The Beatles live: Olympia Theatre, Paris

This was The Beatles’ penultimate day of concerts at the Olympia Theatre in France’s capital, Paris.

Prior to their two performances The Beatles visited the American Embassy in Paris to obtain the necessary visas and work permits for their imminent tour of the US.

The Olympia residency had begun on 16 January 1964. The group’s setlist contained eight songs: ‘From Me To You’, ‘Roll Over Beethoven’, ‘She Loves You’, ‘This Boy’, ‘Boys’, ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’, ‘Twist And Shout’ and ‘Long Tall Sally’.

Last updated: 24 January 2024
The Beatles live: Olympia Theatre, Paris
The Beatles live: Olympia Theatre, Paris
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