Friday 11 August 1961 | Cavern Club, Mathew Street, Liverpool
The Beatles performed their ninth documented evening show at the Cavern Club in Mathew Street, Liverpool, on 11 August 1961. It was their 33rd overall appearance at the venue.
The Cavern Club
The Cavern Club opened in January 1957 as a jazz venue in the cellar of a warehouse at 10 Mathew Street, Liverpool. By 1961 it had become the heartbeat of the Liverpool beat scene, hosting lunchtime and evening sessions that drew huge local crowds.
The Beatles first performed at the Cavern on 9 February 1961. The precise total number of their appearances is not known, but at least 155 lunchtime performances and 125 evening shows are documented between 9 February 1961 and their final Cavern appearance on 3 August 1963.
The line-up at this time was John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best on drums. Ringo Starr would not join the group until August 1962.
It was at the Cavern that Brian Epstein first saw The Beatles perform, on 9 November 1961, leading to him becoming their manager. The venue’s association with The Beatles would make Mathew Street one of the most famous streets in the world.
The Beatles at the Cavern — officially licensed merch
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Key Facts
| Date | Friday 11 August 1961 |
| Venue | Cavern Club, 10 Mathew Street, Liverpool |
| Session | Evening (9th documented evening show) |
| Overall appearance | 33rd at the Cavern Club |
| Line-up | John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best |
The Cavern Club, 10 Mathew Street, Liverpool — where The Beatles performed at least 280 documented shows between 1961 and 1963.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times did The Beatles play the Cavern Club?
The precise number is not known, but at least 155 lunchtime and 125 evening performances are documented between 9 February 1961 and 3 August 1963.
When did The Beatles first play the Cavern Club?
The Beatles first performed at the Cavern Club on 9 February 1961. Their final appearance was on 3 August 1963.
Who was in The Beatles in August 1961?
In August 1961, The Beatles comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best on drums. Ringo Starr replaced Best in August 1962.
When did Brian Epstein first see The Beatles at the Cavern?
Brian Epstein first saw The Beatles perform at the Cavern Club on 9 November 1961, which led to him becoming their manager.
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