Oasis set for two sold-out nights at Croke Park
The shows are part of the band's first tour since their 2009 split. The reunion tour began in Cardiff last month and has already taken in multiple stadium dates across England and Scotland.
Demand for the Irish dates was huge, with both nights in Croke Park selling out within minutes when tickets went on sale last year.
Many fans were left disappointed, with a surge of re-sale listings and criticism of the dynamic pricing model used by the ticketing platform, which saw some seats increase significantly in price during the sale.
Speaking recently about returning to the stage, Noel Gallagher said recently: "None of us can wait."
Fans can expect a setlist similar to earlier tour dates, opening with Hello and featuring Morning Glory, Some Might Say, Fade Away and Live Forever, followed by an encore of Don't Look Back in Anger, Wonderwall and Champagne Supernova.
Liam and Noel are joined by long-time bandmates Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, who has been taking in the sights around Dublin over the past few days, Gem Archer and Andy Bell, and American musician Joey Waronker on drums, with Richard Ashcroft and Cast as the support acts.
Event information
Gates for the band's Croke Park gigs open at 5pm each night, with Oasis due on stage at around 8.15pm. Promoters have urged fans not to arrive before gates open, as queuing or camping outside the venue is not permitted.
Public transport is the easiest way to get to the stadium. Dublin Bus, DART and commuter train services will be running additional capacity, with Drumcondra and Connolly stations a short walk from the venue. Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place around Croke Park.
Health officials have advised concertgoers to be mindful of a recently emerged Covid-19 variant and reminded people to take precautions if symptoms develop after the event.
A long Irish history
Oasis made their Irish debut in 1994 at Dublin's Tivoli Theatre and have since played venues including the Point Depot, Slane Castle and Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork.
The Croke Park dates will likely be their biggest headline stadium appearances in Ireland, with more than 160,000 people expected over the two nights.
Economic and cultural impact
The two-night run is forecast to generate more than €60 million for the Dublin economy through ticket sales, hospitality, accommodation and transport. The Oasis reunion tour as a whole is projected to gross over €1 billion across its 41 scheduled dates.
For many fans, this weekend will be about more than music. It is a chance to see one of the most influential bands of the last 30 years in full flight once again, sharing the moment with thousands of voices singing together under the lights of Croke Park.
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