Paul McCartney's 2025 Got Back Tour: Featuring 'Help!' and More Classic Hits

Paul McCartney's 2025 Got Back Tour: Featuring 'Help!' and More Classic Hits

Paul McCartney's 2025 Got Back Tour is set to feature a new opener: the iconic Beatles song "Help!" The tour kicked off with a smaller show at the Santa Barbara Bowl, where McCartney surprised fans by performing "Help!" with his band. This marked the first time since 1990 that he played the song in its original arrangement.

Fans can expect to hear "Help!" at McCartney's upcoming show on September 29, 2025, in Palm Desert, California. In addition to "Help!", McCartney also performed "Coming Up" early in the setlist, a song typically reserved for VIP soundchecks. The 2025 leg of the Got Back Tour will include 20 shows across North America, visiting cities like Denver, San Antonio, Atlanta, and Buffalo.

McCartney's concerts are known for featuring songs from his extensive career, spanning his time with the Beatles, Wings, and his solo work. His backing band, consisting of Rusty Anderson, Brian Ray, Paul "Wix" Wickens, and Abe Laboriel Jr., has remained consistent since 2002. With a total of 79 shows planned for the Got Back Tour, fans can expect a memorable experience filled with classic hits and timeless music.