24 April in Beatles History – Complete On This Day Timeline

What Happened On 24 April In Beatles History?

This page is part of a complete Beatles history archive covering every day of the year. Below is a chronological list of all known events that took place on 24 April throughout Beatles history.

24 April 1960 – The Nerk Twins Live at Fox And Hounds, Caversham

On Sunday 24 April 1960, John Lennon and Paul McCartney performed their second and final show as The Nerk Twins at the Fox And Hounds pub in Caversham, Berkshire — a venue run by McCartney's cousin Bett Robbins and her husband Mike Robbins. The pair performed acoustic covers during a lunchtime session (12pm–2pm) without amplification, and reportedly hitch-hiked back to Liverpool afterward. It remains one of the earliest documented performances by any future Beatle.

Read the full story: The Nerk Twins at Fox And Hounds, Caversham – 24 April 1960

24 April 1961 – The Beatles Live at Top Ten Club, Hamburg

On Monday 24 April 1961, The Beatles performed their 24th night at Hamburg's Top Ten Club — one of the legendary residencies that forged the Fab Four into the world's greatest live act. Playing up to seven hours per night, these marathon sessions were instrumental in developing their ferocious live sound. Each member earned approximately 35 Deutsche Marks per day (~£3). By the time they left Hamburg on 1 July 1961, they had performed 503 hours across 92 nights.

Read the full story: The Beatles at the Top Ten Club, Hamburg – 24 April 1961

24 April 1962 – The Beatles Live at Star-Club, Hamburg

On Tuesday 24 April 1962, The Beatles performed their 11th night at Hamburg's Star-Club during their first residency at the venue. Running from 13 April to 31 May 1962 with only one night off (Good Friday), this stint saw The Beatles play approximately 172 hours on stage — their third major Hamburg residency, following earlier runs at the Indra, Kaiserkeller, and Top Ten Club.

Read the full story: The Beatles at the Star-Club, Hamburg – 24 April 1962

24 April 1963 – The Beatles Live at Mersey Beat Showcase, London

On Wednesday 24 April 1963, The Beatles headlined the third of Brian Epstein's Mersey Beat Showcase concerts at the Majestic Ballroom in Finsbury Park, London, with approximately 2,000 fans in attendance. The line-up included Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Big Three, and Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas. It was The Beatles' only performance at the Majestic Ballroom.

Read the full story: The Beatles at Mersey Beat Showcase, London – 24 April 1963

24 April 1964 – A Hard Day's Night Filming Wrap

On Friday 24 April 1964, principal photography on A Hard Day's Night wrapped — marking the end of the film shoot directed by Richard Lester. The film had been shot across London locations and Twickenham Film Studios, capturing The Beatles at the height of Beatlemania. Released in July 1964, it became a critical and commercial landmark in music cinema.

Read the full story: A Hard Day's Night Filming Wrap – 24 April 1964

24 April 1965 – Help! Filming – City Barge Scene

On Saturday 24 April 1965, exterior scenes for the film Help! were filmed at the City Barge pub in Chiswick, London. The sequence shows The Beatles fleeing into the pub while being chased by bagpipe players, with Ringo Starr's character temporarily trapped in a cellar with a tiger. Interior pub shots were filmed separately at Twickenham Film Studios, and additional unused footage was also captured that day.

Read the full story: Help! Filming – City Barge Scene – 24 April 1965

24 April 1967 – The Beatles Watch Donovan at Saville Theatre

On Monday 24 April 1967 — the day before beginning work on Magical Mystery Tour — The Beatles attended a live performance by folk artist Donovan at the Saville Theatre in London, then owned by Brian Epstein. The event reflected the close creative relationships within London's vibrant 1967 music scene, just weeks before the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Read the full story: The Beatles Watch Donovan at Saville Theatre – 24 April 1967

24 April 1968 – The Beatles Attend Charlie Girl Musical

On Wednesday 24 April 1968, John Lennon, Cynthia Lennon, Ringo Starr, and Maureen Starkey attended a performance of the musical Charlie Girl at the Adelphi Theatre in London. The show had premiered in December 1965 and would ultimately run for 2,202 performances. At the time, Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers had replaced Joe Brown in the production.

Read the full story: The Beatles Attend Charlie Girl Musical – 24 April 1968

24 April 1970 – Sentimental Journey US Release – Ringo Starr

On Friday 24 April 1970, Ringo Starr's debut solo album Sentimental Journey was released in the United States (following its UK release on 27 March 1970). The album reached No. 7 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 22 on the US Billboard chart, with estimated sales of 500,000 copies in its first two weeks. Focused on traditional pop standards rather than rock material, it marked Ringo's first major step as a solo artist.

Read the full story: Sentimental Journey US Release – 24 April 1970

24 April 1971 – John Lennon Travels from Mallorca to Paris

On Saturday 24 April 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono left Palma de Mallorca for Paris — the day after being arrested in Spain during an attempt to regain custody of Ono's daughter Kyoko. Travelling under the alias "Mr and Mrs Smith and friend," Lennon gave a press statement about the custody search before returning to England the following day.

Read the full story: John Lennon Travels from Mallorca to Paris – 24 April 1971

24 April 1976 – Lennon and McCartney Saturday Night Live Near-Reunion

On Saturday 24 April 1976 — the same evening Wings' Wings at the Speed of Sound reached No. 1 in the US — Paul McCartney visited John Lennon at the Dakota building in New York City. During NBC's Saturday Night, Lorne Michaels made a comedic on-air offer of $3,000 for The Beatles to reunite. Both Lennon and McCartney were watching in real time and briefly considered visiting the studio — but ultimately decided against it.

Read the full story: Lennon and McCartney Saturday Night Live Near-Reunion – 24 April 1976

24 April 1993 – Paul McCartney Live at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans

On Saturday 24 April 1993, Paul McCartney performed at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans as part of the New World Tour — the 19th date of a 77-show run spanning 19 countries. The concert was attended by 38,971 fans and featured his touring band including Linda McCartney, Hamish Stuart, Robbie McIntosh, Paul "Wix" Wickens, and Blair Cunningham.

Read the full story: Paul McCartney Live at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans – 24 April 1993

24 April 2002 – Paul McCartney Live at MCI Center, Washington, DC

On Wednesday 24 April 2002, Paul McCartney performed at the MCI Center (now Capital One Arena) in Washington, DC — the 13th date of the Driving World Tour and the second of two consecutive nights at the venue. His touring band featured Paul "Wix" Wickens, Brian Ray, Rusty Anderson, and Abe Laboriel Jr. The 37-song setlist spanned his full career from Beatles classics to solo material.

Read the full story: Paul McCartney Live at MCI Center, Washington, DC – 24 April 2002

24 April 2026 – Long Long Road Album Release – Ringo Starr

On Friday 24 April 2026, Ringo Starr released his 22nd solo studio album, Long Long Road — co-written and co-produced by T Bone Burnett with Daniel Tashian and Bruce Sugar. The 10-song album features guest appearances from Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Sarah Jarosz, and St. Vincent, and includes a cover of Carl Perkins' I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore.

Read the full story: Long Long Road Album Release – Ringo Starr – 24 April 2026

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