Photo of Paul on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival

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Paul on stage in Albuquerque, 2025. Photo by MJ Kim

Following Paul's historic three‑night stand at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom earlier in 2025, the acclaimed GOT BACK Tour made its wildly anticipated return to North America, spanning 18 cities — from the electrifying show in Santa Barbara to closing triumphantly with two sold‑out nights at Chicago’s United Center.

Paul and the band in Santa Barbara, 2025. Photo by MJ Kim

Paul performing at the Santa Barbara Bowl, 2025. Photo by MJ Kim

Paul on stage in Palm Desert, on the 2025 'Got Back' tour. Photo by MJ Kim

Paul on stage in Las Vegas, on the 2025 'Got Back' tour. Photo by MJ Kim

Paul on stage in Albuquerque, on the 2025 'Got Back' tour. Photo by MJ Kim

Black and white photo of Paul at the piano, with the word BEATLES displayed behind him, during his performance at Coors Field in Denver, 2025. Photo by MJ Kim.

Black and white photo of Paul leaving the stage and high-fiving fans at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, 2025. Photo by MJ Kim.

Colour photograph of Paul McCartney performing at the piano during “Live and Let Die” at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, 2025.

Colour photo of Paul performing at the piano, with the crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis behind him.

Black and white photo of Paul performing with an acoustic guitar on stage at the BOK Center in Tulsa, 2025, with stage lighting highlighting his silhouette. Photo by MJ Kim.

Fans in San Antonio on the 2025 GOT BACK tour. 

Paul bringing fans onstage in San Antonio

Paul on stage in New Orleans on the 2025 GOT BACK tour

Paul in Atlanta on the 2025 GOT BACK tour

Paul backstage with Sabrina Carpenter in Nashville, on the GOT BACK 2025 tour

Paul on stage in Nashville on the 2025 GOT BACK tour

Paul on stage in Columbus on the 2025 GOT BACK tour

Photo of Paul McCartney performing on stage at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena, with colorful lasers and bright stage lights illuminating the scene.

Portrait photograph of Paul McCartney surrounded by blue stage lights while standing at the Magic Piano at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center

Black and white photograph of Paul McCartney with motion blur as he runs toward the stage for his show at Montreal’s Bell Centre during the 2025 “Got Back” tour.

Paul McCartney on stage with his band at Montreal’s Bell Centre, with tour screens in the background displaying visuals for The Beatles’ classic “Michelle” during his 2025 “Got Back” tour.

Paul McCartney on stage at Hamilton’s First Ontario Centre, flanked by the Paris Port Dover Pipe Band, with tartan-patterned tour screens in the background as he performs Wings’ classic 'Mull of Kintyre' during his 2025 GOT BACK tour.

Photo of Paul taken from behind as he performs on stage at Chicago’s sold‑out United Center, looking out toward the arena crowd

Colour photograph of Paul backstage with his band, featuring from left to right: Abe Laboriel Jr., Brian Ray, Rusty Anderson, Paul McCartney and Paul “Wix” Wickens.

GOT BACK Tour 2025

Leading up to his appearance on the 50th anniversary episode of Saturday Night Live, Paul surprised fans with three pop-up shows at Bowery Ballroom, New York. Photos by MJ Kim.

Wide‑angle shot of the crowd, taken from the balcony and looking towards the stage, with fans packed into the intimate Bowery Ballroom.

Black and white photograph of Paul arriving at the Bowery Ballroom 

Close up shot of Paul McCartney playing his Höfner bass at he Bowery Ballroom

Photograph of Paul McCartney and Martin Short backstage of the SNL’s 50th Anniversary show

Photo of Paul at the mic stand with Rusty Anderson during SNL’s 50th Anniversary show.

Paul Rocks New York City 2025

In a night that will go down in history, Paul headlined the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2022, playing a three hour set crammed with hits from his 60 year career.  From a 100,000 strong chorus of fans singing ‘Hey Jude’ to special guests from across the pond who rocked the night away.

Paul on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2022

Paul in front of the huge Glastonbury crowd during his headline set

Paul greeted by thousands of iconic Glastonbury flags, 2022

Paul stormed the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival, playing a three hour set crammed with hits from his 60 year career.

Paul and 'West Coast' friend Dave Grohl duetting on 'I Saw Her Standing There' and 'Band On The Run'

Paul and his 'East Coast' friend Bruce Springsteen, who launched into a roaring rendition of ‘Glory Days’ followed by ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’.

