Sunday 15 July 1962 | Cavern Club, Mathew Street, Liverpool, England
On 15 July 1962, The Beatles performed their 82nd evening show at the Cavern Club in Mathew Street, Liverpool. It was their 196th overall appearance at the cellar venue, counting both lunchtime and evening shows.
The Cavern Club
The Cavern Club at 10 Mathew Street, Liverpool was the venue most closely associated with The Beatles’ rise to fame. A former jazz club converted into a rock and roll venue, it became the crucible of the Merseybeat scene in the early 1960s. The Beatles first played there on 9 February 1961 and made their final Cavern appearance on 3 August 1963 — by which point they were already one of the most famous groups in Britain.
Although the precise number of their Cavern performances is not definitively known, The Beatles played at least 155 lunchtime and 125 evening shows at the venue between February 1961 and August 1963 — a total of at least 280 appearances.
The Lineup in July 1962
- John Lennon — rhythm guitar, vocals
- Paul McCartney — bass guitar, vocals
- George Harrison — lead guitar, vocals
- Pete Best — drums
In July 1962, The Beatles were still performing with Pete Best on drums. Ringo Starr replaced Best on 18 August 1962 — just over a month after this show. The group had signed with EMI producer George Martin in June 1962 and were preparing for their first recording session at Abbey Road, which would take place on 6 June 1962 (a test session) and 4 September 1962 (their first proper session).
Key Facts: 15 July 1962
| Date | Sunday 15 July 1962 |
| Venue | Cavern Club, 10 Mathew Street, Liverpool |
| Show type | Evening show |
| Evening show number | 82nd |
| Overall Cavern appearance | 196th |
| Total known Cavern shows | At least 280 (155 lunchtime + 125 evening), 9 Feb 1961 – 3 Aug 1963 |
| Lineup | Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, Pete Best |
The Cavern Club, 10 Mathew Street, Liverpool — where The Beatles performed at least 280 times between 1961 and 1963.
The Beatles: Cavern Shots 1962
Officially licensed Beatles merch from the Cavern Club era.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times did The Beatles play the Cavern Club?
The Beatles played at least 280 times at the Cavern Club in Liverpool between 9 February 1961 and 3 August 1963, comprising at least 155 lunchtime and 125 evening shows. The precise total is not definitively known.
When was The Beatles’ last Cavern Club show?
The Beatles’ final appearance at the Cavern Club was on 3 August 1963, by which point they were already one of the most famous groups in Britain. Their first Cavern show had been on 9 February 1961.
Who was the drummer for The Beatles in July 1962?
In July 1962, The Beatles’ drummer was Pete Best. Ringo Starr replaced Best on 18 August 1962, just over a month after the 15 July Cavern show.
Where was the Cavern Club in Liverpool?
The Cavern Club was located at 10 Mathew Street in Liverpool city centre. Originally a jazz club, it became the home of the Merseybeat scene in the early 1960s and the venue most closely associated with The Beatles’ rise to fame.
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