Zayn Malik Performs One Direction's 'Night Changes' for the First Time in 10 Years

The emotional performance in Mexico City marked the 10th anniversary of Malik's departure from the band and his first solo arena show.

Zayn Malik opened his Mexico City concert on March 25, 2025, with an emotional rendition of 'Night Changes,' his first performance of a One Direction song in a decade.
The performance coincided with the 10-year anniversary of Malik's departure from One Direction, announced on March 25, 2015.
The Mexico City show, part of Malik's 'Stairway to the Sky' tour, was his first-ever arena performance as a solo artist.
'Night Changes' has seen a resurgence in popularity following the death of Liam Payne in October 2024, adding emotional weight to Malik's tribute.
Malik's setlist included 18 songs, blending his solo hits like 'Pillowtalk' with a Paolo Nutini cover and his first live revisit to One Direction's music.