Legendary British rock band Oasis confirmed Tuesday their long-awaited reunion tour set to launch in 2025, ending a 15-year hiatus. The announcement, made via the band's official channels, revealed plans for a series of shows across the UK and Ireland, with additional global dates to be announced later, according to reporting by the BBC.
The tour will see the Manchester-based band perform at major venues across the UK and Ireland in July and August 2025. Additional dates outside Europe are planned for later in the year, though details have yet to be announced.
In a statement released by the band, Oasis declared, "The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised."
The reunion marks the first time the Gallagher brothers will share a stage since their infamous backstage altercation in Paris in 2009, which led to the band's breakup. Oasis, one of the best-selling bands in British history, dominated the 1990s with a string of era-defining singles and albums.
Andy Burnham, mayor of Manchester, expressed excitement about the potential reunion in an interview with BBC Breakfast. "It would be the news we've all been waiting for," Burnham said, adding that it would be "a massive day for Manchester." However, he cautioned that a last-minute change of heart couldn't be ruled out, noting, "It would be the most Noel and Liam thing ever if one of them woke up this morning and decided they'd had a change of heart."
The motivation behind the reunion remains unclear. Music critic Helen Brown told the BBC, "After the decades of going at each other with cricket bats and fire extinguishers, it's extraordinary that [the Gallagher brothers] seem to be getting along better – and maybe money is an incentive here." She added, "Maybe they can put aside their differences to fill their coffers."
Fans have eagerly anticipated a reunion since the band's split, with Oasis' influence on British rock music remaining strong even during their 15-year absence. The band's return to the stage is expected to be one of the most significant musical events of 2025.
