The xx Reunites for First Show in 8 Years in Mexico City

The xx, the British indie trio of Romy Madley Croft, Jamie xx, and Oliver Sim, returned to the stage Friday for their first full performance together in eight years, captivating a sold-out crowd at Mexico City's Pepsi Center WTC. The April 3, 2026, show marked the band's reunion after a period focused on individual projects, blending hits from their catalog with selections from each member's solo work in a 19-song set that spanned nearly two hours.

The group opened with "Crystalised" from their 2009 debut album xx, setting a nostalgic tone under hazy lighting and a dark backdrop. They progressed through fan favorites like "Islands" and "Angels" from 2012's Coexist, and "I Dare You" and "On Hold" from 2017's I See You, their most recent studio release. Mid-set, the performance incorporated solo tracks, including Jamie xx's "Loud Places" and his collaboration with the late Gil Scott-Heron, "I'll Take Care of U"; Oliver Sim's "GMT" from his 2022 album Hideous Bastard; and Romy's "Enjoy Your Life" from her 2023 debut Mid Air. The encore featured "Night Time," "Sunset," and "Infinity," closing the night on an uplifting note. For the first time live, they played a remix of "Waited...