Sir Paul McCartney will host a live conversation about his new album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, sharing stories from meeting producer Andrew Watt in 2026 to recording, songwriting and a rare duet with Ringo Starr.
The music world will get a front-row seat into the creative life of Sir Paul McCartney when he takes the stage for a live conversation titled “The Boys Of Dungeon Lane” In Conversation with Paul McCartney at the Roundhouse.
The evening is billed as an opportunity for fans to hear, in Sir Paul’s own words, how his most recent record came together, from first ideas to the finished 14-track collection released last week.
Across the event Sir Paul will trace the album’s origins, including his first meeting with producer Andrew Watt in 2026, the recording sessions, and the songwriting process that revisits his early life in Liverpool.
Tickets for the live show are set to go on sale on Dice on June 3 at 10am, and the event itself will take place on June 10.
Why this event matters
The conversation is more than a promotional stop: it is a deep dive into the background of an album that marks Sir Paul’s return after a five-year break.
Listeners can expect anecdotes and context about tracks that draw from his upbringing in Speke and the area around Forthlin Road, which provided the album’s title. The record is described as a series of recollections, shaped by moments that predate The Beatles’ rise to fame.
Firsthand accounts from studio to stage
Attendees will hear about the arc from initial meetings with collaborators to the technical demands of recording new material. Sir Paul will outline how he and producer Andrew Watt worked together after their 2026 introduction, and what changed or crystallized as sessions progressed. Expect conversation about arrangements, vocal choices and the collaborative spirit that guided the album’s production.
The album’s themes and collaborators
The 14-track album reflects on formative experiences, with Sir Paul revisiting scenes and friendships from his youth. Among the notable moments on the record is a duet with former bandmate and friend Sir Ringo Starr — their first recorded vocal collaboration — which the musician will discuss in the live event. These collaborative details are part of a broader narrative that connects the album to the singer’s earliest adventures with John Lennon and George Harrison.
Personal history as creative fuel
The songs draw heavily on memory: streets, relationships and the energy of Liverpool before global fame. By naming the album after a neighbourhood landmark, Sir Paul ties the project directly to place and time. In the conversation he will unpack how those personal archives were translated into lyrics, melody and production choices, and how the record functions as a musical memoir rather than a straightforward retro exercise.
Context: the Beatles legacy and Sir Paul’s solo career
To understand the new album’s resonance, it helps to keep the larger story in view. The Beatles formed in 1960 with Sir Paul, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr and went on to become the best-selling musical act in history. Their catalog includes 16 UK number one albums and 18 UK number one singles such as Help!, Hey Jude and She Loves You. The band split in 1970, after which Sir Paul launched a prolific solo career, beginning with his debut solo album, McCartney.
How the past informs present work
In the Roundhouse conversation Sir Paul will connect those milestone achievements and his subsequent solo trajectory to the new album’s themes. He will reflect on continuity and change across decades of songwriting, and on how personal memory can become the foundation for fresh musical expression. The event offers a rare chance to see those reflections delivered live, accompanied by his candid observations about collaborators and creative decisions.
Practical details for fans
Fans eager to attend should note the ticket release schedule: tickets go on sale on Dice on June 3 at 10am, and the event itself is scheduled for June 10 at the Roundhouse. The conversation promises an intimate, narrative-driven evening focused on the album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane and the stories behind it, rather than a full live performance.
For those who want a deeper connection to the record, the event represents a unique chance to hear directly from Sir Paul about the creative choices, collaborations and memories that shaped his latest work. Whether you follow his solo career or the broader history of The Beatles, the evening aims to illuminate how a lifetime of experiences can be woven into new songs.
