Paul McCartney live: Foro Sol, Mexico City – 27 May 2010

Thursday 27 May 2010 | Live, Paul McCartney
Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico

Paul McCartney performed at Foro Sol in Mexico City on 27 May 2010 — the sixth date of the 38-date Up And Coming Tour, which ran from March 2010 to June 2011. It was the first of two consecutive nights in Mexico City; a second date was added after this show broke the world record for the fastest-selling stadium show in Mexico, surpassing a previous record held by Radiohead. Around 100 people camped outside McCartney's hotel in the hope of seeing him in person.

The Band

• Paul McCartney — vocals, bass, guitar, piano
• Paul 'Wix' Wickens — vocals, keyboards, guitar, percussion, harmonica
• Brian Ray — vocals, guitar, bass
• Rusty Anderson — vocals, guitar
• Abe Laboriel Jr — vocals, drums

Concert Setlist

1. 'Venus And Mars'
2. 'Rock Show'
3. 'Jet'
4. 'All My Loving'
5. 'Letting Go'
6. 'Got To Get You Into My Life'
7. 'Highway'
8. 'Let Me Roll It'
9. 'The Long And Winding Road'
10. 'Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five'
11. 'Let 'Em In'
12. 'My Love'
13. 'Shine A Light In Mexico' (apparently improvised)
14. 'I'm Looking Through You'
15. 'Two Of Us'
16. 'Blackbird'
17. 'Here Today'
18. 'Dance Tonight'
19. 'Mrs Vandebilt'
20. 'Eleanor Rigby'
21. 'Something'
22. 'Sing The Changes'
23. 'Band On The Run'
24. 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da'
25. 'Back In The USSR'
26. 'I've Got A Feeling'
27. 'Paperback Writer'
28. 'A Day In The Life'
29. 'Give Peace A Chance'
30. 'Let It Be'
31. 'Live And Let Die'
32. 'Hey Jude'
33. 'Day Tripper'
34. 'Lady Madonna'
35. 'Get Back'
36. 'Yesterday'
37. 'Helter Skelter'
38. 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)'
39. 'The End'

McCartney at Foro Sol

McCartney had previously performed at Foro Sol on 25 and 27 November 1993 during the New World Tour. He returned on 14 and 16 November 2023 and 12 and 14 November 2024 during the Got Back Tour.

Up And Coming Tour Dates

• 28 Mar 2010: Jobing.com Arena, Glendale
• 30–31 Mar 2010: Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
• 3 Apr 2010: Sun Life Stadium, Miami
• 5 Apr 2010: Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan
• 27 May 2010: Foro Sol, Mexico City (this show)
• 28 May 2010: Foro Sol, Mexico City
• 12 Jun 2010: RDS Arena, Dublin
• 13 Jun 2010: Isle of Wight Festival
• 20 Jun 2010: Hampden Park, Glasgow
• 26 Jun 2010: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
• 27 Jun 2010: Hard Rock Calling Festival
• 10 Jul 2010: AT&T Park, San Francisco
• 13 Jul 2010: Rio Tinto Stadium, Salt Lake City
• 15 Jul 2010: Pepsi Center, Denver
• 24 Jul 2010: Sprint Center, Kansas City
• 26 Jul 2010: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
• 28 Jul 2010: Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte
• 8–9 Aug 2010: Air Canada Centre, Toronto
• 12 Aug 2010: Bell Centre, Montreal
• 14–15 Aug 2010: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
• 18–19 Aug 2010: Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh
• 7 Nov 2010: Estádio Beira Rio, Porto Alegre
• 10–11 Nov 2010: Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires
• 21–22 Nov 2010: Estádio do Morumbi, São Paulo
• 13 Dec 2010: Apollo Theater, New York City
• 18 Dec 2010: Hammersmith Apollo, London
• 20 Dec 2010: O2 Academy, Liverpool
• 9 May 2011: Estadio Monumental, Lima
• 11 May 2011: Estadio Nacional, Santiago
• 22–23 May 2011: Estádio Olímpico João Havelange, Rio de Janeiro
• 10 Jun 2011: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas

Key Facts: 27 May 2010

• Venue: Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico
• Tour: Up And Coming Tour
• Tour date: 6 of 38
• Songs performed: 39
• Record: Fastest-selling stadium show in Mexico (breaking Radiohead's record)
• Previous McCartney shows at Foro Sol: 25 and 27 November 1993
• Subsequent McCartney shows at Foro Sol: 14 and 16 November 2023; 12 and 14 November 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was a second Mexico City date added to the Up And Coming Tour?

The 27 May 2010 show at Foro Sol broke the world record for the fastest-selling stadium show in Mexico, surpassing a previous record held by Radiohead. A second date on 28 May was added in response to demand.

What was 'Shine A Light In Mexico'?

An apparently improvised song performed during the 27 May 2010 show, unique to this concert and not part of the standard Up And Coming Tour setlist.

How many times has Paul McCartney performed at Foro Sol?

Six times: 25 and 27 November 1993 (New World Tour), 27 and 28 May 2010 (Up And Coming Tour), 14 and 16 November 2023, and 12 and 14 November 2024 (Got Back Tour).

Who was in Paul McCartney's band in 2010?

Paul 'Wix' Wickens, Brian Ray, Rusty Anderson, and Abe Laboriel Jr — the same core band McCartney has used since 2001.

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