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Part Four: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Buenos Aires To São Paulo

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After dates in the UK, Ireland, North America, Mexico, South Korea and Japan Oasis finally landed in South America. Two colossal nights at Estadio River Plate in Buenos Aires, a special night at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago and a final explosive double header at São Paulo's Estadio MorumBIS. 

The tour was unveiled with messages tailored for each country. To Argentina they declared "People of the great nation of Argentina. Oasis are coming home to The River Plate. Be there".

And to Chile "People of Chile get ready, the brothers are coming."

To Brazil "People of Brazil. Carnival has come early. Fix up. Look sharp. Oasis will see you soon".

From the moment the dates were announced it was obvious these shows would be something special. 

Ending the tour in South America where the band have always been greeted by some of the loudest and most passionate fans in the world instantly made tickets the hardest and most in demand to secure on the entire tour outside the UK & Ireland. Oasis have loved playing on the continent ever since their first visit during the 'Be Here Now' tour in 1998 and fans know the band traditionally save their most explosive performances for South America. And with Brazil being the country where Noel Gallagher has famously said he has "never played a bad gig" anticipation surrounding the final leg was immense.

Across the continent local media went into overdrive. Radio stations in Argentina, Chile and Brazil began spinning Oasis tracks around the clock counting down the days until tickets went on sale and in the weeks and months leading up to the gigs. Newspapers across South America ran front page features on the reunion while evening television news bulletins included segments on the upcoming concerts and fan reactions and the scale of demand. It felt as though all of South America was preparing together for something monumental an ending worthy of the biggest tour of the year.

Andy Bell reflected on the regions history with the band when he spoke to me in 2020. Asked which show he'd love to see released officially he didn't hesitate "River Plate Stadium on the last tour was off the scale… if you're asking about a gig where we tore the roof off, that was it. I know stadiums don't have roofs but you know what I mean. It was just a moment between us and our audience."

Santiago held its own place in Oasis history as well. As Noel wrote in his 'Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere' blog in 2009 "Great show last night. They just keep getting better and better." The Chilean stop in 2025 sold out almost instantly demonstrating just how deep the bands connection to the country still runs.

And of course Brazil was already legendary territory for Oasis. Back in 2009 Noel wrote "Amazing crowd… I suppose one should expect nothing less from Brazilians, but still – 'well done'".

The two final nights at the MorumBIS sold out bringing the tour to a close in the country where the band has never failed to deliver and never played a bad gig at least according to Noel himself.

Over this post we'll be taking a closer look back at each venue on this unforgettable South American run a leg that felt less like a tour and more like a continent wide celebration roaring from Buenos Aires to Santiago to São Paulo with Bonehead back in the fold and the fans louder than ever.


Buenos Aires
Estadio River Plate
Argentina 

Buenos Aires didn't just welcome Oasis back it erupted. With around 170,000 fans flooding River Plate across two detonating nights the whole district felt like it was physically shaking from dawn. Streets choked with merch stalls official and unofficial. Flags, shirts, scarves, retro jackets, bootlegs and more. Record shops became Oasis shrines. Everywhere you looked was a wave of obsession in motion. People turned the walk to the stadium into a victory parade before a note had even been played.

The gigs had it all Maradona tributes fans chanting from the terraces and the kind of football stadium energy only Buenos Aires can summon. Once again the city proved why it's Oasis' spiritual home outside of Manchester.

Inside it was pure combustion. A restless riotous mass of bodies packed so tightly the ground felt like it was breathing. On the first night as the band walked out Liam greeted the crowd with "Oasis vibes in the area, Buenos Aires vibes in the area". During the early set Liam clocked the energy coming from the crowd calling them "number one" before pausing and adding "even without the f*cking alcohol" a nod to the venues ban that only seemed to make the crowd louder.

Then came the moment no one expected Liam letting Noel introduce 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' The place went into absolute fever pitch chants of "Ole, ole, ole" ricocheting around the stadium before Noel had even said a word. He told the crowd to do the Poznań and to "shake the f*cking building down." And they tried tens of thousands turning their backs bouncing in unison blasting the stadium into what many described as the best Poznan of the whole tour. Liam told the crowd after the song it was "biblical... absolutely f*cking biblical".

