Paul McCartney live: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City – 31 May 1993

Monday 31 May 1993 | Live, Paul McCartney
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

On Monday 31 May 1993, Paul McCartney performed at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri — the 30th night of the New World Tour, which ran across 77 dates in 19 countries between February and December 1993. The show was attended by 42,934 fans.

Paul Is Live

Performances of 'Drive My Car', 'Looking For Changes', 'C’Mon People', and 'Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!' from this show were included on McCartney's 1993 live album Paul Is Live.

McCartney's publicist Geoff Baker captured the moment in Club Sandwich (Summer 1993):

"Kansas City – The Arrowhead Stadium erupts as Paul adds the old Beatles standard (courtesy of Little Richard) 'Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!' – to the set. For the second month running, The New World Tour tops Billboard's chart of top-grossing concerts."

— Geoff Baker, publicist, Club Sandwich, Summer 1993

The Band

• Paul McCartney – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards
• Linda McCartney – vocals, keyboards, percussion
• Hamish Stuart – guitar, bass guitar, vocals
• Robbie McIntosh – guitar, vocals
• Paul 'Wix' Wickens – keyboards, vocals
• Blair Cunningham – drums, percussion

Soundcheck Setlist

1. 'Matchbox'
2. 'Just Because'
3. 'No Other Baby'
4. 'Off The Ground'
5. 'We Can Work It Out'
6. 'Biker Like An Icon'
7. 'Singing The Blues'
8. 'Ain't That A Shame'
9. 'C Moon'
10. 'Get Out Of My Way'
11. 'Twenty Flight Rock'

Concert Setlist

1. 'Drive My Car'
2. 'Coming Up'
3. 'Looking For Changes'
4. 'Another Day'
5. 'All My Loving'
6. 'Let Me Roll It'
7. 'Peace In The Neighbourhood'
8. 'Off The Ground'
9. 'Can't Buy Me Love'
10. 'Robbie's Bit'
11. 'Good Rockin' Tonight'
12. 'We Can Work It Out'
13. 'And I Love Her'
14. 'Every Night'
15. 'Hope Of Deliverance'
16. 'Michelle'
17. 'Biker Like An Icon'
18. 'Here, There And Everywhere'
19. 'Yesterday'
20. 'My Love'
21. 'Lady Madonna'
22. 'Live And Let Die'
23. 'Let It Be'
24. 'Magical Mystery Tour'
25. 'C’Mon People'
26. 'The Long And Winding Road'
27. 'Paperback Writer'
28. 'Fixing A Hole'
29. 'Penny Lane'
30. 'Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band'
31. 'Band On The Run'
32. 'Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!'
33. 'I Saw Her Standing There'
34. 'Hey Jude'

New World Tour

The New World Tour was Paul McCartney's most extensive solo tour to date, spanning 77 dates across 19 countries from February to December 1993. It visited Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, and consistently topped Billboard's chart of top-grossing concerts.

Full Tour Dates

Europe (February 1993)

• 18 February 1993: Forum di Assago, Milan, Italy
• 19 February 1993: Forum di Assago, Milan, Italy
• 22 February 1993: Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany
• 23 February 1993: Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany

Australia & New Zealand (March 1993)

• 5 March 1993: Subiaco Oval, Perth, Australia
• 9 March 1993: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
• 10 March 1993: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
• 13 March 1993: Oval, Adelaide, Australia
• 16 March 1993: Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia
• 17 March 1993: Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia
• 20 March 1993: Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia
• 22 March 1993: Parramatta Stadium, Sydney, Australia
• 23 March 1993: Parramatta Stadium, Sydney, Australia
• 27 March 1993: Western Springs Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand

North America (April–June 1993)

