The Beatles have officially unveiled the set list for their highly anticipated 2025 “Long & Winding Road” Farewell Tour. Marking the final time the most iconic band in rock history will ever take to the stage under the Beatles banner, the tour is being billed as a…
In a monumental announcement that has shaken the music world, The Beatles have officially unveiled the set list for their highly anticipated 2025 “Long & Winding Road” Farewell Tour. Marking the final time the most iconic band in rock history will ever take to the stage under the Beatles banner, the tour is being billed as a “once-in-a-lifetime celebration of love, peace, and rock ’n’ roll.”
The tour, scheduled to begin in April 2025, is expected to be the last live performances featuring surviving members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, who will be joined by a carefully curated ensemble of musicians, digital visual art, and AI-powered tributes to John Lennon and George Harrison. The set list is an emotionally charged journey through the band’s transformative career—from their early mop-top hits to their psychedelic innovations and reflective swan songs.
A Farewell Worthy of Legends
Speaking at a press conference in London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios, McCartney shared heartfelt thoughts about the final tour:
“We’ve had a wild and magical ride. This tour is our way of saying thank you—to the fans, to our families, to each other. It’s been a long and winding road, and we want to walk it together one last time.”
Ringo Starr added, “It’s not just about playing the songs. It’s about celebrating a legacy, about unity, and about peace. It’ll be emotional. It’ll be beautiful. And yes—there will be surprises.”
The Set List: A Timeless Journey Through Music History
The tour will feature 30 songs, selected to represent the breadth and depth of the Beatles’ catalogue. According to sources close to the production, each set is designed to reflect a “chronological emotional arc”—starting from Beatlemania and moving through to the band’s introspective final works.
Here is the official set list for the Long & Winding Road Tour:
- I Want to Hold Your Hand
- She Loves You
- Can’t Buy Me Love
- A Hard Day’s Night
- Help!
- Ticket to Ride
- Yesterday
- Day Tripper
- Nowhere Man
- In My Life
- Eleanor Rigby
- Yellow Submarine
- Strawberry Fields Forever
- Penny Lane
- Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
- A Day in the Life
- Hello, Goodbye
- All You Need Is Love
- Hey Jude
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- Come Together
- Something
- Here Comes the Sun
- Let It Be
- Get Back
- Across the Universe
- The Long and Winding Road
- Blackbird (Paul solo acoustic segment)
- With a Little Help from My Friends (featuring Ringo on lead vocals)
- Imagine (virtual duet with Lennon via hologram projection)
The finale will blend live performance and immersive holography, allowing all four Beatles to appear together once more in a breathtaking recreation of their timeless unity.
Global Tour Dates and Ticketing
The tour will span five continents and 20 major cities, with stops including:
- London (Wembley Stadium) – Opening Night: April 12, 2025
- New York (Madison Square Garden)
- Tokyo (Tokyo Dome)
- Sydney (Accor Stadium)
- São Paulo (Allianz Parque)
- Berlin (Olympiastadion)
- Paris (Stade de France)
- Toronto (Rogers Centre)
- Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium)
- Liverpool (Anfield) – Closing Night: August 30, 2025
Presale tickets will be available for fan club members starting July 5, with general ticket sales opening July 8 via Ticketmaster and official Beatles platforms. Special VIP and legacy packages will include exclusive merchandise, commemorative tour books, and backstage access to immersive Beatles exhibits.
A Multimedia Experience
The tour isn’t just about the music—it’s also a deeply personal audiovisual experience. Every concert will include rare archival footage, animated segments, and AI-enhanced soundscapes that bring to life the creative force behind the Fab Four’s songwriting.
Additionally, Netflix is planning to film the tour for a documentary concert film titled “The Final Beat: The Beatles’ Long & Winding Road”, set for a late 2025 release.
An Emotional Farewell
While the band stopped touring in 1966 and officially disbanded in 1970, The Beatles’ music has remained a cultural cornerstone for generations. This farewell tour is a rare and final chance for fans both old and new to witness the spirit of the Beatles come alive on stage one last time.
As the press conference ended, Paul McCartney summed it up with simple words:
“We may not be young lads anymore, but the music is still alive. And we want to share that with the world—one last time.”
The Long & Winding Road Tour isn’t just a goodbye. It’s a heartfelt tribute to unity, creativity, and a musical revolution that changed the world.