Oasis paid tribute to Diego Maradona during the gig projecting his image during 'Live Forever' and dedicating 'Rock 'N' Roll Star' to him. The reaction was huge the stadium erupted in cheers and thousands of fans recorded the moment on their phones it was described as one of the most emotional highlights of a show that felt like a generational reunion.

On the second night Liam was back on story duty introducing 'Nolo The Horse' to the same volcanic reaction. Across both nights whenever the band dropped into silence the fans just filled it with chants and noise.

When the lights finally dropped each night and the band walked on the roar wasn't just loud it sounded like the entire city was screaming at once. Within minutes of the band being onstage videos ripped across social media. Pits rupturing like shockwaves lines of people tumbling and rising again with joy. 

It looked like a war zone with the greatest soundtrack imaginable. Liam bowed deeply. Noel scanned the stadium like he was imprinting it onto his memory.

By the final moments people weren't just emotional they were transformed. No one wanted to leave. Strangers hugged. Voices broke. The stadium lights came up but the crowd didn't care. Buenos Aires didn't just take the crown of the South American leg it set a standard for what a reunion show should feel like. History was made twice and everyone inside the venue knew it.



Estadio Nacional
Santiago
Chile 

If Buenos Aires was fire, Santiago was lightning sudden, loud and alive coursing through the entire Estadio Nacional. Around 64,000 fans packed inside but what hit you wasn't the size it was the sheer energy.

Outside the stadium hours before the show crowds were already bouncing, chanting and singing the bands songs. Every corner in and around the venue felt like a spark waiting for ignition.

Inside the spark became a blaze. The second the lights dropped the place detonated with a roar that bounced around the stadium like it was looking for somewhere bigger to escape to. And before a single chord rang out the band walked onstage and Liam walked up to the mic and said "Oasis vibes in the area... Santiago vibes in the area". What followed was an instant eruption. The crowd was already bouncing and chanting when 'Hello' kicked in then straight into 'Acquiesce' both songs were met with a tidal wave of voices. It felt like 60,000 people singing and clapping in perfect unison one night, one chance and they came ready to give everything.

This wasn't a quiet devotional crowd Santiago was burning with life. People weren't just singing they were erupting, springing upward in waves, arms flung around friends strangers shouting lyrics directly into each other's faces. There was a pulse moving through the stands a kind of organised chaos that felt passionate and beautifully unrestrained.

And Liam of course couldn't resist a bit of story time. Just before 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' he introduced Uma The Puma and egged the crowd on to do the Poznań. What followed was another South American spectacle thousands of people bouncing in locked arms the stadium floor practically shaking beneath them.

'Stand By Me' turned into another massive moment. Noel has claimed on numerous occasions he is not a fan of 'Be Here Now' the people of Santiago welcomed it like an old friend the same way they did 'D'You Know What I Mean?'. These songs were built for stadiums and in Santiago and across other cities over the past few months they finally got a time to shine after being forgotten about for years.

The band fed on every second of it. Liam prowled the stage with a grin like he'd found a crowd that matched his edge. Noel kept glancing upward, almost surprised by the sheer force coming back at him. Every song felt bigger than the last. People were crying and screaming at the same time like their hearts were being pulled in two directions at once.

And then came the encore the moment that cemented Santiago as one of the defining nights of the tour. The band eased off, the crowd surged forward vocally and suddenly the entire Nacional was singing word for word with a volume and unity that felt supernatural. Not neat. Not polite. Loud. Proud. Alive. A single gigantic voice roaring into the night. If you were there I imagine you could feel your chest vibrate. You could feel the person beside you shaking. You could feel the ground tremble beneath your feet.

When it was over no one moved. People clung to each other faces wet, voices gone refusing to break the connection. Santiago didn't just sing it lived every moment wildly, loudly and unforgettably.



