Paul McCartney Stuns Fans with Surprise Show at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom

The Beatles legend performed an intimate 100-minute set featuring classics and deep cuts, delighting a lucky crowd of 575 attendees.

Paul McCartney announced the surprise show at noon on February 11, with tickets sold on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City.
The 82-year-old musician delivered a 100-minute set blending Beatles hits, Wings tracks, and solo material, including a rare live performance of 'Now and Then.'
Fans scrambled to secure tickets, with many sharing their excitement and disappointment on social media as the exclusive event quickly sold out.
McCartney's energetic performance and connection with the intimate crowd evoked the spirit of his early days at Liverpool's Cavern Club.
A second surprise show at the Bowery Ballroom is rumored, coinciding with McCartney's presence in New York for the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special.