DF Concerts’ 2025 summer events generate over £160m
Shows from Oasis, Sam Fender, and Chappell Roan helped the Scottish promoter generate a sizable economic impact for local communities
News By IQ | 16 January 2026
DF Concerts has announced that its programme of summer 2025 live music events generated almost £165 million (€190m) in total economic impact for Scotland, according to research commissioned by the promoter.
Between June and August 2025, 17 major concerts and festivals show days at venues including Bellahouston Park, Hampden Stadium, Murrayfield Stadium, Glasgow Green and the Royal Highland Centre saw more than 600,000 fans attend. These events generated £113.8m (€131.3m) in direct visitor spend and an average economic impact of £232 (€267.7) per ticket.
The scale of…
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