Paul McCartney announces 2024 UK and European ‘Got Back’ tour

Paul McCartney has announced a run of UK and European headline shows for later this year. Find all the details below.

The soloist and Beatles legend is due to perform in Paris and Madrid this December as part of his ‘Got Back’ tour. He’ll then play two gigs at the Co-Op Live arena in Manchester (December 14, 15) and a pair of concerts at The O2 in London (18,19).

Tickets go on general sale at 10am local time this Friday (June 21) – you’ll be able to buy yours here. A fan pre-sale will take place at the same time on Wednesday (19) for the UK dates – find more information here.

In a statement, McCartney said: “I’m excited to be ending my year and 2024 tour dates in the UK. It’s always such a special feeling to play shows on our home soil. It’s going to be an amazing end to the year.”

He added: “Let’s get set to party. I can’t wait to see you.”

See the announcement post below, along with the full itinerary.

Paul McCartney’s 2024 UK and European tour dates are:

DECEMBER
04 – La Defense Arena, Paris, France
05 – La Defense Arena, Paris, France
09 – Wizink Centre, Madrid, Spain
⁠10 – Wizink Centre, Madrid, Spain
14 – Co-op Live, Manchester, UK
15 – Co-op Live, Manchester, UK
⁠18 – The O2, London, UK
19 – The O2, London, UK

McCartney’s forthcoming return to the UK will mark the singer-songwriter’s first performances on these shores since his headline set at Glastonbury 2022. He hasn’t played in the capital since 2018, and he last took to the stage in Manchester in 2011.

The newly confirmed shows are set to follow a run of South American dates in October.

McCartney released his most recent solo album, ‘McCartney III’, in 2022.

Last month saw the icon become the first billionaire musician in the UK, with his net worth skyrocketing over the past year.

In other news, Sam Mendes has reportedly cast the Fab Four for his upcoming Beatles biopics. Paul Mescal (Normal People, Aftersun) is believed to be portraying McCartney, as was previously reported.