Paul McCartney’s previous New York-area performance took place three years ago at MetLife Stadium, capacity 82,500. His surprise show Tuesday night at the Bowery Ballroom fit, at most, 575. It was probably less than that since McCartney’s sound board and gear — too much to fit backstage — occupied a portion of the floor space at the venerable downtown theater.

Paul McCartney and his band played an exhilarating 100-minute, career-spanning set Tuesday at a surprise show at New York's intimate Bowery Ballroom

Paul McCartney announced a second surprise show at the Bowery Ballroom slated for Wednesday night, but tickets were quickly snapped up. The East Village venue was completely sold out by 11 a.m.

Paul McCartney is returning to New York City's Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday night one day after performing a sold-out surprise concert.

Paul McCartney gave New Yorkers an opportunity to “come together” for one night, and one night only –– for a surprise concert at the Bowery Ballroom in Lower Manhattan.

Paul McCartney stunned fans in New York City today by arriving for the third and final surprise show at the Bowery Ballroom in Manhattan.

Paul McCartney performed a surprise concert at New York's Bowery Ballroom, announced hours prior, and tickets sold out swiftly. He played a mix of classics to a small audience.

Fans of the legendary songwriter and Wings frontman, Paul McCartney, were moved to tears by a recent performance from the singer. The Beatles' icon performed three songs from Abbey Road in tribute to the 50th anniversary of the hit comedy show Saturday Night Live.