The ironically-titled Up and Coming Tour began on March 28th 2010 in Arizona and went on to the UK, Canada and South America, ending at Las Vegas in 2011.

In 2010 Paul recieved the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from President Obama. Paul is the third ever winner of the Gershwin prize, the most prestigious American award for popular music. After collecting the award Paul performed at a star-studded concert inside the White House, playing songs such as 'Eleanor Rigby', 'Let it Be' and in tribute to the US First Lady, 'Michelle'.

On Thursday 1st July 2010, Paul played an exclusive show in aid of the Old Vic Theatre Trust and to lend his support to the Meat Free Monday campaign as part of the Old Vic's Summer Party. Taking place in The Boiler House at Battersea Power Station, the event was an invite-only affair, and featured a rousing rendition of ‘Hey Jude’ with actor (and Old Vic artistic director) Kevin Spacey joining in on backing vocals

Paul's performance in Harlem at the world famous Apollo Theatre was an invite-only concert for SIRIUS XM listeners to celebrate reaching 20 Million subscribers. Paul performed songs from his unrivalled back catalogue, including many Beatles, Wings and solo classics, for SIRIUS XM subscribers. SIRIUS XM broadcast the concert live nationwide as well as offering a few lucky subscribers the opportunity to attend the unprecedented event.

Paul and his band play a lunchtime show at the historic 100 Club venue, in what will be Paul’s smallest show since his headline-grabbing gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool back in 1999. This show was a once in a lifetime opportunity for fans to watch Paul up close and extremely personal.

Following a year of massive international-headline-grabbing sellout stadium shows, Paul announced he would bring 2010 to a close with two very special intimate and personal homecoming shows. Paul and his band played two spectacular nights of celebrating and rock n’ roll in London and Liverpool.

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 Monday 4th June at Buckingham Palace Paul joined a royal line up of musical stars from the worlds of rock and pop, along with the best of classical music and musical theatre. This historic concert, a celebration of The Queen’s 60-year reign through music, was attended by Her Majesty The Queen, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and other Members of the Royal Family.

Over 27 million people tuned in on Friday night to watch the incredible Olympics opening ceremony in the UK alone, with Paul providing a thrilling and fitting finale. The universally acclaimed event pulled in the highest viewing figures in the UK in almost 15 years. After midnight Paul took to the stage to perform ‘The End’ and a euphoric ‘Hey Jude’ that had all the stadium on their feet and singing along.

Paul was one of several artists who performed at the ‘12-12-12' benefit concert at Madison Square Garden on 12th December 2012. The concert featured performances from Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Roger Waters, Kanye West and The Who. All proceeds from the benefit went to the Robin Hood Foundation who distributed the funds to those in need after the devastating November storm Hurricane Sandy.

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.

Paul performed at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in MGM Grand Las Vegas. The two-day music event hosted by Ryan Seacrest featured an all star line-up including Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry,Queen, Elton John, and many more. Paul debuted two new songs off NEW at the iHeartRadio Music Festival; ‘Save Us’ produced by Paul Epworth and ‘Everybody Out There’ produced by Giles Martin.

Paul took over Hollywood Boulevard for a 15-song set that followed his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Starting off on the roof of the El Capitan Theatre for TV before heading downstairs to delight a crowd of 10,000 with Beatles selections and three songs from NEW. The concert was live-streamed through MySpace now for fans across the globe to watch along.

Paul visited Late Night With Jimmy Fallon where he performed a pair of songs from his upcoming album NEW and a Beatles classic, claimed to have invented the selfie and, in a taped bit, accidentally switched accents with Fallon. Paul’s full 10 song set was released online later in the month.

On the eve of Paul's album NEW being released, Paul performed to students and teachers at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens. Paul performed 13 songs interspersing his set with a friendly Q&A with students from the school. Paul dedicated the title track from his NEW album to wife Nancy, Paul informed the enthusiastic audience the day was also their second wedding anniversary.

Always a fan of impromptu events, Paul took to Times Square to do a free unannounced gig in New York City. Arriving shortly after 1pm Paul performed four tracks from the NEW album with his band in the back of a truck parked on 46th and Broadway. Fans crowded around the makeshift stage to get an up-close view of Paul who commented during the event, “We only get fifteen minutes up here. Andy Warhol predicted that I would get 15 minutes of fame. This is it!” He also took time to thank the NYPD for allowing him to perform in such a busy and iconic part of the city. Fans outside of New York were able to tune in to the event via a webcam situated in Times Square.

Paul continued his string of impromptu gigs with a set in Covent Garden during the lunchtime rush crowd of more than 2,000 fans. Following an announcement on Twitter an hour before Paul sang four songs from his latest album, NEW, from a truck parked on the piazza. It follows a similar stunt in New York last week.

“Tonight it’s all about love.” Paul took to the intimate stage at Irving Plaza in New York City for a surprise Valentine’s Day show. With only a few hundred tickets available, the gig was the hottest ticket in town on Saturday night and was attended by notable celebrities including Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Bradley Cooper, Eddie Murphy, Steve Buscemi, Chris Rock, David Blaine, Emma Stone - to name just a handful! Paul took to the stage around 11pm and played a searing 2 hour club set including dropping rose petals during ‘My Valentine’, dedicated to his wife Nancy. 

In the summer of 2015 Paul headlined several festivals including Chicago's iconic Lollapolloza.

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.

In the summer of 2016 Paul headlined two European festivals whilst on his One On One tour.

These once-in-a-lifetime concerts took place in Indio, California when six of the world’s most iconic and influential rock and roll artists come together for Desert Trip. Paul headlined the two Saturday nights with Neil Young with The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Roger Waters and The Who headlining the other evenings. Including duets with Rihanna and Neil Young over the two weekends - Paul’s Desert Trip shows were once in a lifetime experiences.

Paul’s domination of the desert continued with a surprise announced intimate show at Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace. Announced on the day, tickets were given on a first come, first served allocation.

Paul plays a series of intimate shows to support launch of Egypt Station - Abbey Road Studios in London, LIPA in Liverpool and The Cavern in Liverpool.

Paul McCartney performs an historic set live streamed from New York City's 'Grand Central Station' to celebrate the release of his album, Egypt Station.

The Freshen Up Tour started on 17 September 2018 with a four-concert leg in Canada and was the first tour after the release of Egypt Station. Prior to the announcement of the tour, it was revealed Paul would headline the 17th Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park before a short European leg including hometown shows in Liverpool and London. The tour continued in 2019 to South and North America including a once in a lifetime gig at Dodger Stadium. In November 2019, the tour was extended across Europe into the following year, however, it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Paul headlined both weekends of the 17th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival alongside other acts including Metallica and Childish Gambino. The history-making bill was Paul’s first time appearance at ACL Fest and only North American festival of the year.