Elton John returned to Mexico City for the final two concerts of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, performing at Estadio Banorte on Oct. 2 and 3. The shows marked his first performances in Mexico in 14 years and brought his farewell tour to its final stage after the original Latin American dates were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 79-year-old singer opened the first concert by thanking the crowd for their continued support. Speaking to more than 60,000 fans, John said he wanted the two performances to be an opportunity to thank Mexico for the love and support he has received throughout his career.

One of the biggest moments of the night came with “Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time).” John performed the classic with an extended piano outro, prompting a major response from the audience. The song has remained one of the defining performances of his career since its release in 1972.

“Crocodile Rock” also became a celebration of Mexico. During the performance, the stadium screens displayed images connected to Mexican culture, including traditional clothing, soccer imagery and the country’s colors. John dedicated the song to his Mexican fans as the crowd joined in with the chorus.

Another emotional moment came with “Candle in the Wind.” Images of Marilyn Monroe appeared on the screens as John performed the song he originally wrote about the Hollywood icon in 1973. The track was later rewritten as a tribute to Princess Diana following her death in 1997.

John also delivered “Bennie and the Jets,” one of the most recognizable songs from his 1973 album “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” The performance highlighted his piano playing as the crowd responded to the familiar opening and rhythm of the song.

“Cold Heart,” his 2021 collaboration with Dua Lipa, brought a more contemporary moment to the concert. Lipa appeared on the stadium screens during the performance, with the audience singing along to the hit that connected John’s catalog with a younger generation.

The Mexico City concerts carried additional significance because the venue was the site of John’s first performances in Mexico in November 1992. He last performed in the country in 2012, making the return more than a decade after his previous Mexican concerts.

The two shows bring John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road era to its final performance after a tour that began in 2018 and was extended by pandemic-related disruptions. The Mexico concerts were added in 2026 to give John an opportunity to complete the Latin American farewell dates that had been canceled during the pandemic.