To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic Beatles concert at Shea Stadium, the New York Mets will have an event during their game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, August 15, 2025.

The Mets announced the celebration on Friday, August 8 (via ESPN). It will commence with a performance by 1964 the Tribute, a Beatles cover band, which will start at 6:15 pm EST. The first 15,000 fans to enter Citi Field will receive a replica of Shea Stadium.

Additionally, the ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by members of the staff who worked the concert 60 years earlier. A “themed fireworks show” will follow the game.

The Beatles ' iconic concert at the Mets' former home, Shea Stadium

On August 15, 1965, the Beatles played a concert at Shea Stadium during their 1965 tour of North A

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