Trending Now - Paul Mccartney Celebrates 50 Years With Exclusive Apple Park Concert
WHO:
SFGATE - Tim Cook described McCartney as "a songwriter, a pioneer and one of the most influential artists of all time" during his introduction.
SFGATE - Paul McCartney performed at the concert.
SFGATE - Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, introduced McCartney.
MacRumors - McCartney is 83 years old.
WHAT:
SFGATE - The concert featured an elaborate rainbow-roofed stage with flames and fireworks.
MacRumors - McCartney's setlist included songs such as "Blackbird," "Something," "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da," "From Me To You," "Getting Better," and "Let It Be."
MacRumors - The concert closed with an encore that included "Golden Slumbers," "Carry That Weight," and "The End."
SFGATE - McCartney performed a private concert for Apple employees.
SFGATE - The concert featured a 25-song setlist, heavily focused on Beatles songs.
MacRumors - The concert included songs from The Beatles, Wings, and McCartney's solo career.
MacRumors - The setlist included classics such as "Help!", "Lady Madonna", and "Hey Jude".
SFGATE - The concert included a pyrotechnics segment during "Live and Let Die".
WHERE:
SFGATE - The concert took place at Apple Park in Cupertino, California.
MacRumors - The concert was held under Apple Park's rainbow arches.
WHEN:
MacRumors - McCartney's 19th studio album, "The Boys of Dungeon Lane," is set to be released in May 2026.
SFGATE - The concert occurred on March 31st, 2026.
MacRumors - McCartney performed two intimate shows at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles just days before the Apple Park concert.
WHY:
MacRumors - The choice of McCartney as a performer is historically significant due to the Beatles' founding of Apple Corps in 1968, eight years before the establishment of Apple Computer.
SFGATE - The concert was part of Apple's 50th anniversary celebrations.
MacRumors - The choice of McCartney as a performer holds historical significance due to the Beatles' connection with Apple.
HOW:
SFGATE - Apple employees had to enter a lottery for tickets to attend the concert, with 12,000 employees at the Cupertino campus eligible.
SFGATE - Apple employees entered a lottery for tickets to attend the concert.
MacRumors - The concert featured elaborate staging with lighting rigs and large screens.
(UPDATED April 2, 2026 05:30 UTC)
Tim Cook introduced Paul McCartney at a concert, calling him "a songwriter, a pioneer and one of the most influential artists of all time." The event featured a stunning rainbow-roofed stage complete with flames and fireworks, and McCartney's setlist included classics like "Blackbird," "Let It Be," and closed with an encore of "Golden Slumbers." This performance is particularly significant as it marks the lead-up to the release of McCartney's 19th studio album, "The Boys of Dungeon Lane," set for May 20th26, and was attended by 12,000 Apple employees who entered a lottery for tickets.
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(UPDATED April 2, 2026 03:53 UTC)
Paul McCartney, at 83 years old, performed a private concert for Apple employees at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday, as part of the company's 50th anniversary celebrations. The concert featured an impressive 25-song setlist, heavily focused on Beatles classics like "Help!", "Lady Madonna", and "Hey Jude", and included a spectacular pyrotechnics segment during "Live and Let Die". Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, introduced McCartney, and employees had the chance to attend by entering a lottery for tickets to this memorable event held under Apple Park's iconic rainbow arches.