Oasis Slane 2027: Tickets, Hotels and Castle Travel Guide
Slane Castle is a rural outdoor concert site in County Meath, not a Dublin stadium with a railway station outside the gate. Oasis play on September 4 and 5, 2027, and the trip works only when the group books a legitimate round-trip coach or a documented parking plan before choosing its hotel.
1. Oasis Slane 2027 facts
Shows
Saturday September 4 and Sunday September 5, 2027
Venue
Slane Castle, County Meath, Ireland
Original standard prices
€181.25 general admission; €211.25 front standing, plus €10.50 service charge
Best default transport
Pre-booked official return coach matched to the concert date
Sold out; official resale only. Oasis says resale will open nearer the events through Ticketmaster at the original price paid. Running times are not final: Ticketmaster currently expects gates around 3pm and a 10:45pm curfew. Do not buy an alleged barcode, transfer or coach seat through a stranger.
2. Ticket types, face-value resale and age rules
🎟️ Know the original value
Ticketmaster Ireland listed general admission at €181.25 and front standing at €211.25. Its reserved grandstand package cost €501.25 and included a seat, dedicated entrance, parking and hospitality facilities. Coach bundles combined a ticket with return travel: for example, Dublin packages were €226.25 with general admission or €256.25 with front standing. Each ticket also carried a €10.50 service charge, so compare a resale request with the exact original product rather than a vague claim of “face value.”
🔒 Use the official order trail
Registration and the first sale have ended. The official Oasis page says resale will be delayed until nearer the shows and handled through Ticketmaster at the original price paid. Barcodes are also being held while order limits are checked. A screenshot does not prove ownership, and an unofficial transfer may be cancelled. Keep any hotel or flight refundable until a valid ticket appears in your own account.
👨👩👧 Check the unusual Slane age rule
Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult over 25, and the organizer recommends that under-12s do not attend. This is a large greenfield show with long walking, queues and exposed weather. Every traveler needs a valid ticket, including essential companions. A family group should read the current accessibility and entry conditions before buying a resale ticket.
3. Transport is the first booking, not an afterthought
Transport for Ireland says only official licensed bus and coach operators holding the right parking permit will pass Garda and licensing checkpoints on the approach roads. Its event page will publish final public-transport directions closer to 2027. That makes a casual plan—ordinary bus to a nearby village, then find a taxi after the encore—too fragile for a sold-out rural concert.
🚌 Official return coach
Big Green Coach is an official tour partner and lists 41 Irish pickup locations, including Dublin, Belfast, Drogheda, Navan, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and many regional towns. Other licensed providers also advertise same-day returns. Buy for the exact September 4 or 5 show, save the final pickup address and arrive before the stated check-in. Confirm that the ticket includes the return, where the coach parks and how passengers are identified after the show.
🚗 Driving and parking
Do not drive without an event-specific parking product. General-admission parking is expected through the organizer's event app once available, while the €501.25 reserved-seat package included parking. Road controls, field conditions and post-show traffic can create long delays. Assign a sober driver, record the correct car park and keep food, water and a charged phone in the vehicle for the slow exit.
♿ Accessible arrival
Accessible parking is limited, needs advance arrangement and is not guaranteed by a Blue Badge alone. Ticketmaster says eligible customers will be contacted around three weeks before the show, while other general-admission customers can request accessible drop-off or join a standby process. Do not book a normal remote coach and assume it can meet a mobility need that has not been discussed.
Book the whole round trip. A coach seat is useful only when it covers the correct show, pickup, outward departure and post-concert return. Add the operator, booking owner, emergency number and departure point to the group plan.
4. Where to stay: Dublin, Slane, Navan or Trim
🏙️ Dublin city centre: easiest overall trip
Dublin has the largest hotel market, direct airport options and plenty to do before and after the concert. The real decision is the coach pickup. Search near the confirmed departure point rather than simply choosing Temple Bar. Hotels around Busáras, Custom House, O'Connell Street or the south quays can be practical depending on the operator. Compare Maldron Hotel Custom House, The Address Connolly and centrally located hostels as starting points, then verify the walking route at the hours your coach uses.
🏰 Slane village: scarce but closest
The Conyngham Arms, Rock Farm Slane and small local guesthouses put the group closest to the venue, but inventory is tiny beside a major concert audience. Never assume a village room includes event parking, venue transfer or late check-in. Ask the property in writing about luggage, the legal pedestrian approach and what happens if road controls restrict taxis.
🛏️ Navan and Trim: County Meath alternatives
Navan offers properties such as Newgrange Hotel and Ardboyne Hotel; Trim has options including Trim Castle Hotel. They may reduce the distance compared with Dublin, but only when a licensed coach serves that exact town or a booked vehicle can use its assigned route. A closer map pin without a return booking can be worse than a Dublin hotel beside an official coach.
🌿 Country hotels: verify every connection
Bellinter House and other Boyne Valley stays can turn the concert into a rural break. They are best for a group with a confirmed driver or private transport contract. Ask about minimum stays, late access, breakfast and cancellation. Do not expect reception to solve transport for eight people at 11pm on a sold-out weekend.
