British rock band Oasis have announced a new world tour for 2027, scheduling 38 shows across the UK, Europe and the United States. The tour is set to open in Glasgow in May 2027 and finish with four concerts at Knebworth in September — exactly 30 years after their iconic performances at the same venue.
Dates, cities and ticketing plan
The reunited Gallagher brothers will perform multiple dates in their home region, with 11 shows in Manchester, and further stops confirmed in Glasgow, Munich, Paris, Amsterdam and Boston among others. Promoters have said ticket purchase opportunities will be offered through a registration system: fans must sign up to receive a code and thereby gain access to the sale between 25 and 27 September. The measure is intended to reduce long virtual queues and limit the activity of resellers.
"start the celebrations!"
"After a period of reflection, 'The Most Damaging Pop Cultural Force In Recent British History' has declared itself fit for purpose and will once again return to lift the spirits of the people," the band wrote.
Why this matters
The announcement follows the band’s surprise reunion tour in 2024, which organisers said comprised 41 shows spanning Europe, Asia, Australia and South America and drew more than two million attendees. Reported revenue from those dates was around £300 million (approximately $400m). The 2024 run also prompted concerns about accessibility and pricing, with some fans criticising sudden fare increases and inflated resale prices. That public outcry led to an inquiry by the UK competition watchdog into secondary ticketing practices.
- Tour length: 38 shows in 2027
- UK highlights: 11 Manchester dates; tour opens in Glasgow; closes with four Knebworth concerts
- Ticketing: registration required; codes issued for access to the sale 25–27 Sept
Practical implications and context
For British readers, the tour is significant on several levels. Economically, large-scale concerts generate revenue for venues, local hospitality and transport. Socially, the Knebworth dates will be watched closely: the original 1996 gigs are part of the group’s cultural mythology and represent lucrative, high-profile events for promoters. Politically and legally, the legacy of the 2024 sales — the scramble for tickets and subsequent watchdog probe — means organisers and regulators will be under scrutiny to ensure fair access and to limit exploitation by secondary markets.
| 2024 tour | 2027 tour (announced) |
|---|---|
| 41 shows; >2 million attendees; ~£300m revenