Paul McCartney set for one-night-only intimate show: How to get tickets, date, venue, and more explored

Paul McCartney has officially announced an intimate performance, which has been set for Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Santa Barbara Bowl in California.

The new show has been scheduled three days before the official launch of his "Got Back Tour 2025" across North America. It is expected to be a memorable experience for fans to see the former Beatle in a close-up setting.

The Santa Barbara Bowl seats around 4,500 people. Hence, this will be a more personal show compared to the large-scale venues McCartney has typically performed in. Notably, the event will operate as a phone-free concert. Devices will be locked in Yondr pouches during the performance.

Paul McCartney announced the intimate show via an official Instagram post, which read:

"🌅 PAUL McCARTNEY ROCKS SANTA BARBARA 🌅 One Night Only. Friday 26th September. Santa Barbara Bowl. Registration begins Monday 15th September at 8am local time at PaulMcCartneyGotBack.com. No tickets will be sold at the Santa Barbara Bowl box office. You must register in advance to purchase. First come, first served. Two tickets per customer. Avoid purchasing tickets from third-party vendors. Fake tickets will not be honoured and entry will be denied."

This newly announced concert is part of Paul McCartney's upcoming run, where he is set to perform 21 shows across the United States and Canada through November.

The "Got Back Tour" continues Paul McCartney's tour cycle that began in 2022, when he first launched the run with a U.S. leg. The tour has eventually expanded to South America, Mexico, Europe, and Australia, before returning to North America in 2025.

Ticket Information for Paul McCartney's Santa Barbara show

The upcoming Santa Barbara date requires advance registration through the Fair AXS system. Registration opened on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 8 a.m. local time. It will close on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10 p.m. local time. Fans must register at the official Paul McCartney website for the chance to purchase tickets.

Key details to note regarding the show:

No tickets will be sold at the Santa Barbara Bowl box office.
Tickets are limited and capped at two per customer.
Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fans are officially advised not to buy tickets from third-party sellers. Counterfeit tickets will not be honored.
The show is designated as phone-free. Phones will be locked in Yondr pouches during the performance.