After more than six decades of transforming the world with his voice, his pen, and his unparalleled melodies, Sir Paul McCartney is taking one final, deeply emotional bow. The 83-year-old icon has officially announced his 2026 world tour, titled “Yesterday & Forever” — a heartfelt farewell to the stage, but a powerful reaffirmation of the eternal spirit of his music.

Set to begin in Liverpool on June 18, 2026 — his 84th birthday — the tour will span 25 cities across five continents, culminating in a once-in-a-lifetime concert in New York’s Central Park under the stars. More than just a tour, Yesterday & Forever is a living tribute to McCartney’s extraordinary life, the enduring influence of The Beatles, and the music that has served as the emotional backdrop of millions of lives.

“This isn’t goodbye,” McCartney said in the official announcement video released this morning. “It’s more like one last thank you.”

A LEGEND TAKES A FINAL BOW — ON HIS OWN TERMS

There are few figures in modern music who can claim the cultural weight of Paul McCartney. From the teenage boy who helped revolutionize pop music in the early 1960s with songs like Love Me Do and She Loves You, to the man who stood in front of millions at Live Aid, McCartney’s journey has been both deeply personal and profoundly universal.

In his announcement, McCartney acknowledged that the decision to do a final tour did not come lightly. “There’s always more music to write, more songs to sing,” he said. “But there comes a time when you feel called to honor what’s been done — not just by looking back, but by celebrating it with the people who made it all worthwhile: the fans.”

This final tour is expected to blend McCartney’s biggest solo hits like Maybe I’m Amazed, Band on the Run, and Live and Let Die with timeless Beatles classics — Let It Be, Hey Jude, Blackbird, Yesterday, and of course, The Long and Winding Road.

100% FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

In a move that reflects both his humility and his unwavering belief in the power of music, 100% of the proceeds from the Yesterday & Forever tour will go toward supporting global music education. McCartney has partnered with international non-profits to establish music programs in underserved schools across the globe.

“We didn’t grow up rich,” McCartney said in a touching moment during the announcement. “But we had instruments. We had chances. Music gave me everything. I want kids everywhere — no matter where they’re from — to have that same chance.”

This philanthropic mission has already sparked excitement in the music community. Artists such as Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, and even Ringo Starr himself have pledged support for the cause, with some expected to make surprise appearances during the tour.

A SETLIST WRITTEN IN HEARTBEATS

While the full setlist is still under wraps, sources close to the production team say that each night will feature a rotating lineup of McCartney’s most iconic songs, chosen based on the city, audience, and the stories connected to each track.

In Liverpool, the concert will reportedly open with In My Life — a love letter to his hometown. In Tokyo, where Beatlesmania once shook the Budokan, fans can expect a revival of All My Loving and Yesterday in an acoustic, tear-jerking segment. And in New York, Paul will close with Hey Jude, inviting a global chorus of voices to sing one final, unforgettable “na-na-na.”

A TOUR FULL OF SURPRISES, STORIES, AND SOUL

Each concert is also expected to include visual tributes to McCartney’s lifelong collaborators — from John Lennon and George Harrison to Linda McCartney and George Martin. Holographic elements, rare footage, and intimate storytelling moments will bring audiences closer than ever before to the moments that shaped McCartney’s path.

According to insiders, Paul will even sit down at the piano every night to share the story behind Let It Be, and the dream of his mother Mary that inspired it — a moment that has moved audiences to tears in past concerts.

THE WORLD REACTS: “THIS IS HISTORY”

Since the announcement, tributes have poured in from every corner of the globe.

Bruce Springsteen called it “a beautiful goodbye from one of the greatest to ever do it.” Taylor Swift wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Paul’s music raised me. This tour will be the final chapter of a fairy tale the whole world grew up reading.”

Even the UK Parliament paused for a moment of silence in honor of McCartney’s farewell announcement — something unheard of for a living musician.

“YESTERDAY” ISN’T OVER

Though this may be McCartney’s last global tour, he made it clear that his love for music isn’t going anywhere. He hinted at future studio projects, collaborations, and his continued work with The Linda McCartney Foundation and the Meat Free Monday movement.

But for fans, Yesterday & Forever is more than just a concert — it’s closure. It’s celebration. It’s a shared, emotional walk through decades of love, loss, revolution, and rebirth — all carried on the wings of melodies that seem to exist outside of time.

As Paul himself said:

“I’ve had the honor of a lifetime. Now let’s have one last magical ride together. I’ll sing. You sing back. And we’ll remember why music matters — forever.”

TICKET INFO & DATES

Pre-sale tickets will be available exclusively to McCartney’s official fan club starting February 2, 2026, with general sales opening on February 5, 2026. All tickets will include a commemorative Yesterday & Forever tour booklet, and a portion of each sale will fund one musical instrument for a child in need.

From Penny Lane to Abbey Road, from Shea Stadium to Glastonbury, Paul McCartney’s music has been the heartbeat of generations. As he prepares to step into the spotlight one last time, the world is ready — with full hearts, grateful memories, and voices ready to sing.

Because with Paul, it was never just about music.
It was — and always will be — about love.

Forever.