The xx Return to the Stage in Mexico City

The xx played their first live show in eight years last night in Mexico City. The performance at the Palacio de los Deportes marked a full return for the trio of Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, and Jamie xx.

Their 19-song set drew from across their three studio albums, from early singles like “Crystalised” to tracks from 2017’s “I See You.” The production maintained the group’s signature minimalist aesthetic, framed by their familiar X lighting rig and geometric video panels.

This concert signals a reactivation of the band’s live presence, which has been dormant since their last major tour cycle. No further dates have been officially announced, but the Mexico City show functions as a clear statement of intent. The xx’s return arrives at a moment when their influence on pop and electronic music’s emotional landscape remains distinctly audible.