The Beatles — have officially unveiled the set list for their highly anticipated 2025 “Now and Then” tour. Billed as a farewell celebration of their enduring legacy and marking a symbolic tribute to decades of musical influence, the tour will also…
In one of the most surprising and exciting announcements of the year, The Beatles — yes, The Beatles — have officially unveiled the set list for their highly anticipated 2025 “Now and Then” tour. Billed as a farewell celebration of their enduring legacy and marking a symbolic tribute to decades of musical influence, the tour will also honor the rebirth of their sound through modern technology, with a special nod to their latest project and the miracle that is the 2023 track “Now and Then.”
Although two of the original members, John Lennon and George Harrison, have passed on, the tour is set to feature a masterfully orchestrated blend of live performances, archival footage, voice and instrument isolations, and stunning visual effects — all in collaboration with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the last living Beatles. The tour is both a celebration and a sendoff — a final bow from the most iconic band in history.
A Farewell That’s Decades in the Making
While The Beatles never toured after 1966 as a full unit, the 2025 tour is a carefully curated experience shaped by years of fan dreams and modern production possibilities. Officially titled “The Beatles: Now and Then – The Final Tour”, it will span across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, drawing in generations of fans eager to witness what is being called “the closest thing to a Beatles reunion the world will ever see.”
The Setlist — A Journey Through Time
On Friday morning, The Beatles’ official website and social media pages shared the official setlist — and it has left fans overjoyed and emotional. Blending early rock-and-roll roots with psychedelic masterpieces and reflective ballads, the setlist reads like a time capsule of not only the band’s evolution, but the evolution of modern music itself.
Here’s a look at the confirmed setlist:
- A Hard Day’s Night
- Come Together
- Can’t Buy Me Love
- Something (Tribute to George Harrison with AI-enhanced isolated guitar and vocal)
- Eleanor Rigby
- Revolution
- Blackbird (Solo by Paul McCartney)
- Now and Then (Video-assisted performance featuring John Lennon’s restored vocals)
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Visual duet with Eric Clapton’s 2004 tribute)
- Hey Jude (Mass sing-along with crowd visuals from historical tours)
- Let It Be
- Here Comes the Sun
- Yesterday
- Get Back
- All You Need Is Love
Encore:
16. Help!
17. Twist and Shout
18. The End
The encore will reportedly feature a breathtaking visual montage of The Beatles’ journey from Liverpool clubs to world domination, closing with the iconic line from Abbey Road:
“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”
A Technological Masterpiece
Tour producers have partnered with Peter Jackson and the team behind The Beatles: Get Back to create immersive visual experiences. John Lennon’s and George Harrison’s voices and performances will be brought to life using cutting-edge audio isolation and AI-assisted rendering that preserves their original emotion and humanity — not digital mimicry, but restoration.
“This isn’t about holograms,” McCartney emphasized in a press release. “This is about bringing our brothers back into the room with us — with care, love, and authenticity.”
Paul and Ringo Speak
In a heartfelt joint video, Paul McCartney, 83, and Ringo Starr, 84, shared their emotions about embarking on this final journey.
“We’re not trying to recreate the past — we’re celebrating it,” Ringo said.
“This tour is for the fans. For George. For John. For every kid who found magic in our music. It’s the last ride — and we’re going out with love,” Paul added.
The Tour Itinerary
The first leg of the tour kicks off in London at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025, and continues through:
- Paris, France – Stade de France
- Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion
- New York City, USA – Madison Square Garden
- Los Angeles, USA – SoFi Stadium
- Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Dome
- Sydney, Australia – Accor Stadium
The Final Bow
There’s no overstating the emotional weight this tour carries. For many, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment — the culmination of a musical journey that began more than 60 years ago. With the use of respectful technology, heartfelt live performances, and a clear vision of tribute over novelty, The Beatles’ 2025 tour promises to be a cultural landmark and a true farewell done right.
This is not just a concert series. This is history echoing into the future — one last ride with the greatest band the world has ever known