Estadio MorumBIS
São Paulo
Brazil

São Paulo turned the last two nights of the South American leg and Oasis Live 25 into a full blown carnival. Around 132,000 fans flowed into MorumBIS across both shows but the celebration started long before that. Record shops were stacked with official releases and numerous bootlegs from the tour. Street vendors were everywhere selling shirts so freshly printed the ink still smelled. The streets around MorumBIS became a river of colour, music and anticipation making the two nights feel like an Oasis Festival.

But the first night brought a moment that cut through the party atmosphere with something deeper. Before one of the nights biggest anthems 'Live Forever' Liam dedicated it to their dear friend and hero Mani as a huge image of him lit the screens. The stadium fell into a hush so heavy it didn’t feel like silence it felt like collective breath. Thousands raised phones thousands more just stared holding onto friends and loved ones as the band turned to face Mani's image. Bonehead wearing a Brazil shirt with Mani’s name across the back tied the whole tribute together in a moment filled with genuine love.

From there São Paulo surged. The front sections were carnage beer flying energy spilling over like a dam had broken. Night two was louder and tighter the city refusing to let the tour end on anything less than a bang.

Liam's farewell address to the audience on the bands forty first date of Oasis Live '25 tour was "Right then, beautiful people. This is it. This it it. I wanna thank a few people man so give us a minute. I obviously wanna thanks our kid, Bonehead, Andy, Gem, Joey, Cristian. I wanna thank the management, I wanna thank all the crew, I wanna thank the promoters, I wanna thank all the other people. But most of all, I wanna thank f*cking you lot man for putting this band back on the map. We love you. Thanks for all your energy. Take care of yourselves and we'll see you again sometime. 'Champagne Supernova'".

Fireworks cracked over MorumBIS as the band took their final bows and even as the lights came up the chants kept going echoing down the streets long after the crowd emptied out into the warm night.



If Buenos Aires was fire and Santiago was soul São Paulo was closure, emotional, messy, loud and full of love. From the carnival like streets filled with fans in Brazil themed shirts and merch stalls to the stadium where Liam and the band paid tribute to their dear friend Mani. The city poured every ounce of energy and devotion into the final nights. Exactly the way the South American chapter and Oasis Live '25 deserved to end.

South America didn't just host Oasis. It became part of the bands story all over again.


Oasis Live '25: A Reunion Of Love, Passion And Pure Magic...

It has been hard to write about these gigs as I've watched most of them either via streams or afterwards in full on YouTube and BELIEVE ME I've watched them all. But the one thing that every single fan who I have spoken to who has attended any of these gigs has in common is the stories of love, devotion, raw passion and sheer excitement to watch the band that they love and have been deeply missed.

Honestly I don't have one bad word to say about this reunion gigs. After the disappointment of my last Oasis gig back in 2009 at the iTunes Festival. That was a horrid way to end a journey that started for me in North Wales in August 1994. It's been amazing these last few months to feel that magic of watching Oasis live again.

From 2009 and the years that followed I never thought we would see Liam and Noel in the same room again let alone sharing the stage and delivering a tour that will go down in the history books.

I went to both nights in Cardiff with my children who I imagine like other Oasis fans around my age that have children have grown up with me playing them in the house, in the car and singing them Oasis songs when they were younger. My favourite moment of seeing them live this time around was on the first night hearing my children get so excited for 'Half The World Away' as it was my Mothers favourite Oasis song.

I've been lucky enough to see the band play at all stages throughout there career and every drummer from little venues then onto arenas and eventually stadiums. Their rise was the musical equivalent of your team battling up from the lower leagues to winning the Champions League. I went to Maine Road, Knebworth, Earls Court, Finsbury Park and Wembley… and yet as I've said before the first night at Maine Road will always be the pinnacle not just seeing Oasis but of any concert EVER full stop. But let me make one thing clear those two nights in Cardiff are up there with the very best.

Starting with Cardiff and then following the reunion gigs in full online it's been an absolute joy. I thought it was amazing that Oasis started the tour in Wales and to end the gigs with 'Champagne Supernova' was so fitting it's been my favourite Oasis song since '(What's The Story) Morning Glory?' was released. Every song in the setlist has a special place not just in my Oasis collection but those songs I can pin point to certain points in my life. 

