Oasis, one of the most beloved British bands of the 1990s, have officially announced their long-awaited reunion after a 15-year hiatus. The buzz began over the weekend, with the band’s official socials posting the date “27.08.24” and trusted music pundits speculating that something big was indeed coming. Tuesday, the band confirmed they were getting back together with an announcement that sent shockwaves through the music world and crashed the band’s website. In a statement on X, Liam and Noel Gallagher confirmed they will embark on a run of 14 shows across the UK and Ireland starting in July 2025. The tour will kick off in Cardiff, before hitting Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin, with the band also hinting at a possible larger world tour.
The announcement is one of the biggest music moments in recent history, rekindling the excitement of fans who have yearned for the return of the band that broke through in 1994 with their debut album Definitely Maybe. Oasis split in 2009 after yet another very public falling out between the Gallagher brothers, leaving fans in limbo. Noel’s departure, citing irreconcilable differences with his younger brother, seemed to be the end of the road for Oasis. Fans have been vocal about wanting a reunion for years, despite both brothers continuing to release music separately with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Liam with Beady Eye and his various solo projects. As great as some of that material is, fans haven’t stopped pushing for a reunion since shortly after the band broke up.
Why is this such a big deal? Well, the anticipation for the tour has been next level. Mere hours after the announcement, there was a 160% spike in global streaming activity for Oasis on Spotify per the streaming platform. Hotel prices in cities where the tour will be touching down have jumped through the roof, a phenomenon most recently seen by Taylor Swift, which goes to show just how rabid the response has been. Oasis’s return is not just a nostalgic event but a major cultural moment, driving both fan fervor and economic activity.
On social media, Oasis stated: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised,” which captures the reunion tour’s magnitude. It promises a unique experience, something that transcends beyond just Gen X nostalgia. For many fans in the Gen Z and younger Millennial contingent, the tour represents a chance for generations of new listeners to finally see Oasis on-stage together, not to mention the opportunity to hear both brothers do timeless hits like “Live Forever,” “Supersonic,” “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger” live.
However, the excitement is tinged with a healthy dose of skepticism. The notoriously volatile relationship between Liam and Noel Gallagher has long been a source of both entertainment and frustration for Oasis fans. The prospect of the tour ending prematurely due to another public spat or fistfight remains a possibility that fans discuss with a mix of hope and apprehension. Some fans have been joking that this is the tour where you’ll finally need to pay the extra fee for ticket insurance. That’s not a bad idea. The Gallaghers’ past fallouts are legendary, and while the band’s reunion is a cause for celebration, there’s an undercurrent of doubt about whether they can sustain their partnership through the entire 14-date tour.
Regardless of the potential clashes ahead, the announcement of Oasis’s 2025 tour is a major cultural event. The tour marks the 30th anniversary of their sophomore album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, and promises to be a landmark celebration of one of Britpop’s most influential bands. Liam Gallagher has already told the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to fuck off after the band was nominated for induction this year, but a successful 2025 tour could be what finally gets the brothers inducted. For fans, the tour is a chance to relive the glory days of Oasis, and for the band, it’s an opportunity to reconnect with their roots and potentially reignite the spark that made them Britpop legends.
Oasis Live ’25 UK and Ireland Tour Dates
Cardiff Principality Stadium – July 4th, 5th
Manchester Heaton Park – July 11th, 12th, 19th, 20th
London Wembley Stadium – July 25th, 26th, August 2nd, 3rd
Edinburgh Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium – August 8th, 9th
Dublin Croke Park – August 16th, 17th
