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Charli XCX Brings Kim Petras Onstage In Brooklyn For ‘Unlock It’
Mumbai, 15th September 2026: Charli XCX turned her Brooklyn concert into a nostalgic pop moment. Kim Petras joined her for “Unlock It.” The surprise appearance thrilled fans at Barclays Center. During her Music, Fashion, Film tour stop in Brooklyn, Charli XCX brought Kim Petras onto the stage. Together, they performed “Unlock It,” their fan-favourite collaboration from Charli’s 2017 mixtape Pop 2.
The performance arrived as Charli continues her ambitious new tour cycle. Her current set combines songs from across her catalogue. It also highlights the experimental pop world that helped define her career. The Brooklyn setlist included “365,” “360,” “Von dutch,” “Sympathy is a knife,” and “Guess.”
Charli XCX and Kim Petras Reunite for ‘Unlock It’
“Unlock It” remains one of Charli XCX’s most celebrated collaborations. The track features Kim Petras and Jay Park. It was released in December 2017 as part of Pop 2. Produced by A. G. Cook and Life Sim, the song captures the futuristic, hyperpop-leaning sound associated with Charli’s most influential work. Its later resurgence also introduced the track to a new generation of listeners.
The song experienced another wave of popularity after a mashup involving “Unlock It” went viral on TikTok. The renewed attention eventually led to the track being retitled “Unlock It (Lock It)” on streaming platforms in 2021.
A Nostalgic Moment During Charli XCX’s Brooklyn Show
Bringing Petras back for “Unlock It” gave the Brooklyn audience a special throwback moment. The surprise performance connected Charli’s current era with the creative world of Pop 2. The appearance was also a reminder of the enduring relationship between Charli’s catalogue and her fanbase. Songs that once lived within an experimental pop ecosystem continue to find new audiences years later.
Charli’s Music, Fashion, Film tour is currently moving through North America. The Brooklyn performance came during her September run before upcoming shows in Toronto, Boston, Washington, Austin, Atlanta and other cities.
With Kim Petras joining Charli XCX for “Unlock It,” the Brooklyn show delivered more than a surprise guest appearance. It revived a defining pop collaboration for a new live audience.