What has been absolutely incredible has been seeing people's own stories about the band people crying with happiness and the young or new fans buzzing with excitement to be seeing them for the first time and countless other moments I could fill hundreds of posts with. The one thing I can say about this year is that it's been emotional and I truly hope this lap of honour isn't complete yet.

2025 the year came back and took back the title of Best Band On The Planet...

Setlist for the tour

Fuckin' In The Bushes
Hello
Acquiesce
Morning Glory
Some Might Say
Bring It On Down
Cigarettes & Alcohol
Fade Away
Supersonic
Roll With It
Talk Tonight
Half The World Away
Little By Little
D'You Know What I Mean?
Stand By Me
Cast No Shadow
Slide Away
Whatever
Live Forever
Rock 'N' Roll Star
The Masterplan
Don't Look Back In Anger
Wonderwall
Champagne Supernova

Part One: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Cardiff To Dublin can be found here.
Part Two: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Toronto To Mexico City can be found here.
Part Three: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Seoul To Sydney can be found here.

Part Three: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Seoul To Sydney

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Before Oasis even set foot in Asia and Australia the tour had already taken an emotional turn. Fans were hit with the heart breaking news that Bonehead the man who originally formed Oasis and laid the foundations for everything the band would become would have to miss the next run of shows due to a planned phase of treatment for prostate cancer.

After the Wembley concerts he shared an update with fans on social media writing "Early this year I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The good news is I'm responding really well to treatment, which meant I could be part of this incredible tour. Now, I am having to take a planned break for the next phase of my care, so I'll be missing the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney."

He stepped away from the tour with the full love, support and respect of the band and fans alike. In his message he also explained that he was "really sad to be missing these shows" but fully intended to re-join the band for the South American leg of the tour.

Stepping in was guitarist Mike Moore who had already toured extensively with Liam and knew the material instinctively. Despite the difficult circumstances he delivered superb performances night after night. Fans across Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne, Sydney and online showered him with admiration and gratitude for stepping in under the circumstances. His playing honoured Bonehead while keeping the spirit and sound of Oasis completely intact.

And yet in true Oasis fashion Bonehead's presence still found its way onto the stage. At every show across the Asian and Australian legs the band placed a life size cardboard cut out of him beside them a touching, funny and heartfelt tribute that fans and the man himself absolutely adored. The cut out became a character of its own wearing everything from a Jason mask to an iconic cork hat during the Australian dates. It was a small gesture but one that kept his spirit alive at every show he couldn't physically attend.

Bonehead closed his message to fans with "Have an amazing time if you're going this month, and I'll see you back onstage with the band in November. Bonehead X." And as he said he would he re-joined the band after the Asian and Australian shows as the tour continued into South America.


Following the announcement of the UK, Irish and North American dates Oasis confirmed a further run of international shows one night at Goyang Stadium in Seoul, two explosive nights at the Tokyo Dome, three magical nights at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne and two massive nights at Accor Stadium in Sydney.

It was the band's first return to Australia since 2005 during the 'Don't Believe The Truth' tour and anticipation had been building since the gigs were announced. In Japan the excitement reached legendary proportions Tokyo was transformed into a full on Oasis city. Huge advertising boards lit up Shibuya and Shinjuku. Record shops had massive Oasis displays. Numerous magazines across Japan and South Korea had featured the band on the covers since the reunion was confirmed. Even vending machines were plastered with Oasis artwork in the lead up to the shows.

Japan has always had a special connection to Oasis something Bonehead reflected on when I interviewed him back in 2010.

Speaking about their first Japanese gigs in September 1994 he told me: "I'll always remember the first time we went over to Japan not knowing what to expect. You're on the other side of the world and you're in this small little club and you go over there and you just got this idea of Japanese people being really reserved and polite and sat there. They just went ape sh*t they were just jumping and screaming and we didn't know what to do, it's the first time we had been there you’re never going to forget that."

