Here's a look at four other times Paul McCartney played surprise concerts, in honor of his New York City club gigs this week.

McCartney also performed the so-called last Beatles song, “ Now and Then,” a ballad penned by Lennon in the late ’70s but only released in 2023.

Paul McCartney played "Now and Then," which just won the Beatles a Grammy for Best Rock Performance. It was composed from a John Lennon demo.

McCartney played above the marquee of the Ed Sullivan Theater, site of the Beatles’ famous 1964 U.S. debut, in 2009. He also jammed in Grand Central Terminal to promote the release of his ...

McCartney, who was spotted Sunday at the Super Bowl in New Orleans chatting with Adam Sandler, was in New York for the upcoming "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary festivities. He's to be a guest ...

In 2009, McCartney returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater, site of the Beatles’ famous U.S. debut, and performed above the marquee. In 2018, he popped up in Grand Central Terminal to promote the ...

Paul McCartney’s previous New York-area performance took place three years ago at MetLife Stadium, capacity of 82,500. His surprise show Tuesday night at the Bowery Ballroom fit, at most, 575.