Paul McCartney Performs at Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s Wedding
Paul McCartney didn’t let Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce down.
The Beatles alum brought the sun to Madison Square Garden for the couple’s July 3 nuptials in New York City, performing the band’s 1963 classic “I Want to Hold Your Hand” live for the first time in more than 60 years, according to multiple outlets.
Indeed, the last time McCartney sang the hit track in front of audiences was in 1964, per setlist.fm. But 62 years later, Swift and Kelce took the song out of retirement to act as the perfect backdrop for the biggest milestone yet in their love story.
E! News has reached out to a representative for McCartney but has not heard back.
Swift’s relationship with the “Blackbird” singer dates back to 2020, when the pair appeared as Rolling Stone’s cover stars that November.
Six years later, McCartney reflected on how Swift’s level of fame reminded him of his own career high.
“You do see the parallel, you know the fame and the amount of fame,” the 84-year-old told BBC Sounds in an interview shared to Instagram May 24. “The worldwide fame that Taylor Swift has and that we had, but I don’t think she needs any advice to tell you the truth.”
But should the “Style” hitmaker ever need a few words of wisdom, he’s got her back.
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“If she asked for it, I definitely would,” he explained. “I’m like the older brother to that generation, or more like the grandad, actually.”
And the respect goes both ways for the musical duo. Indeed, after McCartney released his latest album, the “Blank Space” singer re-shared his June 2 Instagram post, calling the music legend an “eternally exceptional artist” while also noting she’s “never not inspired” by him.
But he wasn’t the only performer at Swift and Kelce’s massive wedding. After all, Stevie Nicks also serenaded 1,000 of the couple’s closest family and friends at the event.
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“We can confirm that yes, Stevie Nicks did perform,” attendee Robin Roberts shared on Good Morning America the morning after the nuptials, though she didn’t reveal what the legendary musician sang. “But it really was intimate.”
And that’s a sentiment that her GMA co-host George Stephanopoulos—who also scored an invite to the wedding—echoed.
“It was as intimate as it possibly could be given it was Madison Square Garden,” he shared. “It was really this garden inside the Garden, which was so beautiful. It’s hard to imagine a place that big, and a wedding with such stars, could feel so personal and so intimate.”
Keep reading for all the celebs who attended Swift and Kelce’s big day.
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Dakota Johnson
Come here, dressed in black now, the actress rocked an asymmetrical look for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s July 3, 2026 wedding in New York.
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Zoë Kravitz
Best believe Swift’s longtime friend—and collaborator on “Lavender Haze”—was bejeweled in a mini dress and strappy heels for the soirée. However, her plus-one was a blank space, since her fiancé Harry Styles (also Swift’s ex) performed on London on July 3.
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Camila Cabello
The “Havana” singer—who opened for Swift’s Reputation tour—was burning red in her deep V dress for the affair at Madison Square Garden.
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Gigi Hadid
Swift’s longtime bestie looked so gorgeous as she strutted into Madison Square Garden donning a breathtaking pink gown and bombshell hair.
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Karlie Kloss & Joshua Kushner
No bad blood here. The former bestie of Swift proved that some hatchets can be buried as she stepped out with her husband for the wedding.
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Ed Sheeran & Cherry Seaborn
After the storm, something was indeed born on the Fourth of July for both Sheeran and Seaborn, as well as Swift and Kelce, who will tie the knot July 3.
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Hugh Grant & Anna Elisabet Eberstein
After attending the Eras Tour, the actor and his wife showed their love, actually, for Swift and Kelce.
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Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco
The “Love You Like a Love Song” singer and music producer couldn’t keep their hands to thamselves as their celebrated her BFF’s wedding to Kelce.
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Jimmy Fallon
One for the money, two for the show—the late night host wasn’t going to be a no-show for this one.
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Machine Gun Kelly
The rapper, who has bonded with Kelce over their shared Ohio hometown, kept it 100 in his signature style.
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Jason Sudeikis
The Ted Lasso star—whose ex Olivia Wilde went on to date Swift’s ex Harry Styles, fun fact—was in a rush to the main event as he was seen hustling through midtown Manhattan.
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Maren Morris
She’s got class all over her. The country singer—who appeared on the re-recording of Swift’s Fearless album—sported a little black dress.
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Gigi Hadid
For the model, it felt like a perfect night to dress up in a sparkling pink ‘fit and watch her BFF get married.
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Bradley Cooper
A simple tux never goes out of style for a wedding. The Silver Linings Playbook star was dressed to impress in the West Village.
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Kelsea Ballerini
And we could tell you, Ballerini opted for green. The country star and longtime fan of Swift stepped out for the wedding.
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Miranda Lambert & Brendan McLoughlin
Quite the high profile date night. The “Drunk” singer headed to MSG alongside her husband.
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Abigail Anderson
Besties with Swift since the singer sat in class next to a red-head named Abigail, a gilded Anderson attended with husband Charles Berard.
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Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams Paisley, Seth Meyers & Alexi Ashe
The celeb couples enjoyed a double date at the wedding of the year.
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Tree Paine
Swift’s longtime publicist stunned in an off-the-shoulder neutral-hued gown.
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Vanessa Bryant
Bryant rocked a pink look featuring a sweetheart neckline to celebrate the newlywed sweethearts.
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Benson Boone
The singer came ready to see all the beautiful things at Swift and Kelce’s nuptials.
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“The Betts pulled up to the Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift wedding,” the actress wrote on Instagram following the party. “A time was had! The love in the room was palpable. Wowwwwwww is the best way to describe it. From beginning to end no detail was spared! “
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Ethan Hawke
The actor—who starred in Swift’s “Fortnight” music video—arrived at MSG to celebrate the couple’s love lasting far longer than a fortnight.
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Abby Wambach & Glennon Doyle
After scoring coveted invites, the soccer star and her wife proved all their white diamonds and lovers are forever while walking into MSG.
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Feelin’ so gorgeous. The “Undressed” singer shared a peek at his outfit on TikTok.
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Ross Travis
So scarlet, it was maroon. Kelce’s longtime pal sported a suit nodding to one of Swift’s songs for the wedding.
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Paul Rudd & Adam Scott
The actors and their wives weren’t clueless when it came to chic wedding style.
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Kimberly Schlapman
A little big moment. The Little Big Town singer went for something blue.
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Jarret Stoll & Erin Andrews
Keeping it 100. The ESPN analyst—who recently vacationed with the bride and groom in Montana—and her husband stepped out in New York.
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Matthew Libatique & Mary Ellen Libatique
Bet the cinematographer—who was the mastermind behind Swift’s “I Bet You Think About Me” music video—and his wife will be thinking about this date night for years to come.
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