Apple's 50th anniversary concert

On this day, Paul McCartney and his band played their third concert in California in a week, following two shows at the Fonda Theatre on March 27 and 28, 2026.

This time, the performance was a private event, held at Apple Park, the corporate headquarters of Apple Inc., in Cupertino, to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary.

It was not the first time Paul had performed at a private event for a technology company — in 2011, he gave a private concert for HP in Las Vegas. However, his participation in Apple’s celebration carries particular historical resonance.

In 1967, The Beatles launched their company Apple Corps. Nine years later, Apple Computer was founded, leading to a long-running legal dispute between the two companies over trademark rights. Apple Corps sued the technology firm, resulting in a series of settlements: $80,000 in 1978, $26.5 million in 1991, and finally a reported $500 million agreement in 2007, which brought the dispute to a definitive close.

Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations will conclude this week with a finale at its Cupertino campus for employees. Staffers are pumped after being told who the headliner is. Let me just say he’s still going strong, was part of the British Invasion and Jobs would’ve been ecstatic.

Mark Gurman – Breaking News on Apple & Tech. Bloomberg Managing Editor – On X, March 28, 2026

So thrilled to celebrate #Apple50 with @paulmccartney ! His music has inspired us from the beginning, so this is a full circle moment to close out our celebrations. Thank you, Paul, for proving that when you think different, you have the power to change the world.

Tim Cook – From Tim Cook (@tim_cook) / X, April 1, 2026

We had a lot of fun playing for the people at Apple at their headquarters in Cupertino. I can’t believe it’s been 50 years since Steve Jobs gave me my first iPhone, but that’s the truth! 😂 It was lovely to be there to help Tim Cook and his great team celebrate their birthday

Paul McCartney – From Paul McCartney on Facebook, April 2, 2026

Today was magic. I had the honor to open up for both Tim Cook and @paulmccartney for @apple 50th anniversary celebration. I’ve been an Apple zealot since I first got my Apple IIe computer in 1983 and their computers and technology have been at the core of my entire creative life. To be able to share the stage with @paulmccartney to celebrate every bit of the awesomeness was one of the coolest experiences of my life. Thanks to Paul and @marshallarts for having me, and thanks to all of geniuses at Apple that give me the tools to share my vision with the world.

DJ Chris Holmes – From DJ Chris Holmes on Facebook, April 1, 2026

Apple Park

This was the 2nd concert played at Apple Park.

A total of 2 concerts have been played there • 2026 • Mar 30 • Mar 31

Setlist for the concert

1. Help!

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

2. Coming Up

   Written by Paul McCartney

3. Got to Get You Into My Life

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

4. Medley

1. Let Me Roll It

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda Eastman / McCartney

2. Foxy Lady

   Written by Jimi Hendrix

5. Getting Better

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

6. Let 'Em In

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda Eastman / McCartney

7. My Valentine

   Written by Paul McCartney

8. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda Eastman / McCartney

9. Maybe I'm Amazed

   Written by Paul McCartney

10. I've Just Seen a Face

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

11. Every Night

    Written by Paul McCartney

12. Love Me Do

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

13. Blackbird

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

14. Now and Then

    Written by John Lennon

15. Lady Madonna

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

16. Something

    Written by George Harrison

17. Band on the Run

    Written by Paul McCartney, Linda Eastman / McCartney

18. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

19. Get Back

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

20. Let It Be

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

21. Live and Let Die

    Written by Paul McCartney, Linda Eastman / McCartney

22. Hey Jude

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

23. Encore

1. Golden Slumbers

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

2. Carry That Weight

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

3. The End

   Written by Lennon - McCartney