Paul McCartney’s last performance in the UK was his legendary set at Glastonbury 2022. Critics called it ‘a masterclass from the greatest living cultural figure in this country’s history’ and ‘one of the most thrilling, uplifting, banger-filled, star-studded sets’ that the festival had ever seen.
If you missed out on seeing that show in person two years ago, now is your chance to make up for it. The Beatles icon has announced that he will finally be bringing his Got Back tour to the UK.
Paul launched the tour in 2022 and has already taken it to cities across the US, Australia and South America, so we know a little bit about what to expect. Prepare to belt along to ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Live and Let Die’ and ‘Got to Get You into My Life’, alongside loads of other classics and some newer material.
Sound good? You bet it does? Here’s how you can get your hands on tickets for Got Back in the UK.
When is Paul McCartney going on his UK tour 2024?
Macca will be playing at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15. Then he’ll be at the O2 Arena in London on Wednesday December 18 and Thursday December 19.
When do tickets go on sale?
Get it in you diaries – tickets go on general sale on Ticketmaster here from 10am on Friday June 21.
Is there a presale?
You bet. Presale for all four shows went live today (Wednesday June 19) at 10am. Find Manchester presale here or become a Co-op member to be first in line. And, if you’re an O2 Priority member, find London presale here.
How much are Paul McCartney tickets?
In the presale, tickets ranged massively in price – with some first tier tickets at the Co-op Live going for £107 and seats at the back of the O2 Arena in London priced at around £125 (excluding booking fees – up to £146 including them).
The presale was criticised by face-value ticketing site Twickets for the number of supposed touts that snapped up tickets and are attempting to sell them at extortionate prices (well over £500). As always, beware of buying from resale sites.
Can I go VIP?
If you have the cash to splash, absolutely. Fans who book a VIP ticket at the O2 will get to enjoy VIP entrance to the arena, access to the VIP lounge and seats in the venue's VIP blocks.
As a VIP at Manchester’s Co-op Live, you’ll get a complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink, premium refreshments, top-quality food, an exclusive merchandise shop and dedicated toilets. For more info, head to the official hospitality partner, Seat Unique.
Where else is Paul McCartney touring as part of his Got Back tour?
Before he lands on home soil, Paul will be playing shows across South America in October, then Paris and Madrid at the beginning of December. His London shows will mark the end of the tour.
What has been said about the tour?
On announcing his UK string of shows, Paul 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. Let’s get set to party. I can’t wait to see you.’
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