Paul stands with his left arm raised and his back to the camera, facing a crowd of people holding flags

Paul stands facing the crowd at Glastonbury, illuminated by a spotlight

Paul plays guitar with Dave Grohl on stage at Glastonbury

Black and white photo of Paul and Bruce Springsteen singing to each other on stage

Paul and the band play with Dave Grohl and Bruce Springsteen at Glastonbury

Paul plays an intimate Glastonbury warm up show at the Cheese & Grain in Frome, Somerset, June 2022. 

Glastonbury 2022

A crowd in front of a stage cheering while confetti falls

A crowd of people cheer in front of a stage while confetti falls

Following more than a year of speculation, Paul returned to U.S. stages with the aptly named ‘GOT BACK’ Tour. Kicking off on April 28th 2022 the tour went across 13 different cities coast to coast before Paul’s highly anticipated Glastonbury set in the UK.

Photo of the Crowd at Paul's Opening Night show at Spokane Arena, April 28th 2022.

Paul stands on stage in front of a photo of George Harrison

Paul playing guitar on a raised stage, with a light projection in the shape of a bird underneath him

Paul and the band hold hands and jump in the air, in front of a large crowd

Paul stands in front of the Magical Mystery Tour bus

Paul and the band on stage during the GOT BACK Tour. Hollywood, Florida 2022

Black and white photo of Paul walking up steps backstage, holding a mug

Photo of the GOT BACK tour stage, with explosions and lasers during Paul McCartney's set at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

GOT BACK Tour 2022

Paul headed out on the road following the release of his number #1 album ‘Egypt Station’ on his ‘Freshen Up Tour’. Starting in September 2018 in Canada; the tour continued into winter with a short European leg including hometown shows in Liverpool and London in the UK. 'Freshen Up' went to storm South and North America in 2019 with sold-out shows including a once in a lifetime gig at Dodger Stadium in LA.

The crowd at the Polo Ground, Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Crowd at Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil

Paul performing at Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil

Freshen Up Tour

Paul’s One On One tour began in April 2016 and over 77 shows to over 2 million people across the United States, Canada, Argentina, Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. The tour ended in December 2017 with Paul’s first shows in Australia and New Zealand in over 20 years.

Opening Night of Paul's 'One On One' tour at Save Mart Center, Fresno 

Paul and Krist Novoselic performing at the Key Arena, Seattle

Paul's 'One On One' tour at the Key Arena, Seattle

Paul's 'One On One' tour at the Moda Center, Portland

Paul and the Delta Police Pipe Band performing at the Rogers Arena, Vancouver

Paul performing with Diana Krall at the Rogers Arena, Vancouver

Paul's 'One On One' tour at the Rogers Arena, Vancouver

Paul performing with Jimmy Fallon at the Rogers Arena, Vancouver

"Simon says hug my Mom" at the Denny Sanford Premier Centre, Sioux Falls

Paul meeting Mrs. Thelma Mothershed Wair and Ms. Elizabeth Eckford of the Little Rock Nine - pioneers of the civil rights movement and inspiration for 'Blackbird'.

Hometown tribute to Prince at Target Centre, Minneapolis

French and British flags flying in Paul's Paris show

French proposal in Paris! Couple get engaged on stage at the Accor Arena

Paul takes his ‪'One On One'‬ tour to Europe, kicking off in Düsseldorf, Germany

Buenos Aires is Rock-iando! Adios Argentina.

10-year-old Leila has wish granted, playing bass with Paul on stage in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Paul's 'One On One' tour at the Estadio Unico de la Plata, Buenos Aires

Paul during the 'One On One' tour at the Key Arena, Seattle

Engagements R Us! Congratulations to Rubén and Marina in Madrid 

Now that's what I call a Rock Show! Olympic Stadium, Munich 

Happy band of brothers! Olympic stadium, Munich

Now that's what I call a Rock Show! Olympic stadium, Munich

'One On One' with 70,000! Pinkpop Festival, Netherlands

Paul signs an 'absent card' for a young fan, Berlin

Great welcome back to Boston. House record!  Thanks to everyone who was at Fenway.

Paul and Bob Weir get it on at Fenway Park, Boston. Grateful Beatle! 

12 year old wants to hold my hand at Golden 1 Centre, Sacramento.

We loved rocking at the Roadhouse! Small surprise gig in the desert (Pioneertown).

