Christina Aguilera: The Xperience (commonly referred to as simply The Xperience) was the first concert residency by American singer Christina Aguilera. It was produced by Live Nation Entertainment and was performed at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas. The residency was held for 24 performances separated into four legs, starting on May 31, 2019 and concluding on March 7, 2020. Aguilera performed material from her discography, as well as several covers and remixes. A fifth leg was planned as the final leg of the residency, set to begin towards the end of 2020 and continue until November 21, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the shows were suspended and eventually canceled on September 30, 2020.
Christina Aguilera: The Xperience was themed around 70s disco and outer space, featuring galactic visuals and disco remixes. It also draws inspiration from the retrofuturism movement and Cirque du Soleil in its staging and fashion. The residency is divided into six acts, with each act being marked by its own theme, colors, textures and scents, playing into the residency's "multi-sensory" aspect. The show alludes to Aguilera's notorious nickname, Xtina, through its name, as well as the X-shaped catwalk. Christina Aguilera: The Xperience received positive reviews with critics complimenting the show's production, costuming and Aguilera's vocals.
Background and development
The residency had been quietly in talks for several years before its announcement. Aguilera had taken a break from touring for 10 years, following the conclusion of the Back to Basics Tour (2006–2008), due to her concern of touring with children. During this time she began planning the residency. Following the conclusion of The Liberation Tour, which visited North America between September and November 2018, Aguilera made a surprise appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on January 29, 2019, where she made the official announcement of the residency. The first set of tickets released were the first and second leg, which took place between May and June, and September and October respectively. Fans who signed up through Aguilera's website would have access to the fan presale, which was available from January 30 at 10 a.m. PT, while American Express card members would have access to the presale starting from 12 p.m. PT the same day. Caesars Rewards members and Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers would have access to a second presale, starting at 10 a.m. PT the following day. All presales were available until 10 a.m. PT on February 1, 2019. Tickets became available to the general public on February 2, 2019, at 10 a.m. PT with ticket prices starting at $60, and a limited amount of meet and greets available. $1 from each ticket sold would benefit The Shade Tree, a non-profit shelter in Southern Nevada for women and children.