The Beatles perform final UK concert 50 years ago this afternoon (May 1 1966)


Video: 'THE BEATLES 1966 5 1 NME POOL WINNERS CONCERT Wembley'

(Sunday, May 1, 1966, afternoon BST) — The rock band The Beatles today made what would turn out to be their final live concert in their native Britain, performing at the New Musical Express Annual Poll-Winners’ All-Star Concert before an audience of 10,000 at the Empire Pool in Wembley, London.

Although ABC TV was filming the concert, the band failed to reach an agreement over terms, so the cameras were turned off while The Beatles performed. The group was, however, filmed receiving their poll awards.