The third day of the Corona Capital 2025 festival on Sunday (Nov. 16) delivered an epic finale to Linkin Park’s From Zero World Tour 2025, with the alternative rock band paying tribute to Mexico by rocking lucha libre masks. It also marked the long-awaited and powerful return of Deftones to the Mexico City stage after nearly a decade, along with an emotional set from indie rock greats TV on the Radio.
On the Doritos stage, British band James, who performed at the first edition of the popular Mexican festival 15 years ago, brought joy and good vibes with frontman Tim Booth’s dancing and swaying. Meanwhile, Weezer delivered California vibes with their rock and power pop tunes that have inspired a new generation of artists like Olivia Rodrigo.
Jerry Cantrell, the legendary guitarist of Alice in Chains, made his Corona Capital debut with his solo project, thrilling the crowd with heavy riffs and performances of classic hits from his iconic ’90s band, like “Would?” and “Rooster.” AFI brought a punk and emo rock edge to the marathon lineup, while Canadian band TR/ST closed out the Viva Tent stage with their dark and atmospheric synthpop sound.
The third day of the rock-filled festival also featured bands like Of Monsters And Men, Peach Pit, Cut Copy, Syml, Kadavar, Alexandra Savior, and Rose Gray.
In total, the Corona Capital 2025 brought together around 235,000 people over its three days, with 78,000 attending on Friday, 75,000 on Saturday, and 82,000 on Sunday, according to promoter Ocesa.
Here are five of our favorite moments from Day 3 of the festival. (Check out summaries of Day 1 and Day 2 here.)
Linkin Park, Mexican Wrestling and a Message in Spanish
Image Credit: Ocesa/Santiago Covarrubias
Linkin Park wrapped up their From Zero World Tour 2025 in Mexico City, the very place where they kicked off their global journey last January at the GNP Seguros Stadium. A perfect full-circle moment that the California band celebrated with a message in Spanish from their frontman Mike Shinoda, along with colorful wrestling masks worn by the band members during their performance of “Papercut” to show their love for the iconic Mexican lucha libre. Check it out here!
“Hi everyone! Are you having a good time? This month marks one year since the release of our album From Zero. We’re so thankful for all the support you’ve given us, both for our music and in this new chapter. Thank you so much,” said Shinoda, as he read the message in Spanish. The singer wrapped it up with a shout of, “¡Viva México, cab–nes!”
Deftones: A Powerful & Triumphant Comeback
Image Credit: Ocesa/César Vicuña
The most anticipated act of the entire festival was Deftones, making its return to Mexico City after almost a decade away. It was a moment celebrated by both longtime and new fans, who packed the Doritos stage to the brim. The band from Sacramento, California, kicked off their set with the lead single from their new album Private Music, “My Mind Is a Mountain,” accompanied by visuals from The Holy Mountain, a 1973 surrealist Mexican film directed by Franco-Chilean filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky.
The setlist from the band, led by vocalist Chino Moreno, also included classic hits like “Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away),” “My Own Summer (Shove It),” “Rocket Skates,” “Sextape,” “Hole in the Earth” and “Change (In the House of Flies),” which they blended with newer tracks like “Genesis,” “Ecdysis,” and “Milk of the Madonna.” The crowd erupted into chants of “Chino, Chino,” and the energy hit its peak with “Engine No. 9” and “7 Words.”
Weezer Brings California Heat
The Los Angeles-based band made its way back to Mexico, bringing along a special guest: the insanely talented drummer Josh Freese, who’s currently part of Nine Inch Nails. His skills added an extra dose of excitement and energy to the performance led by frontman and guitarist Rivers Cuomo. The band’s set won over the crowd with hits like “My Name Is Jonas,” “Dope Nose,” “No One Else,” “Perfect Situation,” “Hash Pipe,” and “Surf Wax America.”
The big surprise of the show? A cover of Hole’s classic “Celebrity Skin.”
James, Pioneers of the Capital City Festival
The Manchester-born band returned to Corona Capital 15 years after performing at the very first edition, when lead singer Tim Booth and his bandmates kicked off the then up-and-coming capital city festival. The show was packed with emotional moments, highlighted by the British singer’s freewheeling dance moves. Their setlist included favorites like “Five-O,” “Tomorrow,” “Born of Frustration” and “Laid.”
TV on the Radio Demonstrates Its Indie Rock Mastery
Among the wide array of musical offerings at this year’s Corona Capital, the legendary Brooklyn-based band TV on the Radio stood out, captivating the Sunset stage with its mesmerizing blend of rock, electro, soul, and free jazz. Without a doubt, it was one of the most anticipated acts for the festival’s most discerning attendees.
“Could You,” “Trouble,” “Wolf Like Me,” “Dancing Choose,” and “Staring at the Sun” were part of the setlist from the band led by vocalist Tunde Adebimpe, one of the great veteran acts in the indie scene.
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