The two surviving Beatles are heading to the desert.
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will reunite on stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on 29 January 2027, headlining the tenth anniversary edition of the VetsAid charity concert. McCartney, 84, and Starr, 86, last played together in public in December 2024, when Starr slipped behind the drum kit during McCartney's tour finale in London. This one-night showcase pulls the two octogenarians back into the spotlight together—anchoring a star-studded bill assembled to raise money for military veterans and active-duty service members.
Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh launched VetsAid in 2017 to funnel direct financial support to grassroots veterans charities across the United States. For the tenth edition, the 78-year-old rock veteran shifted the show to Las Vegas for the first time, wrapping up a two-year performance stretch in the city where the Eagles completed an extended residency at the Sphere.
City connections run deep for Walsh. In an official briefing detailing the concert, he laid out his motivation:
Having spent the past two years at the Sphere and working with the hardworking people of Las Vegas, I want to show them my gratitude and respect. This city has taken such good care of me and my family that it would be my privilege to give back to the large veteran community here and to their families. The VetsAid rock and roll circus is pulling into the MGM Grand Garden and for our tenth anniversary we have our biggest show ever!
Several high-profile rock and indie acts will join McCartney, Starr, and Walsh on the arena floor. Las Vegas's own alternative rock headliners The Killers will take the stage alongside Philadelphia indie outfit The War on Drugs, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter St. Vincent, and four-part indie pop group Lucius.
| Event Parameter | Details & Logistics |
|---|---|
| Headliners | Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh |
| Supporting Lineup | The Killers, The War on Drugs, St. Vincent, Lucius |
| Concert Date | 29 January 2027 |
| Venue | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Base Ticket Price | $200 (before taxes and processing fees) |
| Veteran / Military Pre-Sale | 10 November |
Seeing McCartney and Starr together on a ticket remains rock music's rarest vintage. The Beatles dissolved in 1970, a decade after forming in Liverpool with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. While the rhythm section and melodic core of that band stayed lifelong friends—frequently contributing to each other's studio records—live joint appearances over the past half-century remain scarce.
Their most recent joint appearance arrived unannounced. In December 2024, at London's O2 Arena, Starr marched out during the final stop of McCartney's international Got Back tour. Starr took the drum throne as McCartney's band tore through "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and the proto-metal howl of "Helter Skelter". Prior to that London set, the duo had not shared a stage since 2019, when Starr sat in during McCartney's show at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Both men refuse to stop touring. McCartney wrapped the sprawling, multi-leg Got Back tour late in 2024. Starr, meanwhile, maintains a steady rhythm across North America with his long-running Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band. The Las Vegas date represents their sole joint concert confirmed for the current decade.
All proceeds from the MGM Grand Garden Arena show, remaining after operating costs, will be disbursed through a verified alliance with the Combined Arms Institute to directly fund veterans' support organizations nationwide. Tickets open at a $200 base rate, excluding municipal taxes and venue charges. Discounted inventory has been set aside exclusively for active-duty personnel and veterans, who gain initial pre-sale access on 10 November. Artist pre-sales run immediately after, before the box office opens all remaining seats to the general public on 13 November.
| General Public On-Sale | 13 November |
| Disbursement Partner | Combined Arms Institute |