DJO/TAME IMPALA
Djo/Tame Impala, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA 7/15/2026
There are few concert pairings that could top seeing Djo and Tame Impala together in Philadelphia. From the moment fans poured into Xfinity Mobile Arena, the excitement was unmistakable, and the energy only continued to build throughout the night.
Long before Djo took the stage, the arena was nearly full. When the lights dimmed and Joe Keery made his entrance, the roar from the crowd was one of the loudest ovations for an opening act I’ve ever experienced. Keery, who first gained widespread recognition as Steve Harrington on Stranger Things before finding musical success with Djo and as a member of Post Animal, has clearly built a devoted fanbase.
Djo opened with "Awake," an eerie, atmospheric track that immediately set the tone. Every quiet moment in the song was met with deafening cheers from the audience, creating a unique back-and-forth between performer and fans. Phones shot into the air as the band launched into "Basic Being Basic," a song from the acclaimed Crux album.
The production perfectly complemented the music. A halo-style lighting rig surrounded the stage, while the circular setup allowed Keery to constantly move around and connect with every section of the arena. During "Charlie's Garden," he took over on piano, and when the prerecorded phone call with Stranger Things co-star Charlie Heaton unexpectedly played a "call could not be completed" message instead of the usual dialogue, Keery laughed and exclaimed, "What the f***?!" The unscripted moment brought plenty of laughs before he joked that he'd never successfully grown a plant in his life, making it ironic that he had written a song about a garden.
Djo closed his set with the viral hit "End of Beginning." As thousands of fans sang every word, it felt less like an opening act and more like a headlining performance, setting the perfect tone for what was still to come.
Even during the changeover, the anticipation for Tame Impala continued to grow. Fans illuminated the arena with their phone flashlights as music played over the speakers, creating an electric atmosphere before Kevin Parker and the band finally emerged.
The reaction was immediate. The entire arena jumped to its feet as Parker stepped onto the circular stage, making full use of the unique layout by constantly moving around to engage every side of the crowd. Early in the set, "Borderline" had the entire arena dancing, while "Elephant" featured one of the night's most impressive visual displays. Massive cage-like lighting structures descended beside the stage as strobes and lasers filled the arena, creating a psychedelic spectacle that perfectly matched the band's sound.
The momentum continued with fan favorites "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards" and the recent hit "Dracula," both of which became massive sing-alongs. Every chorus echoed throughout the arena as fans enthusiastically joined in.
Midway through the show, Tame Impala made their way to a smaller B-stage nestled within the audience. Surrounded by vintage-style lamps and fans on all sides, the performance briefly shifted into a more intimate setting before the band returned to the main stage.
Back under the full production, they launched into "Let It Happen," the iconic centerpiece from 2015's Currents, reigniting the crowd's energy. The main set concluded with three beloved songs; "Yes I'm Changing," "Eventually," and "New Person, Same Old Mistakes" each drawing thunderous applause.
Of course, no one believed the night was truly over. The crowd erupted into chants for an encore, and the band returned to deliver three more songs before closing the evening with "End of Summer."
From Djo's charismatic performance to Tame Impala's mesmerizing visuals and unforgettable setlist, the night showcased two of modern music's most compelling live acts. It was an incredible evening in Philadelphia and a concert that everyone in attendance is unlikely to forget anytime soon.
Shot and Written by Jonah van Bemmelen
