After a triumphant return to the stage in 2025, Oasis is preparing to confirm plans for a massive 2027 tour that will see the legendary British rock band play an ambitious residency in their Manchester hometown before returning to one of the most iconic venues in their history.
For weeks, rumors have swirled about a 12-night residency at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium, home to the Gallagher brothers’ beloved Manchester City Football Club. The speculation intensified when Liam Gallagher played coy on social media, responding to fans asking about shows at the stadium with the message: “12 I thought it was 10 ffs.” Sources close to the band have now reportedly confirmed to media outlets that Oasis plans to take over the Etihad in June 2027, with full confirmation of the tour and ticket pricing expected to arrive imminently.
The proposed Manchester leg would run across May and June 2027, positioned perfectly around Manchester City’s Premier League schedule. The club’s final home game of the 26/27 season is set for May 23 against Aston Villa, with the league ending on May 30. This timing would free up the Etihad Stadium from early June onward, creating an ideal window for a major musical residency. A luxury hotel in Manchester has reportedly been entirely booked out from the end of May through June for the arrival of Oasis and their entourage, adding weight to speculation about the timing.
A music industry insider told media sources: “It will be 12 nights at the Etihad Stadium across May and June. It’s just massive for Manchester and for the local economy. They could even add more dates to that as well, there’s talk of up to 20.”
The rumored tour extends beyond Manchester to one of rock music’s most legendary destinations. Sources indicate that Oasis will return to Knebworth House in Hertfordshire, the site of their two era-defining concerts in August 1996. That historic appearance drew approximately 250,000 fans across the two nights and remains one of the most significant moments in the band’s career. The Knebworth shows would reportedly take place later in 2027, potentially in September, marking the first time the band has played the venue in 30 years.
The planning underway suggests a full tour announcement is coming soon. Just last week, the promoter of the 2025 reunion tour reportedly secured a license to host events at Knebworth, a procedural step that signals serious intent behind the speculation. Additionally, the Manchester festival Parklife has shifted its 2027 dates to July 10 and 11—the first time it will be held in July rather than June—a move many believe was made to avoid a clash with the planned Oasis shows.
The 2027 plans come on the heels of one of the most successful reunion tours in rock history. The Oasis Live ’25 tour, which ran from July through November 2025, shattered records and captivated audiences worldwide. The tour began in Cardiff on July 4 before moving through the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Australia, and South America, concluding in São Paulo, Brazil on November 23. Across 41 shows, the reunion drew 2.23 million attendees and grossed an estimated $405.4 million, making it the second-highest-grossing tour of 2025 behind only Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour.
The financial success and overwhelming demand for tickets set the stage for expanded touring plans. An estimated 14 million people attempted to purchase 1.4 million available tickets in the UK and Ireland alone, with approximately 500,000 fans seeing the reunited brothers in North America. The tour reintroduced a new generation of listeners to the band’s catalog while reigniting passion among longtime fans. When Liam Gallagher told the crowd at the band’s final Wembley show in September, “See you next year,” the cryptic comment sparked months of speculation about future plans.
However, the band has been deliberately cagey about their intentions. After initially shutting down rumors of 2026 dates, Liam Gallagher later indicated that 2027 was more likely, leaving fans in a state of hopeful uncertainty. In recent months, he has occasionally hinted at coming news, posting cryptic messages that suggested announcements were forthcoming but declining to confirm specifics.
The proposed 2027 dates represent a homecoming for the Gallagher brothers. Manchester has always held special significance for the band, which formed there in 1991 and became architects of the Britpop era. Their connection to Manchester City adds another layer of meaning to the Etihad Stadium location. A return to Knebworth would complete a circle, honoring their past while cementing their status as one of rock’s greatest live acts.
As the announcement draws closer, fans are being urged to stay alert for ticket information and official confirmation. Music insiders suggest that the tour details, including ticket prices, will be revealed soon, setting off another round of the frenzied demand that characterized their 2025 reunion tour. For those who missed out on the 2025 shows, a 2027 tour offers a new opportunity to witness what has become one of the most significant events in modern rock music history.