The Beatles Live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg

Monday 17 April 1961 | Live

This was the 17th night of The Beatles’ longest residency in Hamburg, during which they performed a total of 92 nights at the Top Ten Club.

The club was owned by Peter Eckhorn, who paid each member of The Beatles 35 Deutsche Marks (£3) per day. Their demanding schedule required them to perform from 7pm until 2am on weekdays, and from 8pm until 4am on weekends, with a 15-minute break every hour.

The residency proved highly successful, prompting Eckhorn to extend their contract twice. By the time The Beatles left Germany after their final performance on 1 July 1961, they had played an extraordinary 503 hours on stage at the venue.

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FAQ

What was the Top Ten Club?

The Top Ten Club was a Hamburg music venue where The Beatles held one of their longest residencies in 1961.

How long did The Beatles perform there?

They played 92 nights between April and July 1961.

How much were they paid?

Each Beatle earned 35 Deutsche Marks per day during the residency.

How many hours did they perform in total?

The band performed approximately 503 hours on stage during their stay.