The xx made a spectacular return to live performance last night, playing their first concert in eight years at a sold-out Pepsi Center WTC in Mexico City. This marks the beginning of a three-night residency in the Mexican capital, with the band describing it as the start of a new chapter.
"We talked a lot about where our reunion should be," the band told the enthusiastic crowd. "The three of us said Mexico."
Opening with their signature track 'Crystalised,' the trio—comprising Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, and Jamie xx—delivered a powerful set of fan favorites including 'GMT,' 'Loud Places,' 'Night Time,' 'Sunset,' and 'Infinity.' The performance marked their first show together since 2018, with fans immediately taking to social media to praise the band's renewed energy and sound.
One fan on X wrote: "It had been a long time since I'd seen the audience so connected with a band, but The xx managed to get everyone dancing, shouting, and singing along to every song." Another excited attendee added: "Those going tomorrow and the day after have no idea what's in store for them."
Earlier this year, the band announced their comeback show in Mexico City, explaining there was "no better place to return than in front of our Mexican fans." The performance serves as a prelude to their scheduled festival appearances at Coachella and Primavera Sound this summer.
The emotional reunion on stage signals what many hope will be a sustained return for the influential indie electronic group, whose minimalist sound has captivated audiences worldwide since their 2009 debut.