Monday 17 July 1961 | Cavern Club, Mathew Street, Liverpool
On 17 July 1961, The Beatles gave their 15th lunchtime performance at the Cavern Club on Mathew Street in Liverpool's city centre. The group's lunchtime shows in the cellar club typically ran from 12pm to 2pm.
Although the precise number of their Cavern performances is not known, The Beatles played at least 155 lunchtime and 125 evening shows between 9 February 1961 and 3 August 1963.
The Cavern Club
By the summer of 1961, the Cavern Club was becoming the undisputed home of Merseybeat. The Beatles had been playing the venue since February 1961 and were building a devoted local following through relentless lunchtime and evening appearances. The Cavern's lunchtime sessions drew office workers, students and teenagers from across Liverpool, packing the low-ceilinged cellar on Mathew Street for two hours of live music.
The Beatles at the Cavern: By the Numbers
| Date | Monday 17 July 1961 |
| Venue | Cavern Club, Mathew Street, Liverpool |
| Session type | Lunchtime (12pm ā 2pm) |
| Lunchtime show number | 15th |
| Total lunchtime shows | At least 155 (9 Feb 1961 ā 3 Aug 1963) |
| Total evening shows | At least 125 (9 Feb 1961 ā 3 Aug 1963) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many times did The Beatles play the Cavern Club?
The Beatles played at least 155 lunchtime and 125 evening shows at the Cavern Club between 9 February 1961 and 3 August 1963, giving a minimum of 280 known appearances. The precise total is not known due to incomplete records.
What time were the Cavern Club lunchtime sessions?
The Beatles' Cavern Club lunchtime sessions typically ran from 12pm to 2pm, drawing office workers, students and teenagers from across Liverpool.
When did The Beatles first play the Cavern Club?
The Beatles' first performance at the Cavern Club was on 9 February 1961. They continued to play the venue regularly until their final Cavern appearance on 3 August 1963.
When was The Beatles' last Cavern Club performance?
The Beatles' final performance at the Cavern Club was on 3 August 1963, by which time they were already a national phenomenon following the success of Please Please Me and From Me To You.
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