The Beatles live: Rialto Theatre, York – 29 May 1963
Wednesday 29 May 1963 | Live
Rialto Theatre, York, England
On Wednesday 29 May 1963, The Beatles performed at the Rialto Theatre in York — their third concert at the venue and part of their UK tour with Roy Orbison.
The Roy Orbison/Beatles UK Tour
The tour had originally been billed as a Roy Orbison headliner, but The Beatles — riding the wave of From Me To You at number one — quickly became the undisputed stars of the show. Orbison was generous about the situation, later speaking warmly of The Beatles’ talent and professionalism.
Throughout the tour, The Beatles performed a tight seven-song set:
- Some Other Guy
- Do You Want To Know A Secret
- Love Me Do
- From Me To You
- Please Please Me
- I Saw Her Standing There
- Twist And Shout
The Beatles at the Rialto Theatre, York
The Rialto was one of The Beatles’ most frequently visited venues in the north of England during 1963. They had previously performed there on 27 February and 13 March 1963, and returned for one further appearance on 27 November 1963 — by which point Beatlemania was at its peak.
Key Facts: 29 May 1963
- Venue: Rialto Theatre, York, England
- Tour: Roy Orbison/Beatles UK Tour
- Beatles’ visit number: 3rd of 4 at this venue
- Songs performed: 7
- Other Rialto dates: 27 February 1963, 13 March 1963, 27 November 1963
Frequently Asked Questions
What did The Beatles perform at the Rialto Theatre on 29 May 1963?
Seven songs: Some Other Guy, Do You Want To Know A Secret, Love Me Do, From Me To You, Please Please Me, I Saw Her Standing There, and Twist And Shout.
How many times did The Beatles play the Rialto Theatre in York?
Four times: 27 February 1963, 13 March 1963, 29 May 1963, and 27 November 1963.
Who headlined the Roy Orbison/Beatles UK Tour?
Roy Orbison was originally billed as the headliner, but The Beatles — with From Me To You at number one — quickly became the main attraction. Orbison graciously acknowledged their popularity and the two acts developed a mutual respect.
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