The Beatles legend will play seven shows across the continent this December finishing at London’s O2 Arena.

Macca kicks off the shows on Hamburg before playing Berlin, Arnhem, Paris, Cologne, Dublin and then the capital on December 22.

The Scouse star spent much of 2009 touring the US as well as promoting The Beatles: Rock Band game.

His last UK show in Liverpool in 2008 at the Anfield football stadium.

In a statement Sir Paul said: “This is my chance to bring our current show home to where it all began. Starting in Hamburg, ending in London and rocking everywhere in between. I'm very much looking forward to ending the year on a high.”