Oasis at Croke Park: Stage times, set list, ticket information, how to get there and more
Oasis
Live '25 reunion tour arrives in Dublin for two performances at
Croke Park
on August 16th and 17th. The tour marks the duo's first live appearance since they spilt in 2009.
The band, originally comprised of brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, Paul 'Guigsy' McGuigan and Tony McCarroll, formed in their native Manchester in 1991. Their debut album Definitely Maybe released in 1994 propelled them to pop stardom, the group quickly becoming one of the defining bands of the Britpop era. Between 1991 and 2009 they released seven albums and had eight number one singles and 23 top 10s.
However, the brothers' relationship was always fraught and tumultuous – they would often be seen arguing on or off stage and private screaming matches between the two were regularly reported in the press. Both brothers made numerous threats to leave the band before eventually splitting in 2009 during their Dig Out Your Soul Tour.
After the group disbanded Noel and Liam each formed their own bands, regularly slinging insults back and forth in the press, with Liam suing Noel over comments made about the cancellation of a 2009 V Festival performance.
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In 2019 Liam Gallagher said he would like to reunite with Noel but accused him of wanting to be a solo artist in order to, 'get all the coin and be surrounded by yes men you can fire and hire whenever he wants'.
Last summer speculation began mounting that the duo were set to reunite for a 30th anniversary tour. When the announcement came of their reunion tour, on August 27th last year, tickets for all UK and Ireland dates sold out in less than a day.
When and where will they play?
The band will play two concerts at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday, August 16th, and Sunday, August 17th.
Are tickets still available?
While the tour did immediately sell out, the odd very pricey resale ticket has been popping up on
Ticketmaster
. The resale website
Twickets
is Oasis's official resale partner.
To avoid looking back in anger, buy tickets from accredited sources only.
How does my ticket work?
The organisers have advised concertgoers to download their tickets from the Ticketmaster website or app on to their phones in advance of the event. Screenshots will not work as the barcodes on the tickets are live and updated regularly.
Where should I go if I have a problem with my ticket?
The Ticketmaster box office will be located at Mountjoy Square East, marked on the map below with a blue 't'.
Provided by MCD
Who are the support acts?
Get ready for an evening of complete Britpop nostalgia as English singer-songwriter
Richard Ashcroft
, former frontman of '90s alternative rock band The Verve, and Liverpool indie rock band Cast, provide support.
What time should I arrive?
Doors open at 5pm, with the support acts expected to begin at 6pm. Oasis have typically been starting their two-hour set around 8.15pm. The concert is expected to end around 10.30pm. As the venue is expected to be very busy, concertgoers should aim to be at Croke Park 45 minutes before the show starts.
Merch will be available at the gigs, and at the official Oasis pop-up shop at St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre.
How do I get there and home again?
Fans should allow for sufficient travel time to and from the venue. As traffic and parking delays are inevitable, you are encouraged to walk, cycle, use public transport and private coach services.
By train
: The nearest railway stations are Drumcondra and Clonliffe Road which are both about a five-minute walk from Croke Park. The closest
Dart
stations are Connolly, which is a 15-20 minute walk, and Clontarf, which is a 20-25 minute walk.
By Luas
: The closest Luas stop on the Red Line is Parnell and, on the Green Line, Marlborough (from northside) and O'Connell Upper (from southside) – both a 15-minute walk.
By bus:
Dublin Bus
routes 1, 7, 13, 14, 16, 19, 27a, 29a, 31a, 31b, 32, 33, 40, 40b, 40d, 41, 41b, 41c, 42, 43, 44, 53, 123 and 122 serve Croke Park.
Expressway
is working with the concert's promoters and offering return coach services both days from Cork, Limerick and Galway to Croke Park. Other commercial coach operators, like
Concert Buses
,
Irish Concert Travel
,
Concert Bus
,
Concert Express
,
Murray and Son Coaches
, will also serve Croke Park
By car: There is no public parking at Croke Park and traffic cordons will be in place at least two hours before the event. The organisers advise against parking in local residential areas. If you must drive you are advised to use a car park in the city centre, like Claremont Parking or Q-Park, and then get public transport to the venue.
By bike: The nearest Dublin bike locations are on the North Circular Road and at Mountjoy Square. There are cycle locking facilities around the stadium, including the Cusack Stand car park and two-tier bike storage in the Davin Stand car park.
Irish Rail has added a late-night service for the concert on Sunday, August 17th, from Heuston to Galway, leaving Heuston at 00:30.
What's the deal with all the different venue entrances?
Your ticket will tell you which entrance to use. If you go to the wrong entrance you will be denied entry. There are four entrances:
Blue route: Enter via Jones Road/Russell Street (for Hogan Stand Seating/Premium Seating).
Red route: Enter via St James Avenue off Cloniffe Road (for Cusack Stand Seating/Premium Seating).
Yellow route: Enter via St Margaret's Avenue (for Davin Stand Seating).
Green Route: Enter via Foster Terrace (for Standing).
What will they play?
Oasis on stage at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, as the band's long-awaited reunion tour kicks off in Wales. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PA
Oasis are likely to play all their greatest hits. Here is their set list from August 3rd when they performed at Wembley Stadium in London:
Hello
Acquiesce
Morning Glory
Some Might Say
Bring It On Down
Cigarettes & Alcohol
Fade Away
Supersonic
Roll With It
Talk Tonight
Half the World Away
Little by Little
D'You Know What I Mean?
Stand by Me
Cast No Shadow
Slide Away
Whatever
Live Forever
Rock 'n' Roll Star
The Masterplan
Don't Look Back in Anger
Wonderwall
Champagne Supernova
What's the story with security?
Strict security checks will be in operation; everyone will be subject to a search.
Due to health and safety regulations, there are no camping/collapsible chairs permitted on site.
Concertgoers are advised not to bring large bags/backpacks as they may experience delays or be refused entry. There will be no storage facilities on site.
Bags larger than A4, signs/flags bigger than A3, flag poles, glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, selfie sticks, flares, professional cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted; see the full list of prohibited items on
MCD's website
.
Soft, collapsible water skins permitted in seated blocks. No hard plastic, metal or glass reusables permitted. There will be free water points for pitch customers.
What about disabled access?
If you have a general admission ticket and would benefit from accessible accommodation you can request it
here
. Please note that all forms close five days in advance of the event date.
Accessible ticketholders don't need to contact the concert organisers as they will be contacted directly regarding accessible parking options. All accessible parking must be arranged in advance.
Anything else I should know?
There will no be readmission to the concert if you leave.
All under-16s must be accompanied by an adult over 25 at all times. Unaccompanied 16s will be refused entry without a refund. This concert is not recommended for those under five years of age.
What's the weather forecast?
Met Éireann
has said that high pressure will be dominating the weather in Dublin the week of the concert. This will bring predominantly settled conditions with much drier than average conditions. Mean air temperatures will be above normal for the time of year.
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