Key facts
- A record 24.7 million music tourists attended UK concerts and festivals in 2025.
- Music tourism generated £11.2 billion in spending across the UK in 2025.
- Overseas music tourists increased by 26.8% to 2.1 million in 2025.
- The Oasis reunion tour contributed significantly, with fans spending an estimated £1.06 billion.
- London saw a 27.4% increase in music tourism spending, reaching £3.4 billion.
A record 24.7 million music tourists attended concerts and festivals in the UK in 2025, generating £11.2 billion in spending. This figure represents a 4.8% rise from the previous year, driven by a significant 26.8% increase in overseas visitors to 2.1 million. Major artists like Oasis, Beyoncé, Coldplay, and Lana Del Rey contributed to this surge, with Oasis's reunion tour alone estimated to have generated £1.06 billion in fan spending. The North West saw a 15.6% rise in music tourist spending to £1.4 billion, while London experienced a 27.4% increase, reaching £3.4 billion and accounting for over 30% of the national total. The live music sector also saw a 3% rise in full-time equivalent jobs, totaling 74,000.