The Beatles live: Star-Club, Hamburg
Thursday 26 April 1962 | Live
This was The Beatles' 13th of 48 scheduled nights at Hamburg's Star-Club, one of the city's key early rock 'n' roll venues.
The first Star-Club residency ran from 13 April to 31 May 1962, with only one night off during the period (Good Friday, 20 April). The engagement totalled approximately 172 hours of live performance. The Beatles departed Hamburg shortly after completing the residency, leaving on 2 June 1962.
This engagement followed earlier residencies at the Indra, Kaiserkeller, and Top Ten Club, marking the third major Hamburg circuit undertaken by The Beatles within a two-year span. For more on this formative period, see The Beatles Early Contracts (1959–1965).
Location
Star-Club, Hamburg, Germany
FAQs
When did this performance take place?
Thursday 26 April 1962.
How long was The Beatles' first Star-Club residency?
From 13 April to 31 May 1962, with only one night off.
Why was Hamburg important to The Beatles?
It was a key formative period that developed their live performance skills and stamina.
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