When Oasis first announced their North American tour they teased fans with the message 'America. OASIS is coming. You have one last chance to prove that you loved us all along'.
Fans answered that question with a resounding yes. So much so that extra dates were quickly added in Toronto, East Rutherford, Los Angeles and Mexico City. How a second date wasn’t added to Chicago is a tragedy, especially considering fans had been waiting years for the band to finally play big outdoor stadiums and the largest venues they'd ever performed in across North America.
Fans answered that question with a resounding yes. So much so that extra dates were quickly added in Toronto, East Rutherford, Los Angeles and Mexico City. How a second date wasn’t added to Chicago is a tragedy, especially considering fans had been waiting years for the band to finally play big outdoor stadiums and the largest venues they'd ever performed in across North America.
Until now Oasis had only experienced that level of scale in the UK and Ireland. The news marked a milestone sixteen years since they last performed on this continent. Chicago fans had been waiting even longer having last seen Oasis during the 'Don't Believe The Truth' tour in 2005.
After the UK and Irish dates the band was a finely tuned machine, firing on all cylinders. Their sound was tighter than ever and Liam and Noel were clearly relishing life in Oasis once more. Meanwhile Bonehead, Gem, and Andy were setting Instagram alight with selfies ahead of every gig. Joey being American I think was particularly thrilled about playing in the States and it was obvious that everyone in the band and entourage alike was having an absolute blast.
The result was a five city storm of nostalgia, power and joy. The venues were packed with devoted long time fans, new generations discovering Oasis for the first time, and thousands simply eager to witness history. For North American fans these weren’t just concerts they were the first chance to experience Oasis on the scale they had commanded for decades across the pond finally bringing the stadium spectacle across the Atlantic.
Over this post we’ll be taking a closer look back at each venue on this unforgettable run of gigs.
Rogers Stadium
Toronto
Canada
Toronto's two nights drew an estimated 100,000 fans in total, feeling less like concerts and more like a Mancunian pilgrimage. Where the guitars shout, the crowd sings, and every moment is stitched with magic. They were the biggest Oasis concerts the city had ever hosted. A now legendary downpour hit mid set on night one drenching everyone inside the stadium and turning the energy into something both chaotic and sacred. Liam just grinned into the mic and said "It’s only a bit of rain, man… We’re from Manchester."
One of the true highlights on both nights was during 'Don't Look Back In Anger' it came when the band stepped back and let the crowd fully own a massive chorus, the entire stadium singing so loudly the band almost disappeared beneath it.
Then came the Hugo moment Liam joked that someone had warned him ahead of the gigs that Canadians "wouldn’t do the Poznan." Toronto proved him spectacularly wrong thousands leaping in unison in the stands, on the pitch, everywhere. The encore arrived amid fireworks and steam rising from rain-slicked fans it was a beautiful sight. Toronto didn’t just witness the reunion. They claimed it.
Then came the Hugo moment Liam joked that someone had warned him ahead of the gigs that Canadians "wouldn’t do the Poznan." Toronto proved him spectacularly wrong thousands leaping in unison in the stands, on the pitch, everywhere. The encore arrived amid fireworks and steam rising from rain-slicked fans it was a beautiful sight. Toronto didn’t just witness the reunion. They claimed it.
Soldier Field
Chicago
USA
Chicago
USA
Chicago witnessed a landmark night at Soldier Field drawing around 52,000 fans for the bands biggest show in the city ever. In and around the stadium fans wore hundreds of different Oasis T-shirts from the current tour designs to vintage classics. It almost looked like everyone in and around the venue was sponsored by Adidas. What made this gig truly special was that Chicago was the only city to get a single-night performance making the energy feel even more electric.
The atmosphere inside felt like a collective exhale from a city that had been waiting decades for this moment. They kicked off with an explosion of energy the crowd punching the air from the very first chords it was clear from the start that this wasn’t about nostalgia it was a rebirth.
Liam had one of his quintessential Chicago moments when the audience flawlessly delivered the Poznan during 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' and said "Everyone said Americans wouldn’t do that… Of course you will."
The stadium transformed into a massive bouncing wave. Noel’s mid-set segment rather than softening the pace intensified the emotional impact. Critics described it as “a pocket of pure clarity in a wall of noise". By the finale the band seemed almost overwhelmed by the sheer volume being sent back at them. Chicago wasn’t just loud it was deeply appreciative.
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford
East Rutherford
USA
Over two sold out nights at MetLife Stadium around 120,000 fans poured in for what were by far the biggest Oasis shows the New York/New Jersey area had ever hosted. On the first night Liam paused before 'Live Forever' and said "I want to dedicate this next tune to the kiddies in Minneapolis", referencing the tragic Annunciation Catholic Church and School shooting where two children had been killed and many others injured.
He launched into a soaring heartfelt performance and for a moment the roar of the crowd softened voices trembling, fans crying, thousands singing back. Reviewers called it a “rare moment of empathy in a mammoth rock show.”
Watching Oasis fans bouncing around MetLife over both nights was an absolute spectacle a vivid display of pure energy and passion. The crowd moved in unison singing along to every song creating a wave of excitement that pulsed through the stadium.
The Poznan on both nights was an incredible sight arms linked feet bouncing feeling like a city wide embrace. And when the final fireworks exploded overhead it was clear that for many, this wasn’t just a concert it was Oasis cementing their place as one of the biggest bands in the world.
The Poznan on both nights was an incredible sight arms linked feet bouncing feeling like a city wide embrace. And when the final fireworks exploded overhead it was clear that for many, this wasn’t just a concert it was Oasis cementing their place as one of the biggest bands in the world.
