Oasis fans spent the weekend wondering: Is it definitely happening, or just a maybe?
On Tuesday, the speculation ended: It’s definite.
Liam and Noel Gallagher confirmed through a press release that Oasis will reunite for a series of live concerts next summer. The shows will take place in London, Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Dublin.
In Burnage, the band’s hometown, excitement is palpable. “They were a huge part of my life growing up,” said one woman, proudly displaying an Oasis tattoo on her back. “I am so excited.”
Another local shared, “We’ve grown up just around the corner from Noel and Liam.”
“You can’t put a price on a band like Oasis, can you?” she continued. “People from Burnage will definitely pay to see them, and so will everyone else.”
The announcement sparked an overwhelming online response, with a flood of memes and jokes.
“The Oasis reunion is just the Eras tour for people who can’t stand up without their knees sounding like an elephant walking on bubble wrap,” one X user quipped, referencing Taylor Swift’s recent tour.
Another commented, “Blur should launch comeback gigs on the exact same dates as Oasis to really give it that authentic ’90s vibe.”
Here’s the full list of dates for the Oasis Live ’25 tour:
- 4, 5 July – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
- 11, 12, 19, 20 July – Manchester, Heaton Park
- 25, 26 July and 2, 3 August – London, Wembley Stadium
- 8, 9 August – Edinburgh, Murrayfield Stadium
- 16, 17 August – Dublin, Croke Park
The excitement isn’t limited to everyday fans—celebrities have also shared their thoughts on the reunion.
English singer-songwriter Tom Grennan called it “massive” on Instagram.
Football pundit and former player Stan Collymore posted on X, saying Oasis was “part of what reinvented British cool” in the 90s.
Even before the official announcement, rumors were already making waves among famous faces.
Irish duo Jedward celebrated the potential reunion by reposting a video of John covering “Wonderwall” with actress Tara Reid in 2022.
Radio DJ and television presenter Edith Bowman predicted people would be frantically refreshing their browsers in hopes of securing tickets.
“For many people who were around when they first emerged—and I was one of them—they were like their Beatles,” she said on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
“They were a band that resonated instantly, and it’s amazing to listen to their music now; there’s something incredibly timeless about it.”
She believes their fanbase spans generations.
“My brother passed down their music to his son, who can’t wait to hopefully see them live. My 11-year-old is eager to learn their songs on the guitar,” she shared.
Oasis’s ability to captivate listeners across generations is evident on TikTok.
Liv, 23, known as The Oasis Girl on the platform, is a huge fan who frequently covers the band’s songs, including tracks like “Morning Glory” and “Cigarettes and Alcohol.”
She told BBC News that the reunion was a “huge shock” because she “never thought” she’d get to hear them live.
“Noel Gallagher is one of the greatest lyricists of all time. ‘Slide Away’ is a fantastic love song,” she said.
She emphasized how much the band’s music “means the world” to her. “I’m going to try my hardest to get tickets for both the Manchester and London shows, but it’s going to be tough.”
Music journalist Katie Macbeth, also 23, noted the band’s enduring appeal, predicting that the summer gigs will attract a mix of both older and younger fans.
“They’re a generational band that everyone knows,” she said on BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat.
“Even if you don’t know their deep cuts, everyone knows ‘Wonderwall’ or ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger.’”
Katie remembers hearing Oasis as a child, and believes that through TikTok and streaming, they’ve managed to “maintain their allure.”
“It’s something everyone has explored,” she added. The reunion announcement was shared across the Gallagher brothers’ social media platforms, as well as the official Oasis page.
These shows will be the group’s first live performances in 16 years. Organizers revealed that tickets will go on sale on Saturday, 31 August.
In a statement, Oasis declared: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.”
The band also mentioned that these would be their only European dates next year.
However, with Oasis Live ’25 being described as a “world tour,” more dates are expected to be announced soon.
A rumored Glastonbury appearance has not been confirmed by the band.
Oasis also announced the release of a 30th-anniversary edition of their album Definitely Maybe.
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham described the reunion tour on BBC Breakfast as “the news we’ve all been waiting for” and said it would be “a massive day for Manchester.”
Fans of the iconic Manchester rock band have been begging for a reunion ever since the group disbanded in 2009 following a backstage fight at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris.
It’s been 30 years since the chart-topping album Definitely Maybe catapulted the Gallagher brothers to fame—ushering in the Britpop era and turning the duo into megastars.
The band’s massive hits include “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back In Anger,” and “Stop Crying Your Heart Out.”
In 1996, about 2.5 million people applied for tickets to their two Knebworth concerts, suggesting a similar level of demand for these upcoming shows.
However, the Gallagher brothers have always had a tumultuous relationship, with several tours falling apart over the years, culminating in the 2009 backstage brawl that led to Noel leaving the band.
Liam Gallagher stoked reunion rumors during his headline set at Reading Festival on Sunday night, dedicating the Oasis track “Half The World Away” to his brother.
Some have speculated on what might be motivating the brothers to reunite after so many years of acrimony.
Helen Brown, a music critic at The Independent, told BBC News: “After decades of going at each other with cricket bats and fire extinguishers, it’s remarkable that [the Gallagher brothers] seem to be getting along better—and perhaps money is a factor here.”
She added, “Maybe they can put aside their differences to fill their coffers.”
