Paul McCartney live: Olympiastadion, Helsinki – 17 June 2004

Paul McCartney live: Olympiastadion, Helsinki – 17 June 2004

Thursday 17 June 2004 | Live | Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Finland

Paul McCartney performed at the Olympiastadion in Helsinki, Finland, on 17 June 2004. It was the 11th show of the 04 Summer Tour, which lasted for 14 dates across May and June 2004.


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. 'Jet'
  2. 'Got To Get You Into My Life'
  3. 'Flaming Pie'
  4. 'All My Loving'
  5. 'Let Me Roll It'
  6. 'You Won't See Me'
  7. 'She's A Woman'
  8. 'Maybe I'm Amazed'
  9. 'The Long And Winding Road'
  10. 'In Spite Of All The Danger'
  11. 'Blackbird'
  12. 'We Can Work It Out'
  13. 'Here Today'
  14. 'All Things Must Pass'
  15. 'I'll Follow The Sun'
  16. 'For No One'
  17. 'Calico Skies'
  18. 'I've Just Seen A Face'
  19. 'Eleanor Rigby'
  20. 'Drive My Car'
  21. 'Penny Lane'
  22. 'Get Back'
  23. 'Band On The Run'
  24. 'Back In The USSR'
  25. 'Live And Let Die'
  26. 'I've Got A Feeling'
  27. 'It's Time For My Massage'
  28. 'Lady Madonna'
  29. 'Hey Jude'
  30. 'Yesterday'
  31. 'Let It Be'
  32. 'I Saw Her Standing There'
  33. 'Helter Skelter'
  34. 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)'
  35. 'The End'

On This Day: Key Facts

Date Thursday 17 June 2004
Venue Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Finland
Show number 11th of 14 dates
Tour 04 Summer Tour
Songs performed 35
Tour opener 25 May 2004, Gijón, Spain
Tour closer 26 June 2004, Glastonbury Festival, England

The Olympiastadion (Olympic Stadium) in Helsinki, Finland, hosted Paul McCartney on 17 June 2004 as part of his 04 Summer Tour. The stadium was built for the 1952 Helsinki Olympics and remains Finland's national stadium.


04 Summer Tour Dates

  • 25 May 2004: Estadio El Molinon, Gijón, Spain
  • 28 May 2004: Parque Bela Vista, Lisbon, Portugal
  • 30 May 2004: Estadio de La Peineta, Madrid, Spain
  • 2 June 2004: Letzigrund Stadium, Zürich, Switzerland
  • 4 June 2004: Zentralstadion, Leipzig, Germany
  • 6 June 2004: T-Mobile Park, Prague, Czech Republic
  • 8 June 2004: Forum Horsens Stadium, Horsens, Denmark
  • 9 June 2004: Forum Horsens Stadium, Horsens, Denmark
  • 12 June 2004: Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden
  • 14 June 2004: Valle Hovin Stadion, Oslo, Norway
  • 17 June 2004: Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Finland
  • 20 June 2004: Palace Square, St Petersburg, Russia
  • 24 June 2004: Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France
  • 26 June 2004: Glastonbury Festival, England
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Frequently Asked Questions

What was Paul McCartney's 04 Summer Tour?

The 04 Summer Tour was a 14-date European tour by Paul McCartney in May and June 2004, opening in Gijón, Spain on 25 May and closing at Glastonbury Festival on 26 June 2004.

Who was in Paul McCartney's band in 2004?

Paul McCartney's 2004 touring band consisted of Paul 'Wix' Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (guitar/bass), Rusty Anderson (guitar), and Abe Laboriel Jr (drums).

How many songs did Paul McCartney play in Helsinki in 2004?

Paul McCartney performed a 35-song set at the Olympiastadion in Helsinki on 17 June 2004, spanning his Beatles catalogue, Wings material, and solo songs.

What is the Olympiastadion in Helsinki?

The Olympiastadion (Olympic Stadium) is Finland's national stadium in Helsinki, originally built for the 1952 Summer Olympics. It is one of the largest concert venues in Finland.


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