Rose Bowl
Los Angeles
USA
Across two immense nights an estimated 180,000 fans greeted Oasis at the Rose Bowl with one of the biggest roars from a crowd the band had ever received in the USA set the tone instantly
On the first night Paul McCartney was watching and enjoying the gig from the VIP section smiling with quiet pride. I couldn’t help thinking he looked like a head teacher watching his most troublesome pupils finally behave and absolutely smash the performance of their lives. It added an almost surreal glow to the whole night even Oasis seemed to play with a little extra lift in their shoulders.
Liam greeted the crowd with "Oasis vibes in the area… Los Angeles vibes in the area!" Noel had one of the sweetest moments of the tour when he pointed to a fan crying on the big screen and said "This one's for you" softening the stadium into a hush before lifting it again. Liam countered with humour balancing his tambourine on his head teasing the fans at the front about "the sword swallowers down there" and loosening everyone up with that cheeky wit and swagger only he can pull off.
Behind them the screens bloomed with collages of Manchester streets, old snapshots, and retro colours. It was like flipping through the Gallagher family photo album on cinema sized pages. And the fireworks finale! It lit up Pasadena like daylight.
No one rushed to leave. They all stood there buzzing, aware that this wasn’t just another stop on a reunion tour it was a moment Oasis carved into Los Angeles history under the watchful eyes of a Beatle himself.
No one rushed to leave. They all stood there buzzing, aware that this wasn’t just another stop on a reunion tour it was a moment Oasis carved into Los Angeles history under the watchful eyes of a Beatle himself.
Estadio GNP Seguro
Mexico City
Mexico
Sprawling like a living bazaar around the venue. It had everything Oasis thongs hanging next to keyrings, bootleg tees with the logo stretched just slightly off-centre, bandanas, tote bags, stickers, beer glasses, badges, scarves and more. It was a bootlegger's paradise. Some shirts had the Gallagher brothers faces drawn with wonky charm others looked so sharp they could've passed for official tour stock. My friend told me later that you couldn’t walk ten feet without someone trying to sell you something "muy original, amigo!" They bought me a fighting cats Oasis bootleg t-shirt and they said that they loved every second of the both nights.
For countless fans this tour leg wasn’t just a greatest-hits showcase. It was the long awaited reckoning the moment when years of anticipation finally met reality. The band delivered, the fans delivered, and after all the waiting they finally got to see Oasis not in arenas but in sprawling stadiums where their music truly belongs. The sibling tension, the unapologetic swagger, the sea of fans wearing Oasis merch like a uniform of cool every detail felt alive under the open sky. And beneath it all, there was love between the band, between the fans, between the past and now. Live ’25 felt electric, and anyone there knows they were part of something unforgettable.
The band would return to Wembley Stadium for two dates, which we’ve already covered. They took a short break before heading to South Korea, Japan and Australia, which I will cover shortly.
Part One: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Cardiff To Dublin can be found here.
Mexico City didn’t just host Oasis it threw a two night carnival for them. With around 130,000 fans across both gigs, these were the biggest Oasis shows the band had ever played in the country. The streets around the venue felt like a festival hours before the gates even opened. The first thing I noticed was all the photographs of items from the unofficial merch market being sent to me on social media.
Sprawling like a living bazaar around the venue. It had everything Oasis thongs hanging next to keyrings, bootleg tees with the logo stretched just slightly off-centre, bandanas, tote bags, stickers, beer glasses, badges, scarves and more. It was a bootlegger's paradise. Some shirts had the Gallagher brothers faces drawn with wonky charm others looked so sharp they could've passed for official tour stock. My friend told me later that you couldn’t walk ten feet without someone trying to sell you something "muy original, amigo!" They bought me a fighting cats Oasis bootleg t-shirt and they said that they loved every second of the both nights.
The band stepped onto the stage all of them grinning as if they already knew they’d won the night.
During the set Liam delivered one of the standout lines of the tour "The world is f*cking watching do not let all the Oasis fans down." And Mexico didn’t.
During the set Liam delivered one of the standout lines of the tour "The world is f*cking watching do not let all the Oasis fans down." And Mexico didn’t.
The Poznan moment was seismic tens of thousands turning their backs, linking arms, and jumping in perfect rhythm. Even Noel couldn’t hide his smile teasing the crowd “He doesn’t ask for much… not the hokey-cokey… just link up and jump.”
By the encore the sound was volcanic. The singing, the lights, the emotion it all fused into something that felt less like a concert and more like a celebration of the band. During the encore Liam stepped back onstage wearing a sombrero sending the crowd into an even louder frenzy and sealing the moment with a bit of unmistakably Oasis mischief. Mexico City didn’t just welcome Oasis back. It crowned them.
For countless fans this tour leg wasn’t just a greatest-hits showcase. It was the long awaited reckoning the moment when years of anticipation finally met reality. The band delivered, the fans delivered, and after all the waiting they finally got to see Oasis not in arenas but in sprawling stadiums where their music truly belongs. The sibling tension, the unapologetic swagger, the sea of fans wearing Oasis merch like a uniform of cool every detail felt alive under the open sky. And beneath it all, there was love between the band, between the fans, between the past and now. Live ’25 felt electric, and anyone there knows they were part of something unforgettable.
The band would return to Wembley Stadium for two dates, which we’ve already covered. They took a short break before heading to South Korea, Japan and Australia, which I will cover shortly.
Part One: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Cardiff To Dublin can be found here.