Paul McCartney
They will be the first British shows of his long-running Got Back Tour, which sees the star playing hits from across his career – from the Beatles’ debut single Love Me Do, to Wings’ Band On The Run, and solo hits like Coming Up and Dance Tonight.
The tour kicked off in April 2022 and has so far made more than $200m (£158m) at the box office.
Sir Paul said he was “excited to be ending my year” back at home.
“It’s always such a special feeling to play shows on our home soil,” he said in a statement. “Let’s get set to party. I can’t wait to see you.”
The 81-year-old will play at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena on 14 and 15 December, and at London’s O2 Arena on 18 and 19 December.
Sir Paul simultaneously announced dates in Paris and Madrid.
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The UK dates will be his first since headlining Glastonbury in 2022, when he was joined on stage by Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl.
During an emotional three-hour set, he brought new life to the classic hits that established him as the planet’s most successful and influential living songwriter.
He also sang a virtual duet with John Lennon, played Something on George Harrison’s own ukulele, and blew the fireworks budget for a thrilling Live And Let Die.
Watched by 100,000 fans at Worthy Farm and 2.7 million people on BBC One, the show was hailed as “one of the greatest gigs of all time” by the Times and “about as thrilling as pop music gets” by the Guardian.
It’s Paul McCartney’s 82nd birthday!
In honor of his 82nd year around the sun on June 18, the former Beatle posted to Instagram and revealed he’s certainly hoping to be showered with gifts in celebration of the big day.
They say it is my birthday,” wrote McCartney, referencing the Beatles’ 1968 track “Birthday” from the iconic White Album, “and I’m looking forward to being spoilt rotten by my loved ones!”
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He also received celebratory wishes on social media from some of his kids. His son James, 46, posted a photo of him and Paul hugging to Instagram alongside the message, “Happy Birthday Dad. I will always love you. You are a guiding light that shows me how to move forward. You love me, I love you and that’s all that matters.”
Paul’s daughter Mary, 54, shared a slideshow featuring photos of her father on his own and them together to Instagram, writing in the caption, “Happy Birthday Dad x with all my love x.”
His daughter Stella, 52, posted photos taken by her mom Linda, Paul’s first wife, to Instagram. “PAUL’S BIRTHDAY: Looking at my Dad @PaulMcCartney through my Mum’s lens today… His day…,” she wrote. “Happy birthday, Papa Smurf xx.”
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Julian Lennon, son of Paul’s late Beatles bandmate John Lennon, also celebrated the legendary singer-songwriter’s birthday with a special message on X (formerly known as Twitter).
“Hoppy Birdy, Uncle Paul! Only love… Jude x,” wrote Julian, 61, alongside a video montage featuring photos of himself as a child with Paul.
On June 16, McCartney celebrated Father’s Day with a post shared to Instagram. “I am proud to be a Dad on Father’s Day and wish all the other Dads in the world a great one,” he wrote.
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