- Concert goers to spend £807 on average to see Oasis on their upcoming UK reunion tour*
- The 17 UK dates could contribute over £1.1 billion to the UK economy
- Almost half (46%) of concert goers expect to dip into their savings to pay for their costs, with just under two-fifths (38%) using their salary
- 30% will use their credit cards and one-fifth (20%) will sell down investments to fund their Oasis experience
- Tickets and accommodation are the biggest expense, with fans having to stomach dynamic pricing
- Knock-on effects of the tour and how they could have longer-lasting benefits to certain industries
“Oasis fans are set to splash out £807 on average to realise their dream of seeing the Gallagher brothers back on stage together for the first time in 16 years. Nearly half will help fund their trip by dipping into their savings and one in five plan to sell investments to raise the cash,” says Dan Coatsworth, investment analyst at AJ Bell.
“This is according to a survey of 4,000 UK adults commissioned by AJ Bell, with 221 of them having secured tickets to Oasis shows. The report, conducted by Opinium in June 2025, looked at the total expected costs of attending one of the 17 UK dates which start in just over two weeks’ time (4 July). The tour is set to contribute over £1.1 billion to the UK economy, according to analysis by AJ Bell – a figure that’s comparable to Taylor Swift’s Eras UK dates last summer.
“Some might say these concerts won’t just be a flash in pan – they could be a precursor for even bigger Oasis UK shows in 2026, which could provide additional economic benefits to the country.”
How are fans paying for the full Oasis experience?
“The total cost of attending one of the Oasis concerts is meaningful and many concert goers have been creative in how they will pay for it. Encouragingly, more fans intend to use money they already have under their belt, rather than use credit. Nearly half of fans (46%) expect to use some of their savings to help foot the bill, while 38% will use their regular income such as their salary to pay for gig-related costs.
“That compares to 30% paying by credit card and worrying about the cost later on. The survey also found that 15% intend to borrow money via a personal loan to fund their once-in-a-lifetime concert experience, while 14% intend to use buy now, pay later services which are becoming a popular way to spread out the costs of buying a gig ticket.
“Oasis fans need to make sure they don’t suffer a financial hangover after the tour. It is important to stay on top of your finances and pay back borrowings on time, otherwise you face potential penalties and not keeping up with repayments could affect your ability to borrow in the future.
“One in five Oasis fans say they will sell some of their investments to help fund the full concert experience. Investments are a great way to put money aside for big events in the future, whether that’s buying a new house, getting married or having a fruitful retirement. Dipping into your ISA or dealing account is fine on the odd occasion but you’re better off leaving the money to grow if possible. It’s a bad habit to keep withdrawing money from your investment accounts for the odd treat so it’s best to avoid the temptation of raiding the jar.”
How much are people spending across different areas?
“There was a scramble to buy tickets when the reunion tour went on sale and many fans were greeted with prices much higher than they expected. A chunk of the tickets were subject to dynamic pricing, a practice that involves charging more when demand is high. The average ticket price among those who bought tickets was £167, the biggest single expense for Oasis fans.
“The hotel industry also often uses dynamic pricing to take advantage of big sporting or musical events drawing a large number of people to a particular destination. Oasis fans who have booked accommodation are expected to pay around £150 for their stay, with many people preparing to come from far and wide for the gigs.
“Fans are expected to spend £79 on alcohol and other drinks and a further £84 on food across the day. Pubs near to each of the four venues could be toasting their highest takings of the year on concert day, with many fans expected to meet up with friends to quench their thirst before heading into the main event. New records could be broken at the bars during each concert.
“The spending might not stop there. Oasis vinyl and CD sales could rocket after the gigs, and many people may want to keep the party going by seeing other bands in concert later in the year, giving a boost to the retail and live music industries, respectively.
“Oasis just needs to make sure the gigs are worth the money and the band’s popularity lives forever. If the shows are disappointing, fans will look back in anger and wish they’d spent just a little bit more and got a week’s holiday in the Mediterranean instead.”
*Source: AJ Bell, Opinium. Based on a survey of 4,000 UK adults carried out in June 2025, of which 221 said they have tickets to an Oasis ’25 tour concert.