Tickets for Paul McCartney's first shows in Manchester in 13 years will go on sale today (June 21).
The Beatles legend will bring his acclaimed Got Back tour to the city's Co-op Live later this year on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday , December 15. He will also perform at The O2 in London on Wednesday, December 18 and Thursday, December 19 as part of the only four UK dates announced.
The tour - which will go on sale via Ticketmaster here - will also mark the first time the singer, 82, has performed in the UK since headlining Glastonbury back in 2022. He also last performed in London six years ago.
READ MORE: Paul McCartney tour 2024 - how to get tickets, pre-sale and full list of dates
Announced last week, a number of fans were lucky enough to get Co-op member or O2 Priority codes for access to Wednesday's pre-sale (June 19). But the pre-sale was met with concerns from fans who struggled to get through the online booking system in time to get tickets.
Today's general sale, which begins at 10am, is expected to see even more demand for the exclusive shows - particularly as the Manchester shows are currently the only shows in the north scheduled.
Paul launched his Got Back tour in 2022, which saw him complete 16 shows across the UK. Last year, the tour made its way across the likes of Australia, Mexico and Brazil. Last month, the singer announced the show would be continuing to hop around the world, with shows in France and Spain this year.
One of the most successful singer-songwriters and performers of all time, Paul is behind classics like Hey Jude, Live and Let Die, Band on the Run and Let It Be. The shows are expected to feature many of his solo hits, alongside beloved treasures from The Beatles and Wings back catalogues.
Tickets for Paul McCartney's UK 2024 tour will go on sale at 10am on Friday, June 21. Tickets here.
Follow our live blog below for the latest updates and for the latest advice and guidance on how to get tickets.
Adam Maidment
End of live blog
We believe that, besides a few resale tickets, the four shows are now sold out. We are waiting for official confirmation, and some tickets may become available throughout the day, but we're going to end the live blog here.
We'll provide you with any further updates as we get them.
Adam Maidment
'Are you serious?': Fans react to prices of tickets
Today's general sale has been met with high demand with fans expressing disappointment and shock at the price of tickets, with some options costing up to £600 for the UK shows. Fans have also reported getting 'stuck' in the online queues for tickets.
On the price of a ticket, the cheapest options available for the two dates have ranged from £30.95 to £182.95 for standard options. However, fans online have been sharing ticket prices ranging from £429.10 for section 312 in the Co-op Live arena, to £592.25 for section 104 on the Sunday, 15 December show.
Read more here.
Shawna Healey
What happens now if I can't get tickets?
When a really popular event goes on sale, tens of thousands of people are trying to buy tickets at the same time. As Ticketmaster can process hundreds of bookings at once, tickets to extremly popular shows often go within minutes.
If you're unlucky with getting tickets when they first go on sale, Ticketmaster always advises checking back to the website nearer to the day of the show. There's always the chance that more tickets could be released once the stage layout has been confirmed - although this isn't a gaurentee, either.
Shawna Healey
Why do the ticket prices vary on Ticketmaster?
The prices vary on Ticketmaster depending on the location of the seat. If you're closer to the stage with a better view you can generally expect to pay a little bit more.
Ticketmaster also offers dynamic pricing on its Platinum seats, according to their market value. This means they are often more expensive if the seats are in higher demand.
Ticketmaster has previously said the system is in place to try to stop touts, and to give more money to artists. But many fans are unappy with the system as it means the tickets often go for a lot more. Platinum tickets are not in place for all gigs, but were on offer for Paul Mccartney's Manchester shows, before they all got snapped up.
Adam Maidment
Looks like London's shows have sold out
AXS is showing no tickets for the two London gigs, with a message saying: "There are currently no tickets available."
A notification now also appears on the ticket screen saying there are 'no available' tickets.
Shawna Healey
What's the difference between standard and platinum Ticketmaster tickets?
Ticketmaster offers standard and Platinum tickets. Platinum tickets are premium tickets made available by artists and event organisers through Ticketmaster.
While Platinum tickets 'gives fans access to the best tickets' they aren't part of a package, say, a VIP package, so you're just paying more for the seat for its visibilty to the stage. Curently, Platinum tickets aren't available for all events, but they are available for Paul McCartney's two Manchester shows.
Adam Maidment
Section 313 tickets going for over £400
There was a slight oversight when we got through to the checkout screen for the night two show, and failed to see this....
Tickets in section 313 are available for £418.60 each.
These are classed as 'official platinum tickets', but do not include any additional benefits to standard tickets. On its website, Ticketmaster says these "are premium tickets made available by artists and Event Organisers through Ticketmaster. They give fans safe and fair access to some of the most in-demand tickets."
