Oasis reunion helps draw record 25m ‘music tourists’ to UK concerts
Summary
A report shows that 24.7 million people traveled to the UK last year to attend live music events, spending a record £11.2 billion. Big artists like Oasis, Coldplay, and Beyoncé attracted many visitors, including a 27% rise in overseas music tourists.Key Facts
- 24.7 million music tourists attended UK concerts and festivals in 2025, a 4.8% increase from 2024.
- Overseas music tourists grew by 27%, reaching 2.1 million last year.
- Major artists who performed only in the UK included Oasis (reunion tour), Coldplay, and Lana Del Rey.
- Music tourism spending reached £11.2 billion, up 11% from £10 billion in 2024.
- £5.7 billion was spent directly by attendees on tickets, food, travel, and merchandise.
- An additional £5.5 billion was spent indirectly, including on concert security and fencing.
- London accounted for over 30% of music tourism spending, which rose by 27.4% to £3.4 billion.
- Government plans aim to support the music industry by fighting ticket reselling and supporting local venues.
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