As anticipation mounts for the much-hyped Oasis reunion in Dublin next month, fans hoping to see the Gallagher brothers live may face a sobering reality: skyrocketing hotel prices that, in some cases, exceed the cost of a concert ticket.
The legendary British band is set to perform at Croke Park on August 16 and 17, drawing thousands of fans to the capital. But with demand surging, hotel rates have spiked dramatically, particularly in the city centre, leaving some attendees priced out or scrambling for alternatives.
According to listings across various booking platforms, most hotels within central Dublin are charging upwards of €400 per night for standard rooms—more than double the usual rates. One five-star hotel is asking over €1,800 for a single night during the concert weekend, excluding breakfast. By contrast, the same room this weekend is listed for €700.
A four-star hotel in the heart of Dublin is offering standard king rooms at €537 for the concert nights—again without breakfast—compared to prices that are at least €200 lower this weekend.
The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) acknowledged the price surge, attributing it to basic supply and demand. “There are times when locations experience significant increases in demand, around major events, and this can result in price increases,” a spokesperson said.
While many of the listings reflect last-minute availability, the IHF claims that most concertgoers would have secured better deals by booking early. However, current pricing trends suggest otherwise, as even last-minute bookings for this weekend are more affordable than those for the Oasis dates.
For fans unwilling or unable to spend hundreds per night, staying outside the city may offer a solution. Hotels in suburbs like City West, Swords, Tallaght and Clondalkin have rooms listed for under €250. Still, the added cost of transport—some locations are an hour’s drive from Croke Park—could eat into savings.
Such price hikes are not unique to Dublin. A report by Fáilte Ireland found that cities worldwide, including during major events like Bruce Springsteen’s 2023 tour, see similar trends. However, it noted that Dublin’s prices were notably higher than those in cities like Birmingham, Copenhagen, and Hamburg.
Booking platforms like Booking.com show high occupancy rates for the Oasis weekend, with over 85% of rooms already snapped up. The IHF encourages consumers to book directly through hotel websites, claiming lower rates due to the avoidance of platform commissions—sometimes as much as €40 cheaper.
Consumer experts at the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) also advise checking booking terms carefully and considering alternative accommodation outside the city centre.
“Even if you need to factor in the cost of a taxi back after the concert, this could still be a better deal,” said CCPC communications director Grainne Griffin.
With just weeks to go, fans who haven’t secured lodging may need to act fast—or risk missing out on what is expected to be one of the year’s biggest music events.
