In an eagerly anticipated event, music icons Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are set to grace the stage together at Joe Walsh's VetsAid music festival. This special performance, scheduled for January 29, 2027, will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, bringing together two legendary members of The Beatles for a unique charitable cause.
This upcoming performance will be a notable reunion for McCartney and Starr, who last shared a live stage in December 2024 during McCartney's 'Got Back' concert finale in London. At that memorable show, Starr contributed his drumming talents to renditions of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and "Helter Skelter." Walsh, the Eagles' esteemed guitarist and organizer of VetsAid, expressed his gratitude to Las Vegas for its hospitality, stating his privilege to give back to the significant veteran community in the area. He also hinted at additional surprise guests, encouraging fans to join him, McCartney, and Starr to support veterans.
Tickets for the VetsAid 2027 festival will be available starting this Friday, November 13, at 10:00 a.m. PT through AXS, priced at 0 before taxes and fees, with special access and pricing for veterans. All net proceeds generated from the event will be directed to veteran-related charities, facilitated by the Combined Arms Institute. Both McCartney and Starr have also been active with their solo careers, with Starr releasing his 22nd solo album, 'Long Long Road,' and McCartney launching his 20th, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' which featured Starr on the track "Home to Us."
This reunion of two musical titans not only promises an unforgettable night of classic rock but also highlights the power of art to unite and serve a greater purpose. By leveraging their global influence, these artists are making a significant contribution to the welfare of veterans, demonstrating that their commitment to positive change endures beyond the stage lights.