Oasis Homecoming at Heaton Park: Fans Camp Out for Reunion Gig

Manchester is buzzing as thousands of Oasis fans line up hours early for the band’s first Heaton Park show in 16 years. The 600-acre park – site of Oasis’s last Manchester concert in 2009 – will host five sold-out Oasis reunion concerts (July 11–20), drawing roughly 80,000 fans a night. By dawn, dedicated supporters – some with Oasis tattoos and Liam Gallagher’s trademark bucket hats – had camped out to secure prime spots.

With temperatures above 28°C (high 20s Fahrenheit), revellers shield themselves from the sun and serenade the crowd with Oasis anthems. One American fan, 27-year-old Carley Williams from Boston, says “I’ve just never been more excited in my life – this is what I’ve lived my life to do,” after flying in to attend multiple shows.

Citywide Oasis Fever

All across Manchester the city has been transformed by Oasis mania. The brothers’ faces adorn city buses, and even the trams play Liam’s voice announcing “the next stop is… Heaton Parrrk” for eager commuters. North Ender Sam, who queued with friends from sunrise, calls the gig “a real cultural moment of the 21st century”.

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Street vendors hawk Oasis T-shirts, hoodies and bucket hats to the crowd, and fans young and old share stories of growing up on Oasis. One chant already echoing in the queue: the roar for hearing “Live Forever” echo through Manchester again.

Fans Flock from Around the World

Fans have traveled thousands of miles for this homecoming. Carley Williams (pictured above) spent over $15,000 on flights and tickets to see five of the six Oasis Manchester dates. “I think we are all in agreement this is going to be the biggest show of the tour,” she grins.

Italian and Latin American fans are here too: 16-year-old Tommaso and his father came from Rome, and 26-year-old Erick Chanto flew in from Costa Rica with friends. “It’s their home, we needed to be here,” says Erick. “I’ve been to London, but you cannot compare it to Manchester… the vibe, the atmosphere, it’s different”.

By Thursday night, the queue snaked around the park gate – from locals to international devotees, everyone is united in the same goal: witnessing Britpop history live in Manchester.

Oasis Live ’25 UK Upcoming Tour Dates

This UK/Irish leg of Oasis Live ’25 marks 17 cities and over 1.4 million tickets released. The reunion tour then moves overseas, covering North and South America, East Asia and Australia for a total of 41 shows.

Ticket Controversy and Security Measures

The hype has been tempered by ticketing drama. Many fans were outraged when standard Heaton Park tickets suddenly jumped from £148 to over £350 under Ticketmaster’s “in demand” pricing. Consumer group Which? demanded refunds, and both the UK government and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched investigations into the ticket sale. Even Liam Gallagher took to social media, saying he was “seriously gutted” for fans who missed out on ticket.

Organisers and city officials are meanwhile warning against risky behavior. Viral TikTok videos suggesting fans “climb the fence” or “swim the boating lake” to sneak in have been condemned as reckless by Manchester council.

SJM Concerts, the promoter, emphasizes that 2,000 stewards and a double fence line will secure Heaton Park during the shows. Greater Manchester Police say a “large and highly visible” force will patrol the park and surrounding areas to ensure safety. Manchester council’s message to ticketless fans: head to the city centre instead, where official fan zones and events promise “a brilliant atmosphere” on gig nights.

Enjoy the Homecoming Safely

• Bring your ticket and ID. Only those with valid tickets will be allowed in. The perimeter is sealed and checks will be strict.
• Stay cool and hydrated. Temperatures are unusually high (around 28°C), so wear sun protection. Many fans are already sporting Oasis bucket hats to shield themselves from the sun.
• Arrive early. Gates open well before showtime. Getting in line in the early morning (as fans have been doing) means a shot at the front-of-stage view.
• Soak up the atmosphere. Even without a ticket, Manchester’s city centre will be alive with screens and Oasis-themed events. Local leaders stress that non-ticket holders should enjoy the party downtown, where “loads of things” are happening.
• Follow instructions. Be respectful of stewards and police. They’ll guide traffic and keep everyone safe. If you see anything suspicious or need help, let security know immediately.

Manchester is ready to party, and today’s homecoming show will be a memory to last a lifetime. With fans from across the globe already here, organizers promise a night of Oasis classics and spectacle. The first guitars will strike chords soon – and the city is primed for one hell of a reunion.