Paul McCartney live: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo
Monday 27 April 2015 | Live | Out There Tour
Overview
On 27 April 2015, Paul McCartney performed at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, completing the final of three consecutive nights at the venue during the Out There Tour. The show formed the 68th date of a tour that spanned 91 performances across 2013β2015.
The Tokyo Dome β Japan's first domed stadium, with a capacity of approximately 55,000 β has been one of McCartney's most significant Japanese venues across multiple tours. Three consecutive nights at the venue underscored his enduring popularity in Japan, where The Beatles have maintained a devoted fanbase since their 1966 Budokan concerts.
The Out There Tour
The Out There Tour ran from May 2013 to July 2015, covering 91 shows across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It was one of McCartney's longest and most geographically extensive tours, grossing over $184 million worldwide.
Band
- Paul McCartney β vocals, bass, guitar, piano, ukulele
- Rusty Anderson β guitar, vocals
- Brian Ray β guitar, bass, vocals
- Abe Laboriel Jr β drums, vocals
- Paul βWixβ Wickens β keyboards, vocals
Setlist Highlights
The Out There Tour setlist was one of McCartney's most expansive, regularly featuring over 35 songs. Tokyo highlights included:
- Magical Mystery Tour
- Junior's Farm
- All My Loving
- Maybe Iβm Amazed
- Blackbird
- Band On The Run
- Live And Let Die
- Hey Jude
- Yesterday
- The End
Venue Location
FAQs
How many nights did McCartney play at Tokyo Dome in April 2015?
Three consecutive nights β 25, 26, and 27 April 2015 β with the 27th being the final night of the run.
What tour was this part of?
The Out There Tour, which ran from May 2013 to July 2015 across 91 shows worldwide.
How significant is Tokyo Dome to McCartney's touring history?
McCartney has performed at Tokyo Dome across multiple tours. Japan has been one of his most loyal markets since The Beatles' landmark Budokan concerts in 1966.
Editorial Note
The final night of three at Tokyo Dome in April 2015 marked one of the emotional peaks of the Out There Tour β a fitting close to McCartney's most extensive global touring campaign in years.
Also on 27 April in Beatles History
- Paul McCartney at Tokyo Dome β One On One Tour β 27 April 2017
- McCartney & McCartney II Reissue Announcement β 27 April 2011
- View all events on 27 April in Beatles History
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