Oasis Dublin gigs spark 9% surge in consumer spending, data shows

Oasis concerts in Dublin triggered a surge in consumer spending, with hospitality, retail, and transport sectors all reporting big gains

Marking the first time in over 16 years since the band played in Ireland, the Oasis gig also underpinned a more than 8% rise in the volume of card transactions. Supplied PR images from Dublin concert 16082025

Consumer spending surged in Ireland last weekend as the Manchester-born band Oasis played to two sold-out concerts in Dublin's Croke Park. 

New data from digital bank Revolut shows Oasis fans continued to spend despite soaring hotel prices and efforts by city centre businesses to cash in on the occasion, with card spending soaring by more than 9% as a result of the two Dublin gigs.