Apple is marking 50 years since its founding on April 1, 1976, with a series of anniversary events across the world. The celebrations kicked off earlier this month with a performance by Alicia Keys in New York City. Now, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the festivities are set to wrap up with a headline act at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, and the buzz is pointing to one very famous Beatle.
Who Could Be Performing at Apple’s Anniversary Finale?
Gurman stopped short of naming the performer outright, but his clues were hard to miss. In a post on X, he wrote: “Let me just say he’s still going strong, was part of the British Invasion and Jobs would’ve been ecstatic.”
Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations will conclude this week with a finale at its Cupertino campus for employees. Staffers are pumped after being told who the headliner is. Let me just say he’s still going strong, was part of the British Invasion and Jobs would’ve been ecstatic.
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) March 28, 2026
The mention of the British Invasion, combined with the Steve Jobs reference, had people online immediately pointing to Paul McCartney. Jobs told 60 Minutes in 2003 that The Beatles shaped his business philosophy.
There is also a name connection that is hard to overlook: The Beatles founded British music label Apple Records in 1968, just years before Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne founded Apple Computer Company, now Apple Inc., in 1976. A representative for Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
When & Where Is Apple’s 50th Anniversary Event Taking Place?
The exact date of the finale has not been confirmed, but Gurman noted in his post that it takes place “this week,” making it an event to watch closely.
The show is intended for Apple employees at the company’s Cupertino campus, so it will not be open to the general public.
For those not on the Apple payroll, there is still plenty to look back on, from the products that defined generations to the decisions that shaped one of the most recognised companies in the world.