Adam Maidment
People still struggling
Dianne has tweeted that she was able to get through to the ticket selection screen and chose a pair of tickets, before....they disappeared.
Arghhh I can’t believe it, I finally got through and the map showed literally the final two tickets at @TheCoopLive for @PaulMcCartney right near the stage - but it just froze when I tried to click on them. £193.95 each though c’mon pic.twitter.com/Xn7qEXjBVE
— Dianne Bourne (@diannebourne) June 21, 2024
Shawna Healey
Some lucky fans have managed to snag tickets
It's not all doom and gloom, though. Some lucky Paul McCartney fans have managed to secure gig tickets to both Manchester and London shows.
Writing on X, one user said: "I got tickets to Paul McCartney on both stops of his UK tour. What a day."
I got tickets to Paul McCartney on both stops of his UK tour what a day pic.twitter.com/KDMVQ3PkYc
— John Henry (@johnhenry185) June 21, 2024
Adam Maidment
Limited availability for night two in Manchester
Just got through to the ticket selection screen for the second night at Co-op Live and the cheapest available tickets, in section 104, were available for £592.25 each, whilst section 110 tickets were available for £154.95.
None of the £30 seats were available to choose from.
Shawna Healey
There are already tickets available to purchase on resale sites such as Viagogo
There are already tickets available to purchase on resale sites such as Viagogo. Ticket prices vary from £295 and £934.
With these sites, customers are always buying at thier own risk. Many venues can void tickets if they were found to be purchased second hand.
But, Viagogo says it is a ‘regulated marketplace where fans have the guarantee’, but fans attending live events with tickets acquired through resale websites are always advised to double check the ticket terms and conditions at the point of sale - such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation - to ensure a smooth live event experience.
Adam Maidment
'It's gone absolutely crazy'
Mark Maguire, Labour candidate for Castle Point in Essex, has also been trying this morning to get tickets for the Paul McCartney shows.
He's said that the cheapest option available to him were £655.70 each, and added that its 'something that needs addressing'.
— Mark Maguire (@MarkMaguireX) June 21, 2024I've just got to the front of the queue for Paul McCartney tickets. They're £655.70 per ticket....
This is something that needs addressing asap. It's gone absolutely crazy. #PaulMcCartney
Adam Maidment
Warning issued to fans
Fans have been notified via a pop-up that there is significant demand for the shows.
The warning informs that ticket availability is now 'extremely limited'.
Shawna Healey
'£655 a ticket is beyond unreasonable. People obviously pay it but it's completely unfair'
More fans have taken to social media to express their dissapointment over the expensive ticket prices.
One user mentioned: "Spent 40 minutes in a Ticketmaster queue to see Paul McCartney in December only to find out that the prices were £655 per person, a price which is beyond unreasonable. People obviously pay it but it's completely unfair."
Spent 40 minutes in a @TicketmasterUK queue to see @PaulMcCartney in December, only to find out that the prices were £655 per person, a price which is beyond unreasonable. People obviously pay it but it's completely unfair.
— Mike Willder (@MikeWillder) June 21, 2024
Shawna Healey
'Something needs to change'
Some fans have still been unable to secure tickets. One fan tweeted said 'something needs to change' in regards to Ticketmaster's allocation system.
They said: "Ticketmaster has become one of the worst companies ever. All these fake touts too. Something needs to change. No disability option either. #CoopLive shame on you."
Adam Maidment
'Feeling cheated and disappointed'
Some fans said they were able to get through to the ticket selection screen, but have been unable to get through.
One fan wrote that they felt 'cheated and disappointed' over the experience this morning.
@TMFanSupport trying to buy seats for #PaulMcCartney. Queued - got in promptly. Have spent 20 mins putting tickets in my basket and finding that can't get to checkout. Enough of the horrid yellow sign. Feeling cheated and disappointed by another fiasco.
— banana (@banana176) June 21, 2024
Shawna Healey
'£600 a ticket?! Are you serious?'
Some fans have taken to social media to express their outrage at the ticket prices, with one ticket being spotted for almost £600.
One X user said: "£600 a ticket?! Are you serious?"
. @PaulMcCartney £600 a ticket?! Are you serious? @TicketmasterUK @TheCoopLive Manchester pic.twitter.com/HfjkKIICo6
— MaranelloGTO (@MaranelloGTO) June 21, 2024
Adam Maidment
Could first Manchester show be sold out?
We've just managed to get through to the ticket selection screen for the first Manchester show, but it's not letting us select any tickets.
