MGK
mgk, Xfinity Mobile Center, Philadelphia, PA 12/14/2025
When I saw that mgk was coming to the Xfinity Mobile Center, I knew not even a snowstorm would stop me from being there. From the moment we made our way down to the pit, the anticipation was electric; everyone buzzing, waiting for mgk to finally take the stage.
The stage design alone was jaw-dropping: a massive Statue of Liberty head gripping an oversized cigarette, setting the tone for a night that felt both rebellious and theatrical. When the show kicked off, mgk rose dramatically from the statue’s mouth as his guitar descended from above, launching straight into “Starman,” a new track from Lost Americana. It was an unforgettable opening.
The production throughout the night was explosive, with bursts of fire and sparklers raining down above the statue, adding to the spectacle. Early in the set, mgk paused to connect with the crowd, casually lighting a cigarette and resting it atop his guitar before jumping right back into the music, a moment that perfectly captured his effortless stage presence.
The standout moment of the night came when mgk briefly vanished, only to reappear high above the stage, standing on the statue’s raised hand. From there, cigarette in hand, he launched into “goddamn,” another Lost Americana track, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
With an impressive 34-song setlist, mgk delivered an unforgettable performance from start to finish. By the end of the night, it was impossible not to understand why he commands such a fiercely loyal fanbase.
Shot and Written by Jonah van Bemmelen
