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Paul McCartney Reopens Hamilton’s TD Coliseum With Beatles-Heavy Show

The concert marked the first event at the arena after an 18‑month, $300‑million overhaul.

Overview

  • McCartney headlined the Nov. 21 reopening of the venue, formerly known as FirstOntario Centre, following a full redesign.
  • The 18,000-seat arena returned to operation after a roughly $300-million renovation timed to the relaunch.
  • He opened with “Help,” reached back for the Quarrymen’s “In Spite of All the Danger,” and performed “Something” on George Harrison’s ukulele.
  • Live and Let Die” was staged with pyrotechnics and a fireworks display, underscoring the show’s large-scale production.
  • The stop followed back-to-back Montreal dates on his revived Got Back tour, which is poised to wrap in Chicago within days.