Paul arriving at Tokyo International Airport, 2017

Opening night at the historic Budokan, Tokyo, 2017

Paul during the second show at the Tokyo Dome, 2017

Paul performing during his third show at the Tokyo Dome, 2017

Paul and the crowd at the Tokyo Dome, 2017

The crowd surprising Paul during his third show at the Tokyo Dome, 2017

'One On One' Tour 

Paul’s 'Out There' Tour started in Brazil in 2013 and continued until October 2015. With over 90 shows across eighteen countries including; South Korea, Japan Poland, Austria and Canada to name a few - 'Out There' saw Paul and his band visiting some places they’ve never been before. Photos by MJ Kim.

Arriving in Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 4th May 2013

Paul at soundcheck, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 4th May 2013

Rusty, Wix, Abe, Paul and Brian checking out the new tour programme, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 4th May 2013

About to go on stage, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 4th May 2013

The view from Paul's microphone, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 4th May 2013

Paul on stage, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 4th May 2013

Paul and Abe sharing the mic, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 4th May 2013

The crowd in Bello Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 4th May 2013

Paul on stage with Priscila Brito, Luisa Mattos, Camila Flores and Cecilia Cury who organised the Facebook petition, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 4th May 2013

On stage, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 4th May 2013

Paul and the crowd, Goiânia, Brazil, 6th May 2013

The grasshopper stage invasion, Goiânia, Brazil, 6th May 2013

Paul during the grasshopper stage invasion, Goiânia, Brazil, 6th May 2013

He's called Harold..., Goiânia, Brazil, 6th May 2013

The crowd in Goiânia, Goiânia, Brazil, 6th May 2013

Paul leaving his hotel, Warsaw, 22nd June 2013

Fan art, National Stadium, Warsaw, 22nd June 2013

Welcome to Poland, National Stadium, Warsaw, 22nd June 2013

Paul coming on stage, National Stadium, Warsaw, 22nd June 2013

Hey Paul', National Stadium, Warsaw, 22nd June 2013

Paul with his Höfner bass, National Stadium, Warsaw, 22nd June 2013

Rusty, Wix, Paul and Brian performing 'Back in the U.S.S.R.', National Stadium, Warsaw, 22nd June 2013

Paul on stage, National Stadium, Warsaw, 22nd June 2013

Paul at his piano during 'Live and Let Die', National Stadium, Warsaw, 22nd June 2013

The Warsaw fans, National Stadium, Warsaw, 22nd June 2013

Stadion Narodowy w Warszawie, National Stadium, Warsaw, 22nd June 2013

Paul travelling to the venue, Verona, June 25th 2013

The Roman Amphitheatre, Verona, June 25th 2013

Brian, Abe, Paul, Wix and Rusty on stage, Roman Amphitheatre, Verona, June 25th 2013

Brian, Paul and Rusty on stage, Roman Amphitheatre, Verona, June 25th 2013

Paul and Abe on stage, Roman Amphitheatre, Verona, June 25th 2013

The Verona crowd, Roman Amphitheatre, Verona, June 25th 2013

Paul flying the flag, Roman Amphitheatre, Verona, June 25th 2013

Paul and the band performing 'Live and Let Die', Roman Amphitheatre, Verona, June 25th 2013

The venue from the rafters, Barclays Center, Brooklyn, 8th June 2013

Paul on stage, Barclays Center, Brooklyn, 8th June 2013

Paul on stage, Barclays Center, Brooklyn, 10th June 2013

Paul waving the Canadian flag on stage, Scotiabank Place, Ottawa, 13th June 2013

Rusty and Wix on stage, Scotiabank Place, Ottawa, 13th June 2013

Rusty, Wix, Paul, Abe and Brian on stage, Scotiabank Place, Ottawa, 13th June 2013

The scoreboard, Fenway Park, Boston, 9th July 2013

An original 1966 Beatles banner in the crowd, Fenway Park, Boston, 9th July 2013

Send Us A Kiss Kiss, Fenway Park, Boston, 9th July 2013

Paul on stage, Nationals Park, Washington DC, 12th July 2013

Fans singing along, Nationals Park, Washington DC, 12th July 2013

Live And Let Die, Nationals Park, Washington DC, 12th July 2013

Paul on stage, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, 14th July 2013

Hug A Hoosier, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, 14th July 2013

End of the show, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, 14th July 2013

