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Oasis will play two sold-out concerts in Croke Park this August, a reunion that set some fans back over €400 Alamy Stock Photo

How much are you willing to spend on a gig ticket?

MCD Productions is on track to sell approximately 2.5 million tickets in 2025.

MCD PRODUCTIONS IS projected to sell approximately 2.5 million tickets in 2025, making it the second busiest year in the event company’s history.

Managing Director Denis Desmond noted high demand for live event tickets, with upcoming gigs by Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Oasis all sold out, along with Electric Picnic festival. 

Desmond estimates that gross ticket sales from the projected 2.5 million tickets will total between €212m and €225m, based on average ticket prices of €85 to €90.

So, today we want to know: How much are you willing to spend on a gig ticket?


Poll Results:

Up to €100 (2822)
I never buy gig tickets – they're too expensive (1259)
Up to €50 (969)
Up to €150 (950)
Anything goes (if it's for my favourite band) (508)

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