Oasis Confirm Slane Castle Return for September 2027 as Irish Fans Race to Register for Ticket Ballot
Oasis have confirmed two headline shows at Slane Castle in County Meath on 4 and 5 September 2027 as part of their 'Oasis Live '27' world tour, marking the band's third appearance at the iconic venue on the banks of the River Boyne. Irish fans have until 4pm BST on Thursday, 17 September, to register for the ticket ballot at oasisinet.com, with sales scheduled for 25 to 27 September and prices ranging from €181.25 to €501.25, with a limit of four tickets per person.
Background
Slane Castle in County Meath has been one of the most storied outdoor concert venues in Ireland since the early 1980s, when Henry Mountcharles began hosting major rock concerts on the castle's natural amphitheatre overlooking the River Boyne. The venue has hosted some of the most memorable concerts in Irish music history, including performances by The Rolling Stones, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, and Eminem, and its combination of spectacular natural setting and capacity for up to 80,000 people makes it one of the most sought-after concert destinations in Europe.
Oasis's history with Slane is particularly significant. The band first played the venue in 1995 as a support act for R.E.M., at a moment when they were on the cusp of global superstardom. They returned in 2009 for a headline show that became one of the most celebrated concerts in the venue's history — and which occurred just weeks before the band's acrimonious split, giving it an additional layer of historical significance. The 2027 shows will be the band's third appearance at Slane, and the first since their reunion.
The Oasis reunion, announced in 2024, was one of the most anticipated events in rock music history. The band's 2025 reunion tour was a global phenomenon, selling out stadiums across the UK, Europe, and North America and generating a level of cultural excitement that few acts have matched in the streaming era. The 'Oasis Live '27' tour, announced on 14 September 2026, extends the reunion into a second year and adds new dates across the world, with the Slane shows among the most eagerly anticipated.
Key Developments
The Slane Castle announcement was made on 14 September 2026, with the band confirming two shows on 4 and 5 September 2027, subject to licensing. The announcement was accompanied by the launch of a mandatory registration process designed to manage demand and prevent ticket touting — a system that has been used successfully for other major Irish concerts in recent years. Fans were required to register at oasisinet.com by 4pm BST on 17 September 2026 to be eligible for a chance to purchase tickets, with successful registrants to be issued unique, non-transferable codes for specific on-sale windows.
Ticket sales for the Irish shows are scheduled for 25 to 27 September 2026, with prices fixed at between €181.25 and €501.25 and a limit of four tickets per person. Richard Ashcroft has been confirmed as the special guest for all dates on the 2027 tour, adding another layer of appeal for fans of 1990s Britpop. The Slane shows are part of a broader 38-date world tour that includes dates across the UK, Europe, and the United States.
The announcement generated immediate and enormous excitement among Irish music fans, with social media platforms flooded with reactions from people who had attended the 2009 Slane show or who were hoping to experience Oasis live for the first time. Slane Castle confirmed that the shows were subject to licensing but expressed confidence that the necessary approvals would be obtained in time for the September 2027 dates.
Why It Matters
The Oasis Slane announcement matters because it is one of the most significant concert announcements in Ireland in years, and because it speaks to the enduring cultural power of a band that has been absent from the stage for more than a decade. For the Irish music industry — which has been working to rebuild its live events sector following the disruptions of the pandemic years — two sold-out Slane shows represent a major economic and cultural boost. The economic impact of a major Slane concert extends far beyond the venue itself, generating significant revenue for hotels, restaurants, transport operators, and local businesses across County Meath and the wider Dublin region. For Irish fans of Oasis — and there are many, given the band's enormous popularity in Ireland throughout the 1990s and 2000s — the Slane shows represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to see one of the defining bands of their generation perform in one of the most spectacular settings in the world.
Local Impact
In County Meath, the announcement has been welcomed by local businesses, tourism operators, and community groups who have experience of the economic benefits that major Slane concerts bring to the area. Hotels and guesthouses across Meath, Louth, and north Dublin are already reporting enquiries for the September 2027 dates, and transport operators including Bus Éireann and Irish Rail are expected to lay on additional services for the shows. Slane village, which is located adjacent to the castle, has developed a well-established infrastructure for managing the influx of concert-goers, and local businesses are preparing for what is expected to be one of the busiest weekends in the village's history. Meath County Council has indicated it will work closely with the concert organisers and local stakeholders to ensure the events are managed safely and sustainably.
What's Next
The registration deadline for the Oasis Slane ticket ballot is 4pm BST on Thursday, 17 September 2026. Ticket sales are scheduled for 25 to 27 September 2026, with successful registrants to receive unique codes for specific on-sale windows. The shows are scheduled for 4 and 5 September 2027, subject to licensing. Slane Castle is expected to confirm the licensing status of the shows by the end of October 2026. Richard Ashcroft's set times and any additional support acts are expected to be announced closer to the event dates.
