Latest News About The Xx Set List

Here’s the latest I can share about The xx set lists and recent activity.

What’s happened most recently

• The xx made a notable return with live performances in 2026, including a high-profile Coachella appearance, marking their first major stage run in years. This signals a focus on touring and potential new material rather than a long, static set list.[2][5]
• Reports from their Mexico City shows (early 2026) list a mix of older tracks from their 2009–2012 era (like Crystalised, Islands, and VCR) alongside newer material teased from Jamie xx’s solo work and recent interviews about studio sessions for a potential fourth album. This suggests set lists at that time leaned on classic XX material while leaving room for new songs as they develop.[3][4]

Representative set-list patterns

• Common core:
  • Crystalised
  • Islands
  • Say Something Loving
  • VCR
  • Fiction These tracks appear repeatedly across various performances and tours, reflecting the band’s most enduring songs.[4]
• Variability:
  • They have rotated additional tracks from their catalog and newer material, with live debuts or festival-specific selections varying by show. This is typical for a band returning from a hiatus and testing new directions.[5][2]

What to expect if you’re aiming to catch them live

• Expect a blend: a strong backbone of their beloved early-to-mid catalog, plus occasional new material introductions as they continue in studio after recent interviews about recording a new album.[2][3]
• Festival-focused gigs (like Coachella) tend to feature longer settimes and a curated mix designed for broad audience appeal, so those sets often emphasize signature songs with one or two fresh pieces if they’re ready.[5][2]

Illustration example

• A typical recent set from a XX show might resemble: Crystalised, Islands, Say Something Loving, VCR, Fiction, Angels, GMT, Shelter, and then a mix of older favorites with possible new material woven in as they finalize new songs. A sample cue list like this aligns with the Mexico City experiences and press coverage.[4][5]

Citations

• The band’s 2026 return and Coachella involvement are noted in coverage of their late-2025 to 2026 activity.[2][5]
• Mexico City setlists and the mix of older tracks with newer material align with reports on their live performances and ongoing studio work.[4][5]
• Rolling Stone Australia discusses their summer festival run and the absence of a fully disclosed new album yet, reinforcing the pattern of a live-focused comeback with new material in development.[2]