The Beatles live: Star-Club, Hamburg – 31 May 1962
Thursday 31 May 1962 | Live
Star-Club, Grosse Freiheit, Hamburg, Germany
On Thursday 31 May 1962, The Beatles performed at the Star-Club in Hamburg — the final night of their first residency at the city's newest and most celebrated rock 'n' roll venue.
The Star-Club Residency
The Star-Club, located on Grosse Freiheit in Hamburg's St. Pauli district, had opened in April 1962 and quickly established itself as the premier rock 'n' roll venue in the city. The Beatles were among its earliest and most celebrated acts.
Their first Star-Club residency had begun on Friday 13 April 1962 and ran for seven weeks, during which The Beatles performed 48 nights and accumulated 172 hours of stage time. The 31 May show brought that remarkable stint to a close.
The group left Hamburg on Saturday 2 June 1962, returning to Liverpool. This was their third Hamburg residency within two years — but it would not be their last. They returned to the Star-Club twice more before the end of 1962, cementing their reputation as one of the hardest-working live acts in rock and roll.
Key Facts: 31 May 1962
- Venue: Star-Club, Grosse Freiheit, Hamburg, Germany
- Occasion: Final night of first Star-Club residency
- Residency dates: 13 April – 31 May 1962
- Total nights: 48
- Total hours on stage: 172
- Departure from Hamburg: 2 June 1962
- Hamburg visit number: Third residency in two years
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Beatles first play the Star-Club in Hamburg?
The Beatles' first Star-Club residency began on Friday 13 April 1962, with the final night taking place on 31 May 1962.
How many nights did The Beatles play during their first Star-Club residency?
48 nights in total, accumulating 172 hours of stage time over seven weeks.
How many times did The Beatles play the Star-Club?
Three times in 1962. After their first residency (April–May), they returned twice more before the end of the year.
When did The Beatles leave Hamburg after their first Star-Club residency?
They left Hamburg on Saturday 2 June 1962, the day after their final show on 31 May.
Was the Star-Club residency The Beatles' last time in Hamburg?
No. Although it was their third Hamburg residency overall, The Beatles returned to the Star-Club two more times before the end of 1962, making it their most frequently visited Hamburg venue.
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