US EditionMets to celebrate 60th anniversary of the Beatles' Shea Stadium concert with special night
NEW YORK, AUG 15 – The New York Mets will celebrate the Beatles' pioneering 1965 stadium concert with a tribute, themed fireworks, and giveaways for the first 15,000 fans, officials said.
- On August 15, 2025, the Seattle Mariners will visit Citi Field to join the New York Mets in commemorating The Beatles Night, marking six decades since the band’s landmark 1965 concert at Shea Stadium.
- This event honors the Beatles' historic performance as the first rock band to play a major stadium concert, a milestone that shaped music history and drew 55,000 fans to Shea Stadium.
- The event will kick off at 6:15 p.m. with a live set by the band 1964 The Tribute near Shea Bridge, followed by the ceremonial first pitch thrown by original concert game-day staff.
- The initial 15,000 attendees at Citi Field will be given a special Shea Stadium miniature, and the event will end with a fireworks display set to Beatles music.
- The celebration held at Citi Field honors the enduring cultural significance of the 1965 Beatles concert, bringing fans together through live tribute performances, memorabilia displays, and festive activities.
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New York Mets’ Citi Field to celebrate 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ Shea Stadium concert
he Beatles answer questions regarding their Shea Stadium concert at a press conference on August 23, 1965 in New York City, New York. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) The Beatles’ 1965 concert at New York’s Shea Stadium will be celebrated by the New York Mets at Citi Field. According to the Associated Press, the team will mark the 60th anniversary of the historic concert with a special night at the stadium on Aug. 15 which will incl…
Mets to celebrate 60th anniversary of The Beatles at Shea Stadium
On Aug. 15, 1965, The Beatles became the first rock band to put on a major stadium concert. Some 55,600 poured into Shea Stadium in New York for the record-setting revenue event -- the highest attendance for a concert until…
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Mets to celebrate 60th anniversary of the Beatles' Shea Stadium concert with special night
The New York Mets will honor the 60th anniversary of the Fab Four’s performance at Shea Stadium when they host the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 15 for The Beatles Night at Citi Field.
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