Music legend Sir Paul McCartney is returning to Des Moines this fall, bringing his acclaimed “Got Back” tour to Casey’s Center on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
The announcement, made Thursday morning, marks McCartney’s first Iowa performance in eight years and his third Des Moines concert since 2005.
Return to the Heartland
The 82-year-old former Beatles member will perform at the newly renamed Casey’s Center, formerly Wells Fargo Arena, as part of his 19-city North American tour.
This marks McCartney’s first extensive series of shows across the United States and Canada since 2022.
“Following his historic three-night stand at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom earlier this year, Paul McCartney and his acclaimed Got Back Tour will make their wildly anticipated return to North America this fall,” tour organizers announced.
Ticket Information
Fans eager to see the music icon can register now for presale access at paulmccartneygotback.com.
Presale and VIP packages become available Tuesday, July 15 at 10 a.m. local time.
General tickets go on sale Friday, July 18 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster and the Iowa Events Center website.
Iowa Concert History
McCartney has graced Iowa stages three previous times:
• July 18, 1990 at Cyclone Stadium in Ames
• October 27, 2005 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
• July 21, 2017 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
The upcoming performance will be his fourth Iowa concert and represents his return after the longest gap between Iowa shows in his touring history.
The Got Back Tour Experience
McCartney will be accompanied by his longtime band featuring Paul “Wix” Wickens on keyboards, Brian Ray on bass and guitar, Rusty Anderson on guitar, and Abe Laboriel Jr on drums.
The Hot City Horns – Mike Davis (trumpet), Kenji Fenton (saxophones), and Paul Burton (trombone) – will also join the tour.
Concert-goers can expect an unforgettable experience featuring songs from McCartney’s legendary catalog spanning his Beatles, Wings, and solo careers.
Tour Highlights
The Got Back tour, which launched in 2022, has received rave reviews across the globe.
Billboard called McCartney’s recent New York shows “a religious experience,” while NPR declared “Paul McCartney has so much swag it’s ridiculous.”
The 2025 North American leg kicks off September 29 in Palm Desert, California, and concludes November 24-25 with two nights at Chicago’s United Center.
What to Expect
A Paul McCartney concert promises “hours of the greatest moments from the last 60 years of music,” featuring classics like “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be,” “Band on the Run,” and “Live and Let Die.”
The state-of-the-art production includes upgraded audio and video technology ensuring an unforgettable experience from every seat.
With his last Des Moines performance selling out quickly in 2017, fans are encouraged to act fast when tickets become available.
Connect and Share
For more information about the concert and VIP packages, visit paulmccartneygotback.com or iowaeventscenter.com.
Follow Casey’s Center on social media for updates and exclusive content leading up to the show.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness a living legend perform in the heart of Iowa. As McCartney himself might say, it’s time to “Get Back” to Des Moines for an unforgettable night of music history.