Those early memories still echo today and it was clear from the atmosphere around the Tokyo Dome that Japan's love for Oasis hasn't dimmed one bit. Australian fans who had waited almost two decades for Oasis to return responded with overwhelming excitement turning the Melbourne and Sydney dates into some of the fastest selling shows outside the UK and Ireland of the entire tour.

Over this post we'll be taking a closer look back at each venue on this unforgettable run of gigs.

Goyang Stadium
Seoul
South Korea

On that crisp autumn evening at Goyang Stadium the long wait felt like it all came full circle. Some 55,000 fans packed the venue a sea of young and old many in Oasis tracksuits, bucket hats, and classic Oasis tees. And the love wasn't just inside local press reported that even those who couldn't grab a ticket gathered outside standing and singing along as the sound carried out into the night. 

Liam and Noel walked out hand in hand grinning locking eyes with the crowd . A moment described by the local press as deeply symbolic. When the band walked out on stage the roar from the crowd was thunderous. 

The crowds joy didn't stop at singing during 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' fans on the floor and in the stands turned their backs for the now traditional Poznan while later in the evening others formed a traditional Korean circle dance moving rhythmically in time with the music. Even the steep upper stands became a sea of waving arms and dancing silhouettes a visual symphony of energy and communal delight. 

During Noel's songs 'Half The World Away' and 'Talk Tonight' in particular the crowds arms linked and voices rose in unison and mobile phone lights bobbed like stars in the night sky. 

Before the final song of the night Liam thanked the crowd "Beautiful people nice one for coming out… And thank you for sticking with us over the years." One review called the night "biblical" saying Liam's voice soared through that cold air like it was imbued with a kind of spiritual energy. 



Tokyo Dome
Tokyo
Japan

The Tokyo leg of Oasis Live '25 was a pilgrimage for the countries Oasis faithful two nights each with roughly 55,000 fans packed shoulder to shoulder in the Dome. Outside thousands more gathered soaking in the atmosphere singing along from the sidewalks.

Before the crowd whipped into the iconic Poznan Liam held court with his nightly story time spinning tales on both nights about all the bumblebees and all the dragonflies. Fans laughed, cheered and hung on every word a prelude that perfectly set up the energy explosion to come. 

Once the Poznan kicked in the Dome erupted. Fans turned their energy into a massive communal pulse and even the upper tiers bounced in unison silhouetted against the stage lights. Liam and Noel moved with relaxed ease teasing each other and the crowd in between songs laughing and feeding off the crowd's relentless enthusiasm.

Merch was a spectacle in its own right. Fans queued for hours and multiple items sold out before the doors to the iconic venue opened. From tees to hoodies, scarves to limited edition items the aisles were packed a sea of Oasis branding. Reviewers noted how this energy mirrored the crowd itself "Every person here wears their devotion proudly",

Just like Seoul some of the magical moments of both nights were when the audience waved and lighted up the venue with their phones. The Dome became a sparkling galaxy it looked absolutely beautiful.

The warmth between the brothers was there for everyone to see. Noel even cracked a joke about learning some Japanese phrases just to mess with Liam drawing laughter and cheering from the crowd. When they finally hugged at the end of the night cameras flashed, fans cried and reviewers called it a rare almost sacred reconciliation a reminder that Oasis wasn't just a band it was a shared memory alive again.

Across both nights the combination of story time, crowd interaction and sheer musical force created an atmosphere unlike any other tour stop. Japanese fans new and old were treated to a full spectrum of Gallagher charm, cheeky, heartfelt and explosive. The reunion didn't just land in Tokyo it draped the city in Oasis' unmistakable aura.



Marvel Stadium
Melbourne 
Australia 

Melbourne hosted Oasis for three nights at Marvel Stadium drawing around 180,000 fans across them.

From every corner of the ground the atmosphere was electric full of nostalgia and a fierce joy that Oasis were finally back on Aussie soil after nineteen years. 

Fans turned up in their finest Oasis clothing bucket hats, the band with three stripes, Live '25 tees. The pop-up stores were absolutely packed with long lines and gig specific items selling out. The sense of pilgrimage was real. The Melbourne shows even registered on the Seismology Research Centre literally tremors of a band on the top of their game.

