What's happened
Oasis has used a drone show above Manchester to hint at a new tour starting in September. Multiple outlets report teasers pointing to Celtic Park in Scotland, with rumours of five nights and stops in Europe and the US as the band continues its 2025 reunion tour.
What's behind the headline?
Analysis
- What this signals: A broader, high-profile comeback that may leverage nostalgia and the band’s documentary exposure to drive ticket sales.
- Who benefits: Oasis and their promoters, plus fans seeking live performances; potential competition with other Scottish/UK shows.
- What to watch: Official venue announcements, pricing, and ticket sale dates; any new music releases tied to the tour.
- Reader impact: Expect region-specific dates to be announced first, with a focus on stadium-level residencies that draw large crowds.
How we got here
Oasis reunited in 2025 after splitting in 2009. A new documentary, Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger, has highlighted their return and tour, with hints of venues across the UK, Europe, and the US. Previous performances include 41 shows across the UK and world, starting in Cardiff in 2025 and ending in Sao Paulo.
Our analysis
BBC Business reports the drone show as a teaser for a forthcoming tour, with Celtic Park and Manchester hints. The Scotsman notes strong speculation about five nights at Celtic Park and other European venues. The Independent covers the teaser’s context within Oasis’s 2025 reunion and the band’s lucrative live run, including the Live 2025 tour’s revenue and member wealth.
Go deeper
- When will official Oasis tour dates drop for Celtic Park and other venues?
- Will there be new music accompanying the tour?
- Which cities are most likely to host the five Celtic Park shows?
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