The Beatles live: Olympia Stadium, Detroit
The second date of The Beatles’ final North American tour saw them perform two shows, at 2pm and 7pm, before a total of 28,000 fans at Detroit’s Olympia Stadium. …
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The Beatles live: International Amphitheatre, Chicago
The Beatles began their 14-date final tour with two concerts at Chicago’s International Amphitheater, a venue they had previously played in September 1964.
The Beatles live: Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, Manila, Philippines
The Beatles and Brian Epstein were unaware that a reception with the Philippines’ First Lady, Imelda Marcos, had been arranged for them to attend, followed by a luncheon in …
The Beatles live: Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo
The Beatles performed their last two shows at the Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo, Japan on this day. They performed five times in total at the venue over three …
The Beatles live: Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo
The Beatles performed two shows at the Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo, Japan on this day.
The Beatles live: Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo
The Beatles’ long journey to Tokyo ended with their arrival at Haneda Airport at 3.40am on this morning. In the evening they played the first of five concerts at …
The Beatles live: Ernst Merck Halle, Hamburg
The Beatles hadn’t been to Hamburg since 1 January 1963, following their final residency at the city’s Star-Club venue. On this day, however, they were greeted as conquering heroes …
The Beatles live: Grugahalle, Essen, Germany
In the morning The Beatles were driven in a fleet of Mercedes cars, flanked by police on motorcycles, to Munich railway station. From there a special train took The …
The Beatles live: Circus-Krone-Bau, Munich, Germany
The Beatles’ brief 1966 tour of West Germany, Japan and the Philippines began on this day, with two concerts at the Circus-Krone-Bau in Munich, Germany.
The Beatles live: NME Poll-Winners’ show – their final UK concert
Although they famously performed on the rooftop of Apple in January 1969, 1 May 1966 was The Beatles’ final scheduled live appearance in Britain.
Lennon and Harrison watch The Lovin’ Spoonful in London
There was no recording session scheduled for 18 April 1966, so John Lennon and George Harrison went to the Marquee Club in London, where they saw The Lovin’ Spoonful …
Brian Epstein announces The Beatles’ 1966 tours
The Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein announced on this day the group’s plans to tour Germany, Japan, the Philippines and the United States.
Paul McCartney meets Stevie Wonder
Paul McCartney saw young Motown star Stevie Wonder perform on this day at the Scotch Of St James club in London.
The Beatles live: Capitol Cinema, Cardiff
The Beatles’ final UK tour ended with two concerts at the Capitol Cinema in Cardiff, Wales. They had previously performed at the venue on 27 May 1963 and 7 …
The Beatles live: Astoria Cinema, Finsbury Park, London
The Beatles’ final two London concerts took place before hugely enthusiastic audiences.
The Beatles live: Odeon Cinema, Hammersmith, London
The Beatles played four concerts in London over two days during their final UK tour. The first two took place at the Hammersmith Odeon on this day.
The Beatles live: Odeon Cinema, Birmingham
The Beatles’ drove through torrential rain for their final concerts in Birmingham, England.
The Beatles live: Gaumont Cinema, Sheffield
The Beatles performed two shows at this venue, which they visited for the first time on this occasion.
The Beatles live: ABC Cinema, Manchester
These were The Beatles’ final two shows at this venue, which was later renamed the Apollo. They had previously performed twice at the venue, on 20 November 1963 and …
The Beatles live: Empire Theatre, Liverpool – their final Liverpool concerts
The Beatles’ final two concerts in Liverpool took place on this evening at the city’s Empire Theatre.