Show Review: Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band at MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band at MGM Music Hall at Fenway — September 30, 2026

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Ringo Starr knows how to be in a band. On his current tour, Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band brought its celebrated blend of classic rock, pop, and live-musician camaraderie to Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway on September 30. The concert offered an evening built around familiar songs, veteran performers, and the enduring appeal of music that has connected with audiences for generations.

The All Starr Band concept has always been rooted in collaboration. Rather than presenting a conventional solo concert, Starr shares the stage with accomplished musicians whose own histories and signature songs become part of the evening. That format creates a generous, communal atmosphere: each performer has a chance to step forward, while the full band continues to support the show as a unified ensemble.

This year’s edition brought Steve Lukather (Toto), Colin Hay (Men at Work), Hamish Stewart (Average White Band), Warren Ham (Kansas/Toto), Greg Bissonette (David Lee Roth), and Buck Johnson (Doobie Brothers). They all joined in the fun and were featured at various times during the evening.

At the center of it all is Starr’s unmistakable presence. His relaxed personality and warm stage manner give the performance an inviting quality. He does not need to dominate the room; his role as drummer, singer, and host allows the music—and the musicians around him—to take the spotlight in turn.

The strength of an All Starr Band performance lies in its variety. The set moves between well-known favorites and songs associated with the individual members, giving the audience several musical eras and styles in a single night. The result is both a celebration of classic rock and a reminder that great songs can continue to feel immediate when performed by the artists who helped define them. Of particular note were the covers of Toto’s “Rosanna,” Men at Work’s “Who Can It Be Now,” and AWB’s “Pick up the Pieces.”

That is not to say Ringo’s songs are not a highlight. From “It Don’t Come Easy” to “Photograph” to “Yellow Submarine,” his contributions to the Beatles and his own solo work stand on their own.

MGM Music Hall at Fenway provided a fitting setting for the performance. The venue’s seated concert atmosphere complemented the show’s combination of nostalgia and energy, bringing together longtime fans and listeners discovering these songs through a new live experience. The audience response reflected the broad appeal of Starr’s music and the All Starr Band’s inclusive spirit, but for most of the evening seats weren’t required.

By the time the rousing, celebratory “With a Little Help From My Friends” took over the night, one could only reflect on seeing one of the most iconic band members/performers that has ever graced rock music. For him to share the stage and music of fellow performers made it all the more special.

Find tour dates and more here: https://www.ringostarr.com/#/

Enjoy some of our previous coverage here: Show Review: Ringo Starr in Baltimore

Setlist

Matchbox

It Don’t Come Easy

Rosanna

Pick Up the Pieces

Down Under

Boys

I’m the Greatest

Yellow Submarine

Cut the Cake