- Music-related ticket sales in Ireland reached their highest level in two years during September
- Card spend on tickets rose 125pc from August and 22pc year on year
- Five major ticket launch days accounted for half of the month’s ticket spend
- Overall card spend by AIB customers rose 4pc year-on-year
- Restaurant spending near Tullamore rose 44pc during the National Ploughing Championships
Music-related ticket sales in Ireland reached their highest level in two years during September according to AIB Spend Trend data. Card spend on tickets rose 125pc from August and 22pc year on year driven by releases for Electric Picnic 2027 Harry Styles concerts at Croke Park and Oasis dates at Slane.
Five major ticket launch days accounted for half of the month’s total ticket spend. Friday 4 September saw Electric Picnic 2027 tickets go on sale. Monday 14 September saw tickets released for Harry Styles’ three-night run at Croke Park for August 2027. Friday to Sunday 25 to 27 September saw Oasis 2027 tickets at Slane Castle go on sale.
Overall card spend by AIB customers rose 4pc year-on-year. Major regional events including the National Ploughing Championships near Tullamore and the Amgen Irish Open provided heavy boosts to local accommodation and hospitality businesses. Restaurant spending near Tullamore rose 44pc during the National Ploughing Championships.
