Paul McCartney live: Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville – 31 May 2022

Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Live, Paul McCartney
Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

On Tuesday 31 May 2022, Paul McCartney performed at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee — the 11th show of the Got Back Tour, which ran for 80 dates between April 2022 and November 2025.

The Band

• Paul McCartney – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards
• Paul 'Wix' Wickens – vocals, keyboards, guitar, percussion, harmonica
• Brian Ray – vocals, guitar, bass
• Rusty Anderson – vocals, guitar
• Abe Laboriel Jr – vocals, drums
• Kenji Fenton – saxophone
• Mike Davis – trumpet
• Paul Burton – trombone

Concert Setlist

1. 'Can't Buy Me Love'
2. 'Junior's Farm'
3. 'Letting Go'
4. 'Got To Get You Into My Life'
5. 'Come On To Me'
6. 'Let Me Roll It'
7. 'Getting Better'
8. 'Let 'Em In'
9. 'My Valentine'
10. 'Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-Five'
11. 'Maybe I'm Amazed'
12. 'We Can Work It Out'
13. 'In Spite Of All The Danger'
14. 'Love Me Do'
15. 'Dance Tonight'
16. 'Blackbird'
17. 'Here Today'
18. 'New'
19. 'Lady Madonna'
20. 'Fuh You'
21. 'Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite!'
22. 'Something'
23. 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da'
24. 'You Never Give Me Your Money'
25. 'She Came In Through The Bathroom Window'
26. 'Get Back'
27. 'Band On The Run'
28. 'Let It Be'
29. 'Live And Let Die'
30. 'Hey Jude'
31. 'I've Got A Feeling'
32. 'Birthday'
33. 'Helter Skelter'
34. 'Golden Slumbers'
35. 'Carry That Weight'
36. 'The End'

Got Back Tour

The Got Back Tour was Paul McCartney's most extensive tour in years, spanning 80 dates across North America, Australia, Latin America, and Europe between April 2022 and November 2025. The Knoxville show was one of the opening run of North American dates in spring 2022.

Full Tour Dates

North America (April–June 2022)

• 28 April 2022: Spokane Arena, Washington, USA
• 2 May 2022: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, USA
• 3 May 2022: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, USA
• 6 May 2022: Oakland Arena, Oakland, USA
• 8 May 2022: Oakland Arena, Oakland, USA
• 13 May 2022: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, USA
• 17 May 2022: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, USA
• 21 May 2022: Truist Field, Winston Salem, USA
• 25 May 2022: Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, USA
• 28 May 2022: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, USA
• 31 May 2022: Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, USA
• 4 June 2022: JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, USA
• 7 June 2022: Fenway Park, Boston, USA
• 8 June 2022: Fenway Park, Boston, USA
• 12 June 2022: Oriole Park, Baltimore, USA
• 16 June 2022: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, USA

UK (June 2022)

• 24 June 2022: Cheese & Grain, Frome, England
• 25 June 2022: Glastonbury Festival, England

Australia (October–November 2023)

• 18 October 2023: Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, Australia
• 21 October 2023: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
• 24 October 2023: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, Australia
• 27 October 2023: Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia
• 28 October 2023: Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia
• 1 November 2023: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia
• 4 November 2023: Heritage Bank Stadium, Gold Coast, Australia

Latin America (November–December 2023)

• 14 November 2023: Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico
• 16 November 2023: Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico
• 28 November 2023: Clube do Choro, Brasília, Brazil
• 30 November 2023: Estádio Mané Garrincha, Brasília, Brazil
• 3 December 2023: Arena MRV, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
• 4 December 2023: Arena MRV, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
• 7 December 2023: Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil
• 9 December 2023: Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil
• 10 December 2023: Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil
• 13 December 2023: Estádio Couto Pereira, Curitiba, Brazil
• 16 December 2023: Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Latin America (October–November 2024)

• 1 October 2024: Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay
• 5 October 2024: Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 6 October 2024: Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 11 October 2024: Estadio Monumental, Santiago, Chile
• 15 October 2024: Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil
• 16 October 2024: Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil
• 19 October 2024: Estádio da Ressacada, Florianópolis, Brazil
• 23 October 2024: Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Córdoba, Argentina
• 27 October 2024: Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru
• 1 November 2024: Estadio El Campín, Bogotá, Colombia
• 5 November 2024: Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
• 8 November 2024: Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Mexico
• 12 November 2024: Estadio GNP Seguros, Mexico City, Mexico
• 14 November 2024: Estadio GNP Seguros, Mexico City, Mexico
• 17 November 2024: Corona Capital Festival, Mexico

Europe (December 2024)

• 4 December 2024: Paris La Défense Arena, Paris, France
• 5 December 2024: Paris La Défense Arena, Paris, France
• 9 December 2024: WiZink Center, Madrid, Spain
• 10 December 2024: WiZink Center, Madrid, Spain
• 14 December 2024: Co-op Live, Manchester, England
• 15 December 2024: Co-op Live, Manchester, England
• 18 December 2024: O2 Arena, London, England
• 19 December 2024: O2 Arena, London, England

North America (September–November 2025)

• 26 September 2025: Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, USA
• 29 September 2025: Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert, USA
• 4 October 2025: Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, USA
• 7 October 2025: Isleta Amphitheater, Albuquerque, USA
• 11 October 2025: Coors Field, Denver, USA
• 14 October 2025: Casey's Center, Des Moines, USA
• 17 October 2025: US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, USA
• 22 October 2025: BOK Center, Tulsa, USA
• 25 October 2025: Alamodome, San Antonio, USA
• 29 October 2025: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, USA
• 2 November 2025: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, USA
• 3 November 2025: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, USA
• 6 November 2025: Pinnacle, Nashville, USA
• 8 November 2025: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, USA
• 11 November 2025: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, USA
• 14 November 2025: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, USA
• 17 November 2025: Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada
• 18 November 2025: Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada
• 21 November 2025: TD Coliseum, Hamilton, Canada
• 24 November 2025: United Center, Chicago, USA
• 25 November 2025: United Center, Chicago, USA

Key Facts: 31 May 2022

• Venue: Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
• Tour: Got Back Tour
• Tour date: 11th of 80
• Songs performed: 36

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Paul McCartney play Knoxville on the Got Back Tour?

Paul McCartney performed at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on 31 May 2022 — the 11th date of the Got Back Tour.

What was the Got Back Tour?

The Got Back Tour was Paul McCartney's major concert tour running from April 2022 to November 2025, spanning 80 dates across North America, Australia, Latin America, and Europe.

What songs did Paul McCartney play in Knoxville in 2022?

The 36-song setlist included 'Can't Buy Me Love', 'Band On The Run', 'Blackbird', 'Yesterday' (via 'Here Today'), 'Hey Jude', 'Let It Be', 'Live And Let Die', 'Helter Skelter', 'Golden Slumbers', 'Carry That Weight', and 'The End', among many others.

Who was in Paul McCartney's band on the Got Back Tour?

Paul 'Wix' Wickens, Brian Ray, Rusty Anderson, Abe Laboriel Jr, Kenji Fenton (saxophone), Mike Davis (trumpet), and Paul Burton (trombone).

Did Paul McCartney play Glastonbury on the Got Back Tour?

Yes. McCartney headlined Glastonbury Festival on 25 June 2022, one of the most celebrated moments of the tour.

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