The Gallagher brothers had barely spoken for sixteen years when Oasis announced their reunion tour — and then played to 160,000 fans across two nights at Dublin’s Croke Park in August 2025. If you were lucky enough to grab tickets, or you’re planning to catch the band on their next run, here’s everything confirmed about the Croke Park shows: dates, times, transport, and what to expect on the night.

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Dates: 16-17 August 2025 ·
Venue: Croke Park, Dublin ·
Gates Open: 5:00pm ·
Show Start: 6:00pm ·
Capacity: 80,000

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Full setlist still not officially released before the shows
  • Exact finish time varied slightly each night
3Timeline signal
4What’s next
  • Tickets via Ticketmaster, max 4 per buyer
  • Official resale through Twickets only

The table below summarises the essential logistics for both Croke Park nights.

Detail Information
Event Dates 16-17 Aug 2025
Location Croke Park, Dublin
Gates 5:00pm
Start Time 6:00pm
Capacity 80,000
Tickets Ticketmaster, max 4

What night is Oasis playing in Croke Park?

Oasis played two consecutive nights at Croke Park on Saturday 16 August and Sunday 17 August 2025. These were the Irish leg of the Oasis Live ’25 Tour, which kicked off on 4 July 2025 in Cardiff and wrapped up on 23 November 2025 in São Paulo. The Dublin shows marked the band’s first live performances since their acrimonious split in 2009.

Confirmed dates from official sources

Both concert dates appeared across multiple official channels, including Transport for Ireland and the venue’s own communications. Each night drew approximately 80,000 attendees, totalling around 160,000 tickets sold across the two dates.

“The last time I cried was when we recorded ‘Don’t Go Away.'” — Liam Gallagher

Ticket availability status

Tickets were sold exclusively through Ticketmaster with a strict limit of four per purchase. For fans looking to resell, Twickets served as the band’s official resale partner — any tickets found elsewhere carried genuine risk of being invalid.

What time are Oasis on stage in Dublin?

Understanding the running order matters if you want to plan your evening properly. Based on reports from the Irish Times and the official tour schedule, here’s the typical flow for both Croke Park nights.

Gates opening time

Doors opened at 5:00 PM on both nights, with concertgoers advised to arrive at least 45 minutes before the support acts began. The venue operated strict security checks — everyone entering was subject to a search. Large bags or backpacks risked delays or outright refusal of entry, and there were no storage facilities available on site.

Expected stage times

Support acts — Richard Ashcroft and Cast — were scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM. Oasis then typically took the stage around 8:15 PM for their headline set, which ran approximately two hours. The show was expected to wrap up by around 10:30 PM.

“Richard Ashcroft, the former frontman of The Verve and a longtime associate of the Gallagher brothers, opened the Croke Park shows.” — Irish Times live report

Show end time

Exact finish times could vary slightly depending on encores and crowd energy, but the 10:30 PM window gave concertgoers a clear picture of when to expect the evening to wind down — useful for those relying on public transport or arranging lifts home.

Who is supporting Oasis in Dublin?

The Dublin support lineup featured two acts: Richard Ashcroft and Cast. Both are established names in British and Irish indie rock with strong connections to the era of Oasis’s peak popularity.

Announced support acts

Richard Ashcroft, the former frontman of The Verve and a longtime associate of the Gallagher brothers, opened the Croke Park shows. Cast, the Liverpool indie rock band formed in 1992 and known for tracks like “Walkaway,” followed as the second opener before Oasis took the stage.

Reports on Ireland lineup

Across the wider Oasis Live ’25 Tour, support slots varied by market. According to Wikipedia’s coverage of the tour, other acts including Cage the Elephant, Ball Park Music, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, and Otoboke Beaver appeared at different dates — but for Dublin, it was Richard Ashcroft and Cast exclusively.

For Dublin specifically, the support bill was a deliberate throwback to the Britpop era that made Oasis famous, pairing two acts with deep roots in British indie rock.

Where is Oasis playing in Dublin?

The venue was Croke Park, Ireland’s largest sports stadium and a historic concert space. Located at Jones’ Road in Drumcondra, Dublin 3, the stadium sits roughly 1.3 kilometres from Connolly Luas stop — a 16-minute walk — and about one kilometre from both Parnell and Marlborough Luas stops on the Green Line.

Croke Park venue details

Croke Park holds around 80,000 spectators for concerts, making it one of the biggest outdoor venues on the island of Ireland. Its steep stands and central pitch create an intimate atmosphere despite the scale, and it’s hosted major international acts including U2, Coldplay, and Beyoncé.

No public parking

There was no public parking available at Croke Park for the concerts. The official advice from Transport for Ireland was clear: use city centre car parks or public transport rather than attempting to drive to the venue.

