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What you need to know about the Oasis reunion in Cardiff

Eleri Griffiths
BBC News
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The Oasis Live '25 reunion tour marks the end of a 15-year split between the Gallagher brothers

It's been 15 years since Oasis last performed live, following the band's dramatic split in 2009 after a backstage bust-up.

But Stop Crying Your Heart Out - because Liam and Noel Gallagher are reuniting, and Cardiff is the first stop on their highly anticipated comeback tour.

The first two nights of the 41-date run of gigs will be at the Principality Stadium, on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 July.

From the stadium roof to support acts and road closures, here's everything you need to know.

Why is the Oasis reunion such a big deal?

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The Oasis Live '25 reunion tour marks the first time the Gallagher brothers will perform together in nearly 16 years

Some Might Say the Gallagher brothers have been a defining soundtrack to their lives ever since Oasis' debut album, Definitely Maybe, dropped in August 1994.

The band's last studio album, Dig Out Your Soul, was released in October 2008 just months before things came to a crashing halt in 2009 following a backstage row at Paris' Rock en Seine festival.

Oasis split and years of public feuding between Noel and Liam followed - until last August when the brothers announced they would be making a comeback.

Getty Images Liam at the Music Industry Soccer Six Tournament at Mile End Stadium, East London in May 1996. He is wearing a blue t-shirt, gold chain necklace, and a white and blue striped Kangol bucket hat. Getty Images
Expect to see fans at the concerts dressed in '90s inspired attire - including bucket hats

Who are Oasis' support acts?

Oasis' support comes in double from Richard Ashcroft, frontman of The Verve, and Liverpool-based Britpop band Cast.

Fans will be hoping Ashcroft performs some of his biggest hits from The Verve days, including Bitter Sweet Symphony, The Drugs Don't Work and Lucky Man, among others.

According to the Oasis Fans Club, the connection between Ashcroft and the Gallaghers goes back decades as the band supported The Verve in 1993 during their early days.

More recently, Ashcroft joined Liam on stage at Finsbury Park in 2018, and the two collaborated again in 2022.

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Frontman of The Verve, Richard Ashcroft, is one of the support acts

John Power, frontman of the '90s indie band Cast, who rose to fame during the Britpop explosion, also has a long history with Oasis.

According to the Oasis Fans Club, Cast shared the stage with the band at their legendary Knebworth Park shows in 1996, and more recently supported Liam on his Definitely Maybe 30th anniversary tour in 2024.

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What time do the Cardiff Oasis gigs start?

The Principality Stadium gates are set to open at 17:00 BST.

While official set times for the Cardiff dates have not yet been confirmed, Wembley Stadium has shared estimated timings for the band's tour dates its own website.

These suggest support acts will begin at around 18:00 BST, with Oasis taking the stage at approximately 20:15.

Will the Principality Stadium roof be closed?

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The Principality Stadium roof was closed for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in June 2024

The Principality Stadium roof is set to be closed for both of the Oasis concerts.

Are tickets still available for Oasis?

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There were 1.4 million tickets on sale when Oasis announced their UK tour in August last year

While the shows are officially a sell out, the band announced on 25 June that more tickets could be released.

In an Instagram post the band said promoters "may be able to release a very limited number of additional tickets".

They said the final release would happen "over the coming days" once final checks had been carried out.

Are there any Cardiff road closures?

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There will be a full road closure around the stadium from 15:00 BST until midnight

Cardiff council said there would be a full road closure around the stadium from 15:00 until midnight on both 4 and 5 July.

The roads included in this will be:

  • Duke Street
  • Castle St
  • High Street
  • St Mary Street
  • Caroline Street
  • Wood Street
  • Central Square
  • Westgate Street
  • Quay Street
  • Guildhall Place
  • Golate
  • Havelock Street

The council said that Scott Road and Park Street would also be closed from 07:00.

Trains, buses, parking, park and ride

The M4 motorway is likely to be very busy in advance of both concerts and drivers are encouraged to check the Traffic Wales website before setting off.

Cardiff council said event parking would be available at Sophia Gardens and the civic centre.

A park and ride service is also being operated by the council from the Sports Village in Cardiff Bay from 09:00 onwards.

Transport for Wales said it would provide extra capacity on trains in and out of Cardiff wherever possible, but warned rail services across south Wales would be very busy.

GWR said it would be operating six extra trains out of Cardiff.

Buses will be diverted due to the road closures. Full details of Cardiff Bus diversions can be found here.

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It's been more than 30 years since Oasis's debut album, Definitely Maybe, was released

What's the weather going to be like?

According to BBC Weather, Friday will be warm and sunny with temperatures reaching 21°C (69.8°F).

On Saturday, light rain is expected along with a breeze, with highs of 20°C (68°F).

But with the stadium roof closed, the unpredictable Welsh weather is a bit less important.

Can I take my bag into the Principality Stadium?

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Large bags will not be allowed into the Principality Stadium

Only small bags and handbags - no larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm - will be allowed into the stadium, and fans taking bags have been warned that their wait times could be longer due to bag searches.

In addition, there are a number of things that cannot be taken into the stadium, including professional cameras. A full list of prohibited items can be found on the Principality Stadium's website.

Where else are Oasis playing in the UK in 2025?

After kicking off with two nights in Cardiff, Oasis will head to Manchester for five nights at Heaton Park on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July.

They will then play the following dates:

  • 25, 26, 30 July and 2, 3 August at Wembley Stadium, London
  • 8, 9, 12 August at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
  • 16, 17 August at Croke Park, Dublin

They will then fly to Toronto, Canada, to begin the international leg of the Oasis Live '25 tour before it wraps up on 23 November in São Paulo, Brazil.

Additional reporting by Ella Simons