Wings live: Chicago Stadium, Chicago – 31 May 1976

Q: What was the Wings Over The World Tour?

A 65-date world tour by Wings running from September 1975 to October 1976, covering the UK, Australia, Europe, and North America.

Q: What songs did Wings play on the Wings Over The World Tour?

The 29-song setlist included Band On The Run, Jet, Maybe I'm Amazed, Live And Let Die, Yesterday, Silly Love Songs, Let 'Em In, and many more.

May 31, 2026

Wings live: Chicago Stadium, Chicago – 31 May 1976

Monday 31 May 1976 | Live, Paul McCartney, Wings
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA

On Monday 31 May 1976, Wings performed at the Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois — the 46th night of the 65-date Wings Over The World Tour, which ran from September 1975 to October 1976. It was the first of three consecutive nights at the venue.

The Band

Wings on the Wings Over The World Tour comprised:

Paul McCartney – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards
Linda McCartney – vocals, keyboards
Denny Laine – vocals, guitar, bass guitar
Jimmy McCulloch – guitar, vocals
Joe English – drums

The group was augmented by a horns and brass section consisting of Howie Casey, Tony Dorsey, Steve Howard, and Thaddeus Richard.

Concert Setlist

'Venus And Mars'
'Rock Show'
'Jet'
'Let Me Roll It'
'Spirits Of Ancient Egypt'
'Medicine Jar'
'Maybe I'm Amazed'
'Call Me Back Again'
'Lady Madonna'
'The Long And Winding Road'
'Live And Let Die'
'Picasso's Last Words (Drink To Me)'
'Richard Cory'
'Bluebird'
'I've Just Seen A Face'
'Blackbird'
'Yesterday'
'You Gave Me The Answer'
'Magneto And Titanium Man'
'My Love'
'Listen To What The Man Said'
'Let 'Em In'
'Time To Hide'
'Silly Love Songs'
'Beware My Love'
'Letting Go'
'Band On The Run'
'Hi, Hi, Hi'
'Soily'

Wings Over The World Tour

The Wings Over The World Tour was one of the most ambitious concert tours of the 1970s, spanning three continents across 65 dates. It began in the UK in September 1975, moved to Australia in November 1975, continued through Europe in early 1976, and then swept across North America from May to June 1976, before concluding with European dates in the autumn.

Full Tour Dates

United Kingdom & Europe (September 1975)

9 September 1975: Gaumont Theatre, Southampton, England
10 September 1975: Hippodrome, Bristol, England
11 September 1975: Capitol Theatre, Cardiff, Wales
12 September 1975: Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England
13 September 1975: Hippodrome, Birmingham, England
15 September 1975: Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England
16 September 1975: City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
17 September 1975: Hammersmith Odeon, London, England
18 September 1975: Hammersmith Odeon, London, England
20 September 1975: Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland
21 September 1975: Apollo, Glasgow, Scotland
22 September 1975: Capitol Theatre, Aberdeen, Scotland
23 September 1975: Caird Hall, Dundee, Scotland

Australia (November 1975)

1 November 1975: Perth Entertainment Centre, Perth
4 November 1975: Apollo Stadium, Adelaide
5 November 1975: Apollo Stadium, Adelaide
7 November 1975: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
8 November 1975: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
10 November 1975: Festival Hall, Brisbane
11 November 1975: Festival Hall, Brisbane
13 November 1975: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
14 November 1975: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

Europe (March 1976)

20 March 1976: Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen, Denmark
21 March 1976: Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen, Denmark
23 March 1976: Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, Germany
25 March 1976: Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands
26 March 1976: Pavillon de Paris, Paris, France

North America (May–June 1976)

3 May 1976: Convention Center, Fort Worth, USA
4 May 1976: The Summit, Houston, USA
7 May 1976: Olympia Stadium, Detroit, USA
8 May 1976: Olympia Stadium, Detroit, USA
9 May 1976: Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada
10 May 1976: Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, USA
12 May 1976: Spectrum, Philadelphia, USA
14 May 1976: Spectrum, Philadelphia, USA
15 May 1976: Capital Centre, Landover, USA
16 May 1976: Capital Centre, Landover, USA
18 May 1976: Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, USA
19 May 1976: Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, USA
21 May 1976: Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, USA
22 May 1976: Boston Garden, Boston, USA
24 May 1976: Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA
25 May 1976: Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA
27 May 1976: Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, USA
29 May 1976: Kemper Arena, Kansas City, USA
31 May 1976: Chicago Stadium, Chicago, USA
1 June 1976: Chicago Stadium, Chicago, USA
2 June 1976: Chicago Stadium, Chicago, USA
4 June 1976: Civic Center, St Paul, USA
7 June 1976: McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, USA
10 June 1976: Kingdome, Seattle, USA
13 June 1976: Cow Palace, Daly City, USA
14 June 1976: Cow Palace, Daly City, USA
16 June 1976: Sports Arena, San Diego, USA
18 June 1976: Community Center, Tucson, USA
21 June 1976: The Forum, Inglewood, USA
22 June 1976: The Forum, Inglewood, USA
23 June 1976: The Forum, Inglewood, USA

Europe (September–October 1976)

19 September 1976: Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria
21 September 1976: Dom Sportova, Zagreb, Yugoslavia
25 September 1976: Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy
27 September 1976: Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
19 October 1976: Empire Pool, London, England
20 October 1976: Empire Pool, London, England
21 October 1976: Empire Pool, London, England

Key Facts: 31 May 1976

Venue: Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Tour: Wings Over The World Tour
Tour date: 46th of 65
Chicago run: First of three consecutive nights (31 May, 1 & 2 June 1976)
Tour dates: September 1975 – October 1976
Songs performed: 29

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Wings play Chicago on the Wings Over The World Tour?

Wings played three consecutive nights at Chicago Stadium: 31 May, 1 June, and 2 June 1976. The 31 May show was the 46th date of the tour.

What was the Wings Over The World Tour?

A 65-date world tour by Wings, running from September 1975 to October 1976, covering the UK, Australia, Europe, and North America.

Who were Wings in 1976?

Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch, and Joe English, plus a brass section of Howie Casey, Tony Dorsey, Steve Howard, and Thaddeus Richard.

What songs did Wings play on the Wings Over The World Tour?

The 29-song setlist included 'Band On The Run', 'Jet', 'Maybe I'm Amazed', 'Live And Let Die', 'Yesterday', 'Silly Love Songs', 'Let 'Em In', and many more.