5. Saturday or Sunday?
Saturday September 4 fits a Friday-to-Monday trip and lets most groups recover on Sunday. It may also face the strongest weekend room demand. If using a rural hotel, check whether a two- or three-night minimum applies. Sunday September 5 can suit a Saturday arrival and Monday leave, but a very early Monday flight is a bad match for a late coach return. Stay through Monday night if the group wants a calm Dublin day after the show.
Both dates use the same greenfield venue and announced special guest, Richard Ashcroft. Do not pay extra for one date because a seller claims a different set length or exclusive support act. Gates and the 10:45pm curfew are provisional; the complete running order will appear closer to the event.
6. A practical three-night itinerary
1️⃣ Arrival day
Check in, confirm coach tickets and find the exact pickup in daylight. Dublin groups can choose one compact area—Trinity College, Grafton Street or the Docklands—then eat near the hotel. Rural groups should buy supplies before reaching a limited-service property.
2️⃣ Concert day
Eat a proper breakfast, wear weather-ready layers and leave the day free. Join the coach at its required time; rural checkpoints mean “doors at 3pm” is not a target arrival time. Photograph the parked coach location, set an outside-venue fallback meeting point and return directly when the operator calls passengers.
3️⃣ Recovery day
Keep the morning flexible. In Dublin, choose a later Guinness Storehouse slot, Kilmainham Gaol only with a timed ticket, or a relaxed coastal DART ride if energy allows. In Meath, Newgrange and the Boyne Valley need their own transport and advance booking. Do not commit the entire group to a 9am tour.
4️⃣ Departure
Allow for a late previous night and weekend road or airport demand. Dublin Airport is outside the city centre; verify the actual coach or taxi time from the chosen hotel. Split from the group only after shared transport and room balances are settled.
7. What a greenfield concert changes
Slane is mostly standing. Ground conditions depend on rain, and long grass or mud can make fashionable shoes miserable. Ticketmaster says personal camping or collapsible chairs are not allowed. Read the final prohibited-items and bag rules; a coat tied around the waist and a permitted small bag are more useful than a large festival setup that is refused at entry.
Mobile service may be congested. Download the ticket only through the official account process, keep the coach details offline and choose a meeting point described by a permanent feature rather than “by the bar.” If the group separates, everyone should know whether the priority is the coach or waiting for a missing friend. Give the operator's emergency number to more than one person.
Weather can change quickly. Check the forecast on the morning, but pack for cooler evening conditions and rain even after a bright start. Follow the venue's current rules for sunscreen, water containers and medication. Accessibility users should treat the grass terrain as a material part of the booking decision, not a footnote.
8. Realistic budget per person
These are planning ranges for a three-night trip and should be replaced with dated quotes. Accommodation assumes two people sharing. The ticket line uses original prices, not unofficial resale.
Original ticket
General admission or front standing plus service charge
€191.75–€221.75
Return event coach
Separate coach or the transport part of a bundle
€35–€95
Three shared hotel nights
Dublin or County Meath planning range
€270–€750
Food and drinks
Three days including venue spend
€160–€330
Airport and local transport
Dublin Airport, city trips and contingency
€35–€110
Three-night ground total
Before travel to Ireland
€691.75–€1,506.75
💡 Pro Tip: A Dublin general-admission coach bundle originally cost €226.25 plus service charge. If that is your product, do not add a separate GA ticket again.
9. Group checklist
What to Pack
- 📱Official ticket account — Order visible in the buyer account; barcode instructions followed later
- 🚌Return coach proof — Correct show date, pickup point, passenger names and departure time
- 🧥Weather layers — Waterproof outer layer and footwear suitable for grass or mud
- 🔋Power bank — Ticket, maps and coach messages must last all day
- 📍Meeting points — One venue fallback and one coach-area fallback saved offline
Frequently asked questions
When is Oasis playing Slane Castle in 2027?
Oasis play Slane Castle in County Meath on Saturday September 4 and Sunday September 5, 2027. Richard Ashcroft is the announced special guest. Full running times remain pending.
Are Oasis Slane tickets sold out?
Yes. Oasis says the Live 27 tour is sold out. Official resale will open nearer the shows through Ticketmaster at the original price paid; do not use social-media screenshots or unauthorized transfers.
How much were official Slane tickets?
Ticketmaster Ireland listed general admission at €181.25 and front standing at €211.25 before the separate €10.50 service charge. Reserved grandstand hospitality was €501.25. Coach bundles varied by origin and ticket type.
How should I travel to Slane Castle?
An official return coach is the safest default for most visitors. Transport for Ireland says only licensed coach providers with valid permits can pass event checkpoints, and final public-transport directions will be published closer to September 2027.
Should I stay in Dublin or County Meath?
Dublin offers the largest hotel market and airport access, but needs a booked return coach. Slane, Navan or Trim reduce the road distance but have limited inventory. Choose the transport first, then a hotel near its confirmed pickup.
Official planning sources
- Oasis: all dates, sold-out status and approved resale
- Ticketmaster Ireland: Slane prices, access and coach products
- Transport for Ireland: licensed-coach and future transport guidance
- Official coach partner: available origins
Research checked October 2, 2026. Recheck the final show-day transport, bag, parking and running-time information before travel.
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