We preview the most anticipated reunion shows of all time, as Oasis embark on their long-awaited comeback world tour.
LEGENDS LIVE FOREVER
22nd August, 2009, is a date many will never forget, marking a sad day for music.
The seemingly innocuous summer’s evening was the last time fans saw Oasis perform together and signified the end of an incredible era that had seen the band dominate the world of rock’n’roll for almost two decades.
Their final performance 16 years ago was headlining V Festival in Staffordshire, the UK.
Less than a week later, following building tensions between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, Oasis officially announced their split just minutes before their scheduled appearance at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris, France.
However, on 27th August, 2024, an agonising 14 years and 364 days since they split, Oasis made dreams come true and rose like a phoenix from the flames, announcing their masterplan to play a string of dates in the UK and Ireland throughout 2025, alongside further gigs across the globe later in the year.
The UK dates include Cardiff’s Principality Stadium in Wales, Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium in Scotland, and London’s Wembley Stadium, plus, of course, a run of epic homecoming shows at Manchester’s Heaton Park.
Furthermore, the 41-date world tour was announced two days before the 30th anniversary of their debut album, ‘Definitely Maybe’, and marked the biggest concert launch ever seen in the UK and Ireland.
LONDON CALLING
This summer belongs to Oasis, with the band’s long-awaited reunion tour signifying the event of the year for hundreds of thousands of Brits, after many believed that the Gallagher brothers may never reconcile.
At the time of writing, Oasis had already played two magnificent shows in Cardiff and five triumphant gigs in their hometown of Manchester.
Now, it’s London’s turn over the next fortnight, as more than 450,000 people will descend on the UK capital to witness the legendary reunion for themselves.
Oasis will play five dates at Wembley Stadium over the course of July and August, followed by two shows in late September. They kick off their Wembley residency on Friday 25th July, followed by further dates on Saturday 26th and Wednesday 30th July, alongside Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August.
There will then be an eight-week gap which will see the band perform dates in Edinburgh and Dublin, as well as numerous international shows before they return for their two final dates at Wembley on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September.
For the London shows, superfans that opted to splash out on the ultimate ticket package will enjoy priority standing, pre-show party access, exclusive entry to a private Oasis exhibition, premium collectable items, an exclusive merchandise package, a numbered lithograph, and a commemorative laminate ticket.
As a further treat for fans, Wembley Park has announced a new outdoor exhibition of iconic Oasis photos in the run-up to the massive London gigs, so make sure to arrive a little earlier.
Featuring over 20 powerful images of the Gallagher brothers from their early days, the open-air exhibition is a must for avid fans and music lovers alike.
Shot by legendary photographer Kevin Cummins, the stunning portraits are displayed at key locations around the neighbourhood – including outside Wembley Stadium, along Olympic Way, and near BOXPARK Wembley.
OASIS LIVE ’25 SETLIST
- Hello
- Acquiesce
- Morning Glory
- Some Might Say
- Bring it on Down
- Cigarettes and Alcohol
- Fade Away
- Supersonic
- Roll With it
- Talk Tonight
- Little by Little
- Half the World Away
- D’You Know What I Mean?
- Stand by Me
- Cast No Shadow
- Slide Away
- Whatever
- Live Forever
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Star
Encore
- The Masterplan
- Don’t Look Back in Anger
- Wonderwall
- Champagne Supernova
SUPERSONIC SPENDING SPREE
Oasis fans are set to pump an incredible £940 million into the UK economy as the domestic leg of the world tour is projected to spark an unprecedented local spending surge.
Each show is forecasted to generate over £55 million in attendee spend, covering everything from tickets and travel to food, drink, shopping, merchandise, and overnight stays.
These gigs are not simply a once-in-a-generation music event – they represent a serious economic opportunity and a home-grown success story with national financial reach.
With nearly 60 percent of spending staying in local communities, this monumental tour is set to deliver a powerful and lasting boost to high streets, hospitality, and tourism across the UK.
WHO IS THERE AND WHAT WILL THEY PLAY?
Alongside Liam and Noel, the rest of the band’s lineup has been confirmed to include original member Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs on rhythm guitar, joined by fellow guitarist Gem Archer, Andy Bell on bass, Joey Waronker on drums, and keyboardist Christian Madden.
For all UK shows, Oasis will be supported by The Verve frontman, Richard Ashcroft, playing hits from his solo career as well as classics from the band’s back catalogue such as ‘Lucky Man’, ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’, and the iconic ‘Bittersweet Symphony’.
The gigs will also be opened each night by Britpop band Cast.
Looking at the setlists so far, the Gallaghers have played the same 23 songs in the same order for all of their Live ‘25 shows, beginning with ‘Hello’ and finishing with the epic climax of ‘Champagne Supernova’.
Only one song, ‘Little by Little’, has been played from any of the band’s four post-2000 albums, with the set heavily drawing from their most beloved 1990s material.
OASIS BY NUMBERS
- 1991 – The band performed their first gig under the name ‘Oasis’ at The Boardwalk in Manchester on 14th August 1991.
- 75,000,000 – Records sold worldwide, making the band one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
- Seven – Studio albums released.
- 142 – Songs recorded and released.
- 696,000 – Physical copies sold of 1997 album ‘Be Here Now’ in the first three days, making it the fastest-selling album in UK history.
- Eight – Number one singles in the UK charts. Their first came in 1995 with ‘Some Might Say’ and their last was ‘The Importance of Being Idle’ in 2005.
- 23 – Top 40 hits in the UK charts.
- 17 – Total number of NME awards won by Oasis. They also picked up six Brit Awards and nine Q Awards.
- 250,000 – In 1996, more than 250,000 fans watched Oasis play two shows at Knebworth at the height of Britpop.
- 1.6 billion – Streams on Spotify of ‘Wonderwall’.
- 16 – Years spent apart between Oasis’s split in 2009 and this year’s comeback world tour.
