning, and had a huge portion of the arena singing along while frontman Lucas jumped across the stage.
When ENTER SHIKARI finally hit the stage, the energy in the Sporthalle was absolutely electric. The band played a massive set that perfectly showcased their signature blend of post-hardcore, electronic music, and politically charged anthems. They delivered the incredible light shows, heavy breakdowns, and huge choruses that fans have come to love over the years, but this specific performance carried a very bittersweet undertone.
Just a few weeks ago, ENTER SHIKARI announced that they will be going on an indefinite hiatus at the end of 2027 to focus on their mental health and experience life outside of the band. For the past two decades, they have been an absolute pillar of the alternative music scene, constantly pushing genre boundaries and standing fiercely for community, empathy, and political awareness. Seeing them on this tour feels like a massive celebration of everything they have built, but also a reminder that this tour might be one of the last chances to catch them live for a very long time. They left everything on the stage in Hamburg, proving once again why they are one of the most important and genuine live bands of our generation. If they’re coming to a city near you, this is a must-see, so if you haven’t gotten tickets yet, go buy them now!
THE CALLOUS DAOBOYS
HOLDING ABSENCE
ENTER SHIKARI
Photos by Mika Mohnsen
