Airbnb's in Manchester soar with a 237 per cent average increase for a two-person apartment ahead of Oasis
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Airbnb hosts in Manchester are on course to see revenue jump after new research reveals the Oasis reunion has led to a 210% price increase on Heaton Park weekend tour dates, compared to the week before the tour started.
Across all UK tour dates, a two-person apartment within a one-mile radius of each venue costs an average of £629 for the night, which is £300 higher than pre-tour prices.
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The five Manchester tour dates have the highest Airbnb cost, with the 19 July concert peaking at a 237% average increase for a two-person apartment. This works out to a £507 increase in booking, with the total average cost for an apartment at £721 for the night.
These inflated prices on 19 July could be partly due to Grammy-winning singer Billie Eilish performing on the same night in Manchester.
James Corcoran, superfan and founder of The Oasis Podcast, which has brought in over a million listens since its launch in 2017, said: “For many of us, it’s not another gig. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event that we never thought we’d see. The emotional pull of seeing Liam and Noel share a stage again means everything and it’s also a chance for us to celebrate the Oasis community.”
Adding: “I’ve been a huge fan of Oasis since 1994 and when the reunion rumours began feeling real, it was a dream come true. The band was important to me throughout my teens and since the launch of the podcast I’ve spent the last eight years connecting with other fans. Getting hold of a ticket was a little stressful but I was even willing to pay the crazy prices to see them again."
Martin Stone, managing director at Tank, said: “The band has tapped into ‘90s nostalgia, and social media to tease and announce the reunion, building up anticipation where fans are willing to spend thousands to watch them perform.”
Adding: “A major event like this is good news for any city, providing an opportunity for hospitality businesses to be part of the buzz and generate income, as well as support the local visitor economy. Long-term it’s an opportunity to build their brand presence and be part of the fans’ experience.”
To read the full research visit: https://tank.co.uk/youve-gotta-be-rolling-in-it-the-cost-of-being-an-oasis-fan-in-2025/