When Oasis finally took the stage Liam greeted the crowd with that cheeky charm we have come to love "G'day Australia … Did you miss us? Because we missed you". It felt genuine, humble and full of gratitude. Throughout the three nights Liam's voice was powerful and raw he attacked some songs with old school hunger pounding his tambourine and delivering lines like a man reclaiming something precious. 

Then came Liam's story time delivering that trademark Gallagher absurdity he told fans about meeting Drew The Kangaroo on the beach that morning and how Drew believed "all Australians are pot heads".

On other nights he introduced Gus The Octopus and Kamala The Koala his down under menagerie that charmed the stadium. The crowd loved it funny, warm and a perfect Gallagher prelude to the bigger moments.

It wasn't all smooth sailing on the first night during 'Champagne Supernova' someone in the crowd fired a flare. Liam didn't shy away "That's naughty... naughty... naughty" he said on stage later calling out the culprit on social media. 

The chemistry between the brothers was something reviewers kept pointing out Rolling Stone AU/NZ gave the first Melbourne show a glowing 5/5 calling this version of Oasis "the best we've seen."  And in a review full of heart The Australian noted a particularly moving moment as Noel stepped to the front Liam banged his fist on his chest and had his tambourine in his teeth and looked out across thousands of faces as if to say thank you. 

Between Liam's cheeky storytelling, the packed merch lines, the raw performances and the brotherly moments on stage Melbourne didn’t just greet Oasis again it held them close like long lost friends.



Accor Stadium 
Sydney
Australia 

Sydney hosted the final two nights of Oasis' Australian tour and Accor Stadium buzzed with a rare kind of electricity that only a band of this stature can summon. Fans had been arriving hours early on both nights singing Oasis songs as they made their way through the gates. Stopping at pop up shops and merch stands that were completely rammed. T-shirts, posters and keepsakes sold out fast a tangible reflection of the excitement that had been building throughout the tour.

As the lights dimmed on the first night the roar of the crowd became deafening. Liam and Noel Gallagher stepped onto the stage and the opening chords of  'Hello' that sent waves of exhilaration through the stadium. Phones were out voices lifted in unison and for two nights the audience and band shared a real connection. 

Both evenings featured Liam's playful story time segment introducing Ringo The Dingo and Blossom The Possum. These whimsical characters were a highlight a reminder of Liam's mischievous side and the imagination that has always been part of his charm. Fans delighted in every moment laughing and cheering at Liam's improvised tales. I think Oasis could make a fortune selling plush toys of them with the bands logo.

Fans were treated a masterclass in nostalgia and energy. Reviewers noted the palpable bond between band and audience with the stadium singing back every lyric in a moving collective chorus. Liam's raw distinctive voice paired with Noel's effortless guitar mastery proving that the band's energy and chemistry remain undimmed.

Beyond the music the atmosphere in the stadium felt like a shared family reunion. Strangers hugged long time fans reminisced and for two nights the crowd was united by a profound sense of joy and gratitude. It was more than a concert it was a celebration of connection and the enduring magic of the band.

This wasn't just a final gig in Australia it felt like a sunset moment beautiful, bittersweet and impossible to forget. When Liam signed off with "See ya again" it didn’t feel like goodbye so much as a ground shaking "until next time".



For countless fans this leg of the tour wasn't just a greatest hits showcase. It was the moment years of waiting dreaming and replaying songs finally collided with reality. The band gave it their all, the fans gave it their all and together the energy filled stadiums in a way arenas never could. The sibling tension, the cheeky banter the swagger that only Oasis can carry everything felt alive.

Fans bounced to the Poznan, danced in traditional Korean circles, sang with lights raised high, and wore Oasis merch like uniforms of devotion. From the story time characters in Melbourne and Sydney to the sparkling phone lights in Tokyo every detail pulsed with life, love and memory. This wasn't just a leg of a worldwide tour it was electric, unforgettable and a shared moment for anyone lucky enough to be there.

Up next was the final stop of the tour in South American tour.

