From 1961 to 1966, the English rock band

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performed all over the Western world. They began performing live in England in 1961 and continued in various clubs during their visit to

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, West Germany, until 1962, with a line-up of

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and

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. Following Sutcliffe's departure (and subsequent death of a

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), the Beatles continued performing throughout 1962, most notably at

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in Liverpool, where they were discovered by

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and

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. After firing Best and hiring

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, the Beatles performed a series of concert tours throughout the UK in 1963, before they left for the US in early 1964. As

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and the

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came into full force, they began a world tour and continued to perform in the UK and US throughout 1965, including a well-known performance at

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on 29 August. It marked the end of a four-year period dominated by almost nonstop touring that included over 1,400 concert appearances internationally. The group made no more public appearances until 30 January 1969, when they performed an unannounced rooftop concert at their

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headquarters in London. Numerous documentaries about their live performances have been made before and after their break-up, including ''

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'' (1965) and '' The Beatles: Eight Days a Week'' (2016). Below is a list of all known live performances the Beatles undertook during their career as a band. Any appearances with members that differ from the best-known line-up (Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr) are marked accordingly.

List of live performances

1961

Stuart Sutcliffe left the group by the end of 1960; the Beatles line-up was John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best. All 1961 live performances listed include

1962

All 1962 live performances listed include

up until 15 August 1962. Ringo Starr joins officially as of 18 August.

1963

1964

1965

1966

1969

Notes

Summary

Between February 1961 and August 1963, the Beatles made a total of at least 275 appearances at the Cavern, more than any other venue.

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