Public transport advice

Extra trains ran on the Maynooth line (serving Drumcondra Station directly), DART, and Northern Commuter routes before and after the shows. Alcohol was not permitted on any train services to or from Croke Park concerts. Expressway offered return coach services from Cork, Limerick, and Galway, while several commercial operators — Concert Buses, Irish Concert Travel, Concert Bus, Concert Express, Murray and Son Coaches — also provided services. Entry routes varied by seating zone: Blue Route (Hogan Stand) entered via Jones’ Road and Russell Street, Red Route (Cusack Stand) via St James’ Avenue off Clonliffe Road, Yellow Route (Davin Stand) via St Margaret’s Avenue, and Green Route (standing) via Foster Terrace.

Transport logistics required careful advance planning because the venue’s lack of parking meant concertgoers who drove faced genuine risk of missing the show.

Oasis Dublin Croke Park tickets

Getting tickets for Oasis at Croke Park required quick reflexes and knowing exactly where to look. The primary vendor was Ticketmaster, with the box office located at Mountjoy Square East. Several key rules applied to the ticket purchase process.

Ticket limits and sales

Each transaction was limited to a maximum of four tickets — a cap designed to reduce scalping and give more fans a fair chance. Once sold out through primary channels, remaining availability appeared only through Twickets, the official resale platform.

Official vendors

Ticketmaster handled primary sales, while Twickets managed official resale. Anyone purchasing from other platforms or individuals risked buying invalid tickets. Fans were strongly advised to stick to these two sources to avoid disappointment.

Upsides

  • Two full nights at a world-class stadium venue
  • Support from Richard Ashcroft and Cast at no extra charge
  • No long drives — Croke Park is well-served by Luas and rail
  • Official resale platform protects buyers from invalid tickets

Downsides

  • No public parking at the venue — transport must be planned in advance
  • Strict bag policies and no storage facilities on site
  • Tickets capped at 4 per buyer — difficult for larger groups
  • Alcohol banned on train services to and from the venue

The ticket limit of four per purchase was a deliberate barrier against scalpers, though it created frustration for friend groups larger than four.

The upshot

The Croke Park shows drew roughly 160,000 fans over two nights — the largest Irish concerts since the band last toured here. Getting there early and planning your return journey in advance made the difference between enjoying the night and getting caught in post-show chaos.

Related reading: Dublin to Galway Train Timetable | Irish Rail Schedules & Times · Hotels Near Aviva Stadium – Closest with Free Parking

Additional sources

setlist.fm, ticketgum.com, en.wikipedia.org, shazam.com, crokepark.ie, mcd.ie

Oasis fans can reference the detailed Croke Park seating plan to pinpoint their section and secure optimal views during the shows.

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Frequently asked questions

What date is Oasis playing in Dublin?

Oasis played two nights at Croke Park, Dublin on Saturday 16 August and Sunday 17 August 2025.

How many people were at Oasis in Croke Park?

Each night drew approximately 80,000 attendees, totalling around 160,000 fans across both concerts.

What time does the Oasis concert finish?

Based on the Irish Times’ reporting, the show was expected to end around 10:30 PM, though exact finish times could vary slightly depending on the night’s encores and crowd energy.

What song made Liam Gallagher cry?

Liam Gallagher has publicly stated that the last time he cried was while recording “Don’t Go Away.” At the Dublin shows, the emotional highlight for many fans was “Wonderwall” — which was recorded during the tour and released as a single on 4 September 2025.

Oasis stage times for Croke Park Dublin

Doors opened at 5:00 PM, support acts began at 6:00 PM, and Oasis took the stage around 8:15 PM for their headline set. The show wrapped by approximately 10:30 PM.

How to get to Oasis Croke Park?

Croke Park is located at Jones’ Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 3. The nearest Luas stops are Connolly (Red Line, 1.3km, 16-minute walk) and Parnell/Marlborough (Green Line, 1km, 15-minute walk). Extra trains ran on the Maynooth, DART, and Northern Commuter lines. Coach services operated from Cork, Limerick, and Galway. There was no public parking at the venue.

Oasis Dublin 2026?

The Oasis Live ’25 Tour concluded on 23 November 2025 at Estádio do Morumbi in São Paulo, Brazil. No official dates for a 2026 Irish tour had been announced as of the shows’ conclusion.

Oasis Dublin Croke Park warning

Concertgoers were advised not to bring large bags or backpacks — these could result in delays or refused entry. No storage facilities existed on site. Alcohol was banned on all train services to and from Croke Park. Only Ticketmaster and Twickets were authorised ticket vendors.

For fans who made it to Croke Park, the two August nights offered something that seemed impossible just a few years earlier: Noel and Liam Gallagher on the same stage, playing the songs that defined a generation of British and Irish music. For those still hoping to catch the reunion, the practical details above — arriving early, knowing your entry route, leaving the car at home — were the difference between a night to remember and a night spent frustrated in queues.