Part One: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Cardiff To Dublin can be found here.
Part Two: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Toronto To Mexico City can be found here.
Part Four: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Buenos Aires To São Paulo ca be found here.

Part Two: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Toronto To Mexico City

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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. 

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.



Soldier Field
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 
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.



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.



Estadio GNP Seguro
Mexico City
Mexico

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.

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, 

Part One: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Cardiff To Dublin can be found here. 
Part Three: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Seoul To Sydney can be found here.
Part Four: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Buenos Aires To São Paulo can be found here.

Part One: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Cardiff To Dublin

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From the moment the first chords thundered through the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, it was clear that Oasis Live '25 wasn’t just the start of a tour it was the restart of history. More than a decade and a half after their last performance together Oasis stepped back onto the stage with the kind of explosive energy that can only come from a band whose music never stopped resonating. And the fans were more than ready to soak it all up.

Every date of the UK and Irish tour sold out well in advance a testament to a fanbase that had waited patiently since 2009. Over this post we’ll be taking a closer look back at each venue on this unforgettable run of gigs.

Cardiff lit the fuse for what would become one of the most emotional and talked about tours of the decade. From there the band stormed into Manchester their hometown stronghold where generations of fans came from every corner of the globe came to sing, shout and listen to the songs that shaped their lives.

Next came London a city that welcomed the Gallagher's with deafening anticipation. Then Edinburgh where the stadium swelled with voices echoing into the night. And finally Dublin, where family, passion and nostalgia collided in the kind of atmosphere that only Irish crowds can create.

Night after night Liam Gallagher delivered his vocals with the same grit, swagger, and fire that cemented him decades before as one of the greatest frontmen in rock, while Noel Gallagher’s guitar work was sharp, melodic, unmistakably his and anchored every performance. Bonehead and Gem Archer’s guitars added layers of warmth and power. Andy Bell’s steady basslines grounded the sound and Joey Waronker provided thundering drums that brought new life to every classic in the set.

Across social media clips of the gigs flooded timelines emotional sing-alongs, euphoric crowds, and fans absolutely losing themselves in the moment. This tour wasn’t just a reunion it was a cultural event a reminder of why Oasis became one of the most influential bands of their generation.

By the time the final notes and fireworks faded in Dublin one truth rang louder than any amp. Oasis hadn’t simply returned they had reclaimed their throne as the greatest band in the world.


Principality Stadium
Cardiff 
Wales

Cardiff got the first spark of the whole thing and you could feel the sense of anticipation hours before anyone even stepped on the stage. People were filing into the cities pubs wearing the bands Adidas merchandise like armour, singing in the streets. Once inside the stadium the noise rose and rose until it felt like the air itself was vibrating.

If you were lucky enough to be in the sea of fans at the Principality Stadium, you felt something magical. It wasn’t simply a comeback it was a gathering of generations, a collective exhale, a moment of pure communion. Oasis strode onstage to 'F*ckin’ In The Bushes' and the roar was immediate as if time folded and they’d never really left. 

The band kicked off with 'Hello' with Liam singing "It’s good to be back," and from that second on the nostalgia washed over you in glorious waves.  The setlist was vintage Oasis 'Acquiesce,' 'Morning Glory,' 'Cigarettes & Alcohol,' and plenty more it felt like a greatest hits package. Noel’s guitar sounded so beautiful on 'Live Forever' you could almost hear the stadium singing his solo back at him. The back of Diego Jota’s Liverpool shirt was emblazoned on the screen during the song which got a huge roar of applause from the audience. 

Liam always the comedian even joked about the ticket pricing: "Is it worth the £4,000 you paid for a ticket?"

But honestly for most of us it was worth every penny. At the end Liam waved and thanked fans "for waiting around and sticking with us," and then hugged Noel. That hug was more than symbolic it was closure, celebration and hope all rolled into one.

Cardiff didn’t just witness Oasis’ return it reminded us why we fell in love with them in the first place.



Heaton Park
Manchester
England

Manchester came alive for five glorious nights at Heaton Park with roughly 370,000 fans filling the venue and thousands more watching from Gallagher Hill. Each night felt massive yet somehow personal as if every fan had a front-row spot. From the opening moments to the final chords the venue buzzed with an energy that only Manchester could deliver.