Paul at soundcheck, Miller Park, Milwaukee, 16th July 2013

Paul walking on stage, Miller Park, Milwaukee, 16th July 2013

Live And Let Die, Miller Park, Milwaukee, 16th July 2013

Pat Smear, Dave Grohl, Brian, Paul, Rusty and Krist Novoselic, Safeco Field, Seattle, 19th July 2013

Rusty, Dave Grohl, Paul, Pat Smear and Brian, Safeco Field, Seattle, 19th July 2013

Dave Grohl and Paul sharing the mic, Safeco Field, Seattle, 19th July 2013

An encore to remember, Safeco Field, Seattle, 19th July 2013

The crowd, Investors Group Field, Winnipeg, 12th August 2013

Paul playing 'Live and Let Die', Osaka, 11th November 2013

Fans before the show at the Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, 19th November 2013

The view from the Tokyo Dome stage before the show, Tokyo, 19th November 2013

Fans at the Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, 19th November 2013

Paul and Abe on stage, Tokyo, 19th November 2013

Paul joking with the crowd, Tokyo, 19th November 2013

Rusty saying 'Thank You' in Japanese, Tokyo, 19th November 2013

Outside the Tokyo Dome before the concert, Tokyo, 21st November 2013

Fans outside the Tokyo Dome before the concert, Tokyo, 21st November 2013

Fans waiting for Paul's arrival, Tokyo, 21st November 2013

Paul arriving at the Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, 21st November 2013

Fans at the Tokyo Dome soundcheck, Tokyo, 21st November 2013

The crowd at the Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, 21st November 2013

Fans at the Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, 21st November 2013

Rusty, Wix, Paul, Abe and Brian, Tokyo, 21st November 2013

'Happy anniversary Toronto!' Air Canada Centre, Toronto 

'O Canada! Thank you Toronto! You were amazing!' Air Canada Centre, Toronto 

Warm up at Toronto Maple Leafs team dressing room, Air Canada Centre, Toronto 

'Mull Of Kintyre', Air Canada Centre, Toronto  

'Spotlight on Penn State', Bryce Jordan Center, State College

'Peace in Pennsylvania' Bryce Jordan Center, State College

'Thank you Columbus O-hi-hi-hi-o!' Nationwide Arena, Columbus

'Out There'

Paul, Wix, Rusty, Abe and Brian rehearsed in Los Angeles ahead of Paul’s Goliath ‘Out There’ tour which spanned from May 2013 until October 2015. Photos by MJ Kim

Paul at rehearsals, Los Angeles, April 13th 2013

Paul at his piano during rehearsals, Los Angeles, April 13th 2013

Rusty at rehearsals, Los Angeles, April 13th 2013

Rusty, Paul and Brian at rehearsals, Los Angeles, April 13th 2013

Abe at rehearsals, Los Angeles, April 13th 2013

Brian, Paul and Rusty at rehearsals, Los Angeles, April 13th 2013

Paul and Abe sharing a mic at rehearsals, Los Angeles, April 13th 2013

Paul being interviewed during a break, Los Angeles, April 13th 2013

Paul on stage at rehearsals, Los Angeles, April 13th 2013

Paul rehearsing 'My Valentine' with Johnny Depp on screen, Los Angeles, April 13th 2013

Abe and Paul on stage at rehearsals, Los Angeles, April 13th 2013

Rusty, Wix, Paul, Abe and Brian rehearsing on stage, Los Angeles, April 13th 2013

'Out There' Rehearsals

On the Run began on 15 July 2011, with McCartney’s first two concerts at Yankee Stadium in New York City before travelling across North America then onto the U.A.E at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which was Paul’s first time playing there. On The Run then rock n’ rolled into Europe and Russia before the end of the year. The tour continued into 2012 with second leg in Europe and North America plus dates across Latin America.

'On The Run' Crowd Chicago 1st August 2011

Teenage Cancer Trust, Royal Albert Hall, 29-Mar-12

Live

GOT BACK Tour 2025

Paul Rocks New York City 2025

Glastonbury 2022

GOT BACK Tour 2022

Freshen Up Tour

'One On One' Tour

'Out There'

'Out There' Rehearsals

On The Run

Lollapalooza Festival 2015

12-12-12 Concert

12-12-12 Rehearsals

2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony

GOT BACK Tour 2025

GOT BACK Tour 2022

'Out There'

Lollapalooza Festival 2015

2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Paul Rocks New York City 2025

Freshen Up Tour

'Out There' Rehearsals

12-12-12 Concert

Glastonbury 2022

'One On One' Tour

On The Run

12-12-12 Rehearsals