• 14 April 1993: Sam Boyd Silver Bowl, Whitney, USA
• 17 April 1993: Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim, USA
• 20 April 1993: Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las Cruces, USA
• 22 April 1993: Astrodome, Houston, USA
• 24 April 1993: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, USA
• 27 April 1993: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis, USA
• 29 April 1993: Busch Stadium, St Louis, USA
• 1 May 1993: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, USA
• 5 May 1993: Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati, USA
• 7 May 1993: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, USA
• 9 May 1993: Citrus Bowl, Orlando, USA
• 21 May 1993: Winnipeg Stadium, Winnipeg, Canada
• 23 May 1993: Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, USA
• 26 May 1993: Folsom Field, Boulder, USA
• 29 May 1993: Alamodome, San Antonio, USA
• 31 May 1993: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, USA
• 2 June 1993: Milwaukee County Stadium, Milwaukee, USA
• 4 June 1993: Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, USA
• 6 June 1993: CNE Stadium, Toronto, Canada
• 11 June 1993: Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, USA
• 13 June 1993: Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia, USA
• 15 June 1993: Blockbuster Pavilion, Charlotte, USA

Europe (September–October 1993)

• 3 September 1993: Waldbühne, Berlin, Germany
• 5 September 1993: Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria
• 6 September 1993: Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria
• 9 September 1993: Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
• 11 September 1993: Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, England
• 14 September 1993: Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, England
• 15 September 1993: Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, England
• 18 September 1993: Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
• 19 September 1993: Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
• 21 September 1993: Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
• 23 September 1993: Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany
• 25 September 1993: Scandinavium, Gothenburg, Sweden
• 27 September 1993: Spektrum, Oslo, Norway
• 28 September 1993: Spektrum, Oslo, Norway
• 1 October 1993: Globe, Stockholm, Sweden
• 3 October 1993: Maimarkthalle, Mannheim, Germany
• 5 October 1993: Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany
• 6 October 1993: Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany
• 9 October 1993: Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands
• 10 October 1993: Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands
• 13 October 1993: Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France
• 14 October 1993: Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France
• 17 October 1993: Flanders Expo, Ghent, Belgium
• 20 October 1993: Zénith, Toulon, France
• 22 October 1993: Palasport, Florence, Italy
• 23 October 1993: Palasport, Florence, Italy
• 26 October 1993: Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain
• 27 October 1993: Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain

Japan (November 1993)

• 12 November 1993: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
• 14 November 1993: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
• 15 November 1993: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
• 18 November 1993: Fukuoka Dome, Fukuoka, Japan
• 19 November 1993: Fukuoka Dome, Fukuoka, Japan

Latin America (November–December 1993)

• 25 November 1993: Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico
• 27 November 1993: Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico
• 3 December 1993: Estádio do Pacaembu, São Paulo, Brazil
• 5 December 1993: Pedreira Paulo Leminski, Curitiba, Brazil
• 10 December 1993: Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 11 December 1993: Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 12 December 1993: Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 16 December 1993: Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile

Key Facts: 31 May 1993

• Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
• Tour: New World Tour
• Tour date: 30th of 77
• Attendance: 42,934
• Songs on Paul Is Live: 'Drive My Car', 'Looking For Changes', 'C’Mon People', 'Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!'
• Concert songs performed: 34
• Soundcheck songs: 11

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Paul McCartney play Kansas City on the New World Tour?

Paul McCartney performed at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on 31 May 1993 — the 30th date of the New World Tour, attended by 42,934 fans.

What is Paul Is Live?

Paul Is Live is a live album released by Paul McCartney in 1993, documenting the New World Tour. Recordings from the Kansas City show — including 'Drive My Car', 'Looking For Changes', 'C’Mon People', and 'Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!' — appear on the album.

Who was in Paul McCartney's band on the New World Tour?

Linda McCartney, Hamish Stuart, Robbie McIntosh, Paul 'Wix' Wickens, and Blair Cunningham.

How many dates was the New World Tour?

77 dates across 19 countries, running from February to December 1993.

Did the New World Tour top the charts for concert grosses?

Yes. As noted by publicist Geoff Baker in Club Sandwich, the New World Tour topped Billboard's chart of top-grossing concerts for the second consecutive month at the time of the Kansas City show.

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