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.

Over the last couple of weeks, former member of the Beatles, Paul McCartney, has been busy in NYC, playing three shows at the Bowery Ballroom and appearing during SNL’s 50th anniversary episode. He took to Instagram to share recent images of his adventures.

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.

Feb. 11, Paul McCartney announced he'd be performing a surprise, 575-person venue show in New York City. The concert, which sold out in-person in 30 minutes, is set to take place at the 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.

Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney took the stage at New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show Tuesday evening.

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 was hilariously 'snubbed' at the end of SNL's star-studded 50th anniversary special after he performed a Beatles medley.