It says 0 tickets are available. But not sure if that's an issue with the site, or whether it has now sold out. We'll keep an eye out for any updates from Ticketmaster.
Shawna Healey
The queue is finally moving again
Hurrah, the queue is finally moving again.
We're now 14,819 in line.
Adam Maidment
'Why has the queue for Paul McCartney tickets frozen?'
Lots more people are reporting that their queue positions aren't progressing by much, or at all.
Our position in the queue has also now frozen for the last few minutes.
@TicketmasterCS Is the Paul McCartney queue paused? It seems to have not moved for a long time
— Lee Foden (@LeeFoden) June 21, 2024
@TicketmasterCS Is the Paul McCartney queue paused? It seems to have not moved for a long time
— Lee Foden (@LeeFoden) June 21, 2024
Shawna Healey
'My queue position hasn't changed in 10 minutes'
One social media user is still 'frozen in the queue' after 10 minutes.
This checks out as we haven't budged from position 15,190 in a while either.
Anyone else frozen in queue for Paul McCartney tickets?
— Tom Beales (@TomSpikeBeales) June 21, 2024
My queue position hasn’t changed for nearly 10 minutes…@TicketmasterUK @PaulMcCartney
Adam Maidment
Success at last!
Andy has tweeted that he's managed to secure some tickets for one of the London shows.
Meanwhile, we're still stuck in position 15,190...
got paul mccartney tickets for london, i’m currently on an undefeated streak at securing tickets
— andy (@heyitsandy_) June 21, 2024
Shawna Healey
'Anyone through the waiting room yet?'
Some fans are expressing their frustration on social media as they're still waiting in the queue.
One X user tweeted: "Anyone through the waiting room yet?!"
anyone through the waiting room yet?!
— Sorcha A (@Sorcha_a) June 21, 2024
Adam Maidment
'This is going to go well'...
Those trying to get tickets are already starting to feel like they might not be having much luck in securing seats today.
Dianne is more than 19,000 in the queue for the venue, which has a 23,500 capacity.
Ohhh, this is going to go well isn’t it… not quite 20,000 in the queue ahead of me for Paul McCartney tix at @TheCoopLive pic.twitter.com/P8KvoGGDnA
— Dianne Bourne (@diannebourne) June 21, 2024
Adam Maidment
'Queue not going down whatsoeever'
Fans are now taking to social media to share that their position in the Ticketmaster queues is 'not going down whatsoever'.
We've gone from 18,134 to 16,604 in the last few minutes, so progress is happening - it's just going quite slowly right now. Bear with!
@TicketmasterUK the paul mccartney ticket queue numbers are not going down whatsoever
— jorjor wel (@m3anstreets) June 21, 2024
Shawna Healey
There is over 18,000 people ahead in the queue
Right now, there is over 18,000 people ahead in the queue attempting to buy tickets.
Shawna Healey
The waiting room is now open
The waiting room is now live, with around five minutes until tickets go on sale. Ticketmaster recommends you stay signed in to your account for the entire sale to maximum success of getting tickets.
They also recoomend keeping your browser window open until the order confirmed. Plus, use only one account to purchase your tickets.
Adam Maidment
Why not Liverpool?
When Paul McCartney announced dates for his UK tour - which will include two shows in Manchester and two in London - his hometown crowd weren't too pleased.
With Liverpool being so closely linked to The Beatles, it had been hoped Paul would have announced at least one Liverpool show.
One tweet read: "After the feel good factor of the Taylor Swift gigs this feels like a massive kick in the plums for Liverpool and its live music reputation."
You can read about the reaction here.
Adam Maidment
15 minutes heads up!
We're just about 15 minutes away from tickets going up for sale, so now is the time to make sure you're ready if you're aiming to try your chance at getting some seats to the show.
It's expected that tickets will cost between £30 and £180, but this has not yet been confirmed.
You'll also want to log into your ticket platform, and have your card details handy for when you get to the check-out.
Shawna Healey
Where can I get tickets if they sell out?
Fans who are no longer able to attend the Paul McCartney shows will either be able to transfer their tickets to friends and family through Ticketmaster's offical transfer platform or resell them on secondary websites such as Twickets, Vivid Seats and Viagogo.
With these sites, customers are always buying at thier own risk. Many venues can void tickets if they were found to be purchased second hand.
With that in mind, Viagogo says it is a ‘regulated marketplace where fans have the guarantee’, but fans attending live events with tickets acquired through resale websites are always advised to double check the ticket terms and conditions at the point of sale - such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation - to ensure a smooth live event experience.