The gigs themselves were breathtaking. Liam owned the stage as he always does every smirk and gesture igniting the crowd while Noel’s guitar and vocals cut sharp and clear through the night air. The brothers fed off each other with ease teasing, joking and lifting the intensity with every song. Familiar tracks felt freshly alive proving that the spark between the band and their fans has never dimmed.

What become known as 'Gallagher Hill' the grassy slope outside the park became a gathering point for ticketless fans. On the penultimate night Liam dedicated 'Bring It On Down' to those watching from the hill sending cheers rippling across the venue and outside. The band handed out t-shirts to fans on the hill turning a simple gesture into a memorable keepsake.



Wembley Stadium
London
England

Wembley was the emotional epicentre of Oasis’ Live ’25 tour. Across seven nights more than half a million fans packed the stadium. Turning each night into a shared celebration of music, history and nostalgia. The energy was electric from the moment the lights went down.

On the first night during Live Forever the giant screens paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne who had recently passed away. The stadium erupted in a mix of cheers and awe a collective acknowledgement of his influence and legacy. 

On September 27th the screens shifted to a touching tribute to Ricky Hatton the Mancunian boxing legend and long time friend of the Gallagher's.  His photograph filled the screens as the stadium roared in recognition.It was a rare tender moment in a stadium usually dominated by noise and chaos and fans responded with warmth and applause.

Beyond the tributes the performances themselves were monumental. Liam prowled the stage joking with the crowd each night soaking in the roar from of the crowd, Noel also had fun with them. By the final night Wembley wasn’t just a venue it was a living memory a testament to Oasis’ ability to transform seven nights into something unforgettable.



Murrayfield Stadium
Edinburgh
Scotland 

Oasis’ shows at Murrayfield were a commanding display of energy and presence capturing the attention of fans across the historic venue. From the opening moments the band projected confidence and connection, effortlessly drawing the audience into the performance. The atmosphere was electric charged with anticipation and excitement that ran from the front rows to the back of the stadium.

One of the highlights of the gigs was Liam's hilarious attack on Edinburgh Council "Do you know how much we’ll bring into this city over the next three days? One f**king billion pounds … but you’ll probably see f**k all of it because they’ll split it between their posh, ugly f**king mates."

He didn’t hold back and the fans in attendance loved it.

Despite the stadiums size the gigs never felt impersonal. Fans responded with unwavering enthusiasm creating a sense of collective exhilaration that carried through each night. Bythe final show it was clear that Oasis had made the Murrayfield gigs more than just concerts they were immersive, memorable experiences that united the audience and left a lasting impression on everyone lucky enough to attend.



Croke Park
Dublin 
Ireland

Oasis played to around 160,000 fans over two nights of pure unfiltered devotion.

Generations came together parents who had seen them in the ‘90s bringing their kids all sharing the same rush of emotion all swept up in the madness of the stadium. The crowd was absolutely insane every cheer every wave of hands a living breathing force in and around Croke Park.

Between songs Noel thanked the crowd with an almost shy warmth. “You’ve been absolutely lethal tonight,” he laughed while Liam grinned back soaking in the chaos. Then in a moment that made hearts melt Liam dedicated a song to his mother Peggy his voice cracking with pride and emotion. The stadium roared back a tidal wave of love and appreciation that seemed to lift the night even higher.

Every chorus sounded louder than the last. Fans online shared stories of tears, embraces and uncontainable joy. This wasn’t just a reunion it was a gift.


This tour for many wasn’t just about the hits. It was about the return of something elemental the sibling tension, the bucket-hat crowds, the unapologetic swagger. But underneath it all, there was love between the band, between the fans, between the past and now. Live ’25 felt like magic, and everyone lucky enough to be there knows they witnessed something unrepeatable.

Part Two: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Toronto To Mexico City can be found here.
Part Three: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Seoul To Sydney can be found here.
Part Four: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Buenos Aires To São Paulo can be found here.
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