This was the second of three Monday night performances at Queen’s Hall in Widnes, Lancashire. It was also The Beatles’ second visit to the town.
The Monday shows were promoted by Brian Epstein’s company NEMS Enterprises. The Beatles headlined each one, but the support acts varied. On this occasion Rory Storm and the Hurricanes were also on the bill.
The Beatles played in Widnes a total of five times, each one at Queen’s Hall. The other dates were 3 and 17 September 1962, 22 October 1962, and 18 February 1963.
Last updated: 25 January 2024
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- 2010: Yoko Ono opens art installation in Berlin
- 1975: Wings live: Hippodrome, Bristol
- 1973: John Lennon and Yoko Ono put Tittenhurst Park up for sale
- 1969: Self-Portrait and Mr & Mrs Lennon’s Honeymoon by John Lennon and Yoko Ono are premièred in London
- 1968: Recording: Helter Skelter
- 1964: Day off in Key West, Florida
- 1963: Lennon and McCartney given Variety Club award
- 1962: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
- 1961: The Beatles live: Casbah Coffee Club, Liverpool
- 1960: The Beatles live: Indra Club, Hamburg
- 1939: Cynthia Lennon is born
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