**Oasis Set to Reunite in Cardiff After Nearly 16 Years Apart**
In an announcement that has electrified music fans across the world, legendary Britpop band Oasis are preparing to play their first live concert in almost 16 years. The much-anticipated reunion will take place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium this Friday, marking the first on-stage appearance together by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher since their abrupt and highly publicised fallout in 2009.
The Oasis Live ‘25 tour, revealed to the public last August, will see the Gallagher brothers unite at the Principality Stadium for two consecutive nights on Friday and Saturday, before embarking on an extensive tour across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Eager concert-goers are expected to start arriving as early as 5pm for doors open, with support provided by Liverpool band Cast and Richard Ashcroft, the celebrated frontman of The Verve.
Adding to the sense of nostalgia and anticipation, several former Oasis members are tipped to return for the tour. Andy Bell is expected to feature on bass guitar, while Gem Archer and Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs will likely take up roles on guitars, promising fans a close-to-original line-up. Wales has already started to buzz with excitement, as reports emerged of Noel Gallagher being spotted alighting from a train at Cardiff Central just days before the concert, and a spectacular drone display spelling out the band’s name illuminating the night sky over the stadium.
Throughout the week, Cardiff residents claimed to have heard strains of music emanating from the Principality Stadium, presumed to be Oasis running through rehearsals. This week of build-up follows 15 years since Noel Gallagher announced his departure from Oasis with the declaration that he “simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.” That pivotal moment, sparked by an explosive altercation backstage at a Paris festival, signalled the end of an era for one of Britain’s most influential rock bands.
Since their break-up, pressure from fans for a reunion has been unwavering, with social media campaigns and petitions commonplace. When tickets for the UK and Ireland tour dates went on sale last year, enthusiasm quickly turned to frustration as technical glitches and controversial dynamic pricing strategies left many devoted followers unable to secure admission. In some instances, ticket prices appeared to rocket from £148 to more than £350 for standard entry—prompting criticism from fans, intervention from the UK government and regulatory authorities, and renewed debate about the practice of dynamic pricing in live events.
Despite the controversy, the Oasis Live ‘25 tour is poised to become one of the defining music events of the year. Following the Cardiff openers, the band will travel to play Manchester’s Heaton Park, London’s Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, and Dublin’s iconic Croke Park, before heading further afield to destinations in Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia, and North America.
The significance of Oasis’s return to the live stage extends beyond the concerts themselves. Accompanying the world tour is a feature film documenting the band’s journey, produced by Steven Knight, the acclaimed creator of *Peaky Blinders*. The film aims to capture the dynamic and often tempestuous story of Oasis, both on and off the stage, and is expected to further feed the wave of nostalgia sweeping through the band’s global fanbase.
Oasis formed in Manchester in 1991, with Liam Gallagher as lead vocalist and Noel Gallagher as lead guitarist, quickly carving out their place in British music history. After signing with Creation Records in 1993, the band shot to prominence with the smash hit debut album *Definitely Maybe* and a slew of iconic tracks including “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” “Champagne Supernova,” “Wonderwall,” and “Live Forever.” Their last studio album, *Dig Out Your Soul*, was released in 2008, just months before the group’s acrimonious split.
As Oasis prepare to take the stage in Cardiff, anticipation is at an all-time high. For many, this reunion represents not just an extraordinary musical comeback, but a rare opportunity to relive the magic of a generation-defining band. Whether the renewed partnership between the Gallagher brothers can endure the pressures of touring remains to be seen, but for now, all eyes are on Cardiff as Oasis gear up to remind their fans—and themselves—of the enduring power of their music.