The Beatles live: Hambleton Hall, Liverpool

This was The Beatles’ first performance at Hambleton Hall in Huyton, Liverpool.

Entry was two shillings and sixpence before 8pm, and three shillings after that time. The Beatles topped a bill which also featured Derry & The Seniors and Faron & The Temptest Tornadoes.

It was booked by Wally Hill and Vic Anton, the promoters at the hall at the east of Liverpool. Hambleton Hall was a shabby municipal building which later became a probation office, situated on St David’s Road in Page Moss, Huyton.

The Beatles played at Hambleton Hall on 16 occasions. The other dates were 1, 8, 15 and 22 February; 8 and 20 March; 20 August; 3 and 17 September; 15 and 29 October; 12 and 26 November; 10 December 1961; and 13 January 1962.

Last updated: 24 January 2024
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