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 the venerable downtown theater.

Paul McCartney announced a second surprise show at the Bowery Ballroom slated for Wednesday night, but tickets were quickly snapped up. The East Village venue was completely sold out by 11 a.m.

Paul McCartney performed a surprise concert at New York's Bowery Ballroom, announced hours prior, and tickets sold out swiftly. He played a mix of classics to a small audience.

Paul McCartney, 82, hosted a surprise show at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on Tuesday night, after announcing the pop-up concert just hours earlier.

Starting promptly at 6:30pm, McCartney and his band rocked The Bowery Ballroom for two straight hours. Paul McCartney Rips Through Intimate Club Show at Bowery Ballroom in NYC

Seven years after Paul McCartney played a surprise show at Grand Central Station, the Beatle is back with more impromptu New York City concerts. McCartney played an intimate show at the legendary Bowery Ballroom on Feb.