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

While in New York for an appearance on Sunday at the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary episode, Paul McCartney tuned up during a surprise show at the 575-capacity Bowery Ballroom tonight (Feb. 11), dazzling lucky ticket holders with a 21-song, nearly two-hour set.

The Beatles legend announced on Instagram Tuesday morning that he’ll be playing a surprise show at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City later that evening. In the comments section, McCartney updated his followers shortly after the initial announcement to say that the show had already sold out.