Are Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Touring Together in 2026?

Are Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr touring together in 2026?

No. Ringo's 2026 shows are with his own All Starr Band: a 12-show spring leg in the West that ended at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on June 14, and a ten-show fall run in the Northeast from September 24 to October 7. Paul McCartney is not on the bill for any of those dates, and neither artist's official channels have announced shows together.

Is the Paul and Ringo 2026 world tour real?

No. Posts on Facebook and elsewhere have promoted a "2026 world tour" or "farewell tour" featuring the two of them. These are fake, and neither artist's official channels back them up. If you see one, check it against ringostarr.com's tour page, which lists every real Ringo show. And never buy tickets from a link in a post like that.

Official tickets are sold by Ticketmaster for most dates, by AXS for Forest Hills Stadium, and by the venue box offices in Easton and Lancaster. TicketNetwork, where our buttons go, is a resale marketplace, so prices there can be above face value.

What is "Home to Us"?

"Home to Us" is a Paul McCartney single, released on May 8, 2026, with Ringo singing on it as a duet partner. It comes from McCartney's album The Boys of Dungeon Lane, released on May 29, 2026. It is a studio collaboration, not a sign of a tour, but it is the most recent official project the two have shared.

Have Paul and Ringo played together on stage?

Yes, on special occasions. Two moments stand out:

• 2010, Radio City Music Hall: at Ringo's 70th-birthday show in New York, Paul made a surprise appearance and played "Birthday".
• 2014, the Grammy salute: the two performed together at the Grammy tribute to the Beatles taped in 2014.

We found no joint stage appearance in 2026. If that changes, it would be big news, and we will update this page.

Is Paul McCartney still friends with Ringo?

We only go by what is public, and the public record shows two musicians who keep choosing to work together. Ringo duets on Paul's 2026 single "Home to Us". Paul turned up to play at Ringo's 70th-birthday concert in 2010, and they performed together at the 2014 Grammy salute. That is a long track record of shared projects and shared stages, and it is the best answer we can give without speculating about their private lives.

Why doesn't Paul McCartney play with Ringo Starr more often?

They each run their own touring operation. Ringo has toured with the All Starr Band since 1989, a format built around rotating guest musicians and their hits. Paul tours with his own band. When they have shared a stage, it has been for special events rather than full tours.

There is one nice McCartney link in the current All Starr Band, though: bassist Hamish Stuart, best known for Average White Band, was formerly in Paul McCartney's band. He plays with Ringo every night on the 2026 tour. Meet the full lineup on our band members page.

How can I spot a fake tour announcement?

A few simple checks catch nearly all of them:

• Check the official tour page. Every real Ringo show appears on ringostarr.com. If a date is not listed there, treat it as unconfirmed.
• Look for the venue. Real shows appear on the venue's own event calendar and with a named official seller such as Ticketmaster or AXS.
• Look for news coverage. A joint Paul and Ringo tour would be reported everywhere by major music outlets. A single social post with no sources is not enough.
• Be wary of pressure. Posts that push you to buy right now through an unfamiliar link are a red flag.

For the confirmed 2026 dates and what a fair price looks like, see our ticket prices and resale tickets guides.

Could Paul join Ringo at a fall 2026 show?

Nothing like that has been announced, and we would not buy a ticket on the hope of it. Surprise guest appearances do happen at concerts, but none has been confirmed for any 2026 All Starr date. Buy a Ringo ticket because you want to see Ringo and the All Starrs, which is a great night on its own. Our is it worth it page gives our honest take.

Will Ringo play Beatles songs on the 2026 tour?

Yes. The 2026 setlist includes seven songs from his Beatles years, among them "Yellow Submarine", "Octopus's Garden" and "With a Little Help From My Friends". See the full list on our setlist page. Ringo also has new music of his own this year, covered on our Long Long Road page.

How can I see Ringo live in 2026?

The ten fall shows are in Easton, Bethel, Holmdel, Washington DC, Boston, Forest Hills, Portland, Wallingford, Lancaster and Albany. Forest Hills Stadium on October 1 is especially fitting for Beatles fans: it is Ringo's first show there since the Beatles played the venue in August 1964. See all the dates on our tour dates page.

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