Paul McCartney announces ‘Got Back 2025’ US tour: Here’s what the Beatles legend is worth in 2025 |
1/4th of the Beatles is back on the road again!Sir Paul McCartney, the legendary Beatles bassist and global music icon, recently announced the Got Back 2025 tour, marking his grand return to North America this fall. With shows spanning from September 29 to November 25, 2025, the tour spans 19 cities – including first-ever performances in Albuquerque and Palm Springs. Fans are buzzing with excitement as ticket sales begin mid-July.Meanwhile, at 83 years old, McCartney’s staggering net worth has been estimated at approximately over a billion in 2025 – thanks to decades of hit songs, touring, and savvy investments.Let’s take a look at McCartney’s upcoming tour details, his current net worth, and potential boost in wealth.
Paul McCartney: Net Worth in 2025
As of mid‑2025, Paul McCartney’s estimated net worth stands at about $1.3 billion (£1.025 billion), making him one of the wealthiest musicians in history.
Asset breakdown:
Music catalog and royalties: Ownership of Beatles, Wings, and solo works, plus MPL Communications publishing rights (including songs by other legends like Buddy Holly). These generate steady income from streaming, licensing, sync deals, and song covers. Songs like “Yesterday” – with over 2,200 covers – generate consistent, multi-million‑dollar yearly royalties. MPL Communications owns over 25,000 copyrights, a major income engine. Catalog boost, such as reclaiming rights to Beatles songs (2017 US copyright) and licensing hits like “Blackbird” (as covered by Beyoncé), injected another surge in income.Tour revenue: McCartney’s annual earnings from tours range from $50–70 million, with mega‑grossing campaigns like Freshen Up, Got Back, and Out There collectively topping $1 billion.Real estate holdings: Properties across the US (New York townhouse, Beverly Hills home, Arizona ranch) and UK estates – including an East Sussex estate – worth roughly $100–150 million.Other ventures: MPL Communications publishing, sustainable/plant-based investments, books, photography, and brand licensing diversify his income streams. His portfolio spans sustainable food brands, music tech, books (e.g., “The Lyrics,” Wings biography), photography, and art, and brand licensing.He first crossed the billionaire threshold in 2024 – becoming the UK’s first billionaire musician – and his fortune continued climbing into 2025 thanks to robust tour ticket sales and catalog licensing boosts.
Ageless in his eighties:
McCartney turned 83 in June 2025. And while some might look at his age and think, “83 ain’t no age for a rockstar,” the Beatles boy is proving them wrong. Here’s how the legend stays ‘forever young’.
Enduring appeal at 83: McCartney continues to defy expectations, delivering marathon live sets that span hits from The Beatles, Wings, and his solo output. His stage presence remains magnetic, proving that age is no barrier to musical impact.Millennial and Gen-Z resurgence: Younger listeners rediscovering Beatles classics via streaming platforms and media usage (like Beyoncé’s cover of “Blackbird”) helps keep royalties flowing and McCartney’s relevance high.Smart business moves: Reclaiming music publishing rights, building MPL Communications, investing across sectors, and leveraging legacy catalogues show long-term financial planning at its finest.
Got Back 2025 US and Canada tour: Dates and highlights
Sir Paul’s Got Back 2025 picks up where his 2022 Got Back tour left off, expanding into larger venues and embracing new audiences. The tour kicks off on September 29, 2025, at Palm Desert’s Acrisure Arena and concludes with back-to-back nights at Chicago’s United Center on November 24–25.
This 19-date North American leg includes stops in:Las Vegas, NV (Allegiant Stadium)Albuquerque, NM (McCartney’s first show there)Denver, CO; Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis, MN; Tulsa, OKNew Orleans, LA; Atlanta, GA (double date); Nashville, TNColumbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Buffalo, NY; Montréal & Hamilton, Canada This is going to be McCartney’s first major US tour since 2022, and is slated to have larger venues than the previous Got Back legs. Pre-sales of tickets for the tour to begin July 15, and general ticket sales July 18.
