Oasis announce 2027 tour with Knebworth return
Oasis have announced a 2027 tour across the UK, Europe and America, including a return to Knebworth, with fixed ticket prices and pre-registration.
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Oasis have announced a major 2027 tour, ending weeks of speculation with a series of dates across the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe and the United States. The announcement, which follows a drone light show over Manchester City's Etihad Stadium last week, includes a return to Knebworth, the site of their legendary 1996 shows. The band will play 38 gigs in total, with 11 of them at the Etihad campus.
The tour will feature a revamped ticketing system after the controversy of last year's reunion tour, when fans complained about dynamic pricing and surge pricing that saw prices escalate at the checkout. The band have now introduced a pre-registration process, with fans required to register before receiving a non-transferable code. Standard ticket prices will be fixed, ranging from £71.50 to £266.60. The changes are designed to make the purchase process fairer and smoother, according to the promoter.
The announcement comes after Noel and Liam Gallagher reunited for the successful Live 25 tour last year, their first since splitting in 2009. A new documentary, "Oasis Don't Look Back In Anger", written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, was released on Wednesday. The band have hinted at further developments, with a post on social media saying "come witness the fitness, it shall be a sight to behold".
Fans who missed out on tickets last time will be hoping the new system avoids the chaos of previous sales. The Competition and Markets Authority had launched an investigation into Ticketmaster over the use of tiered pricing, and has since recommended that fans be told in advance if such pricing will be used.
The tour will also include a historic return to Knebworth, where the band played to 250,000 fans in 1996. The dates are expected to be announced for September 2027, with the band playing four nights at the venue.
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Key Claims
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| Claim | BBC News | BBC One | GB News | ITV | Sky News |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis were expected to announce new tour dates for 2027. | · | ||||
| Fans must register by 17 September to receive a non-transferable code to access ticket sales. | · | · | · | ||
| Oasis announced a 2027 tour with 38 shows across the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe and America, including a return to Knebworth and 11 shows at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium. | · | · | · | ||
| Oasis announced a tour date of 14 September 2026 during a drone show in Manchester. | · | · | · | ||
| Ticket prices are fixed between £71.50 and £266. | · | · | · | ||
| A documentary about the Oasis reunion, titled 'Oasis Don't Look Back In Anger', was released on Wednesday. | · | · | · | · | |
| Harry Styles pledged transparent ticket pricing for his 2027 tour. | · | · | · | · | |
| Oasis posted a social media message containing the phrase 'come witness the fitness'. | · | · | · | · | |
| Oasis reunited for the first time since 2009 during the Live 25 tour last year. | · | · | · | · | |
| The CMA launched an investigation into Ticketmaster following the Oasis tour. | · | · | · | · | |
| The CMA recommended fans be told 24 hours in advance if tiered pricing would be used and be updated on the range of prices when tickets go on sale. | · | · | · | · |
Channel Perspectives
What each channel focused on, with key quotes.
BBC News focused on the official confirmation via the drone show, the context of the reunion, and the ongoing ticket pricing controversy. It balanced the announcement with background on the documentary and the CMA investigation.
- “Oasis has confirmed the date of its upcoming tour at a drone light show in Manchester.”
- “Many people ended up paying much more at the checkout than they expected.”
- “The Competition and Markets Authority, also launched an investigation after the Oasis tour into Ticketmaster, the online ticket seller.”
BBC ONE West reported on the anticipation before the official announcement, focusing on the expected dates and the ticket pricing problems from the previous tour. It highlighted the CMA's recommendations and the definition of dynamic pricing.
- “Oasis fans who missed out on tickets for the band's reunion gigs last year might not have to look back in anger after all.”
- “It's thought dates for 2027 could be announced this afternoon at four o'clock.”
- “But with two-tiered pricing, what happened particularly with Oasis tickets was there were two different prices available and once those less expensive tickets sold out it meant that only the more expensive tickets were left.”
Sky News focused on the definitive tour announcement, detailing the pre-registration system, fixed price range, and the significance of Knebworth. It also addressed the need to reduce chaos from the previous ticket sale.
- “the band has just announced new dates for a 2027 tour.”
- “Price range between £71.50 and £266.”
- “you've got to register for the 17th of September, so this Thursday, those who are successful will then be given a code, a non-transferable code, in order to take part in the sale.”
ITV1 emphasised the human interest angle, featuring fan reactions and a local reporter in Manchester. It highlighted the return to Knebworth and the fixed ticket prices as key assurances for fans.
- “Oasis have confirmed they're going back on tour, including a return to Knebworth, seen of their legendary gigs in 1996.”
- “standard ticket prices will be fixed this time round, starting at £71.50 and costing no more than £266.60.”
- “I was absolutely like, I was buzzing. Genuinely. I was so excited because I'm like a huge fan”
GB News took a lighter, panel-driven approach, discussing the band's legacy and motivations. It confirmed the tour details but framed them within a broader conversation about the Gallagher brothers and the cultural impact of Oasis.
- “Oasis are going back on tour next year. The Gallagher brothers have announced dates in the UK, Europe and America in 2027.”
- “Standard ticket prices will be fixed and range between 71 and 260 pounds.”
- “I'm so glad that they have got back together because that kind of, you know, that kind of spot you can't get outside of William and Harry, except they don't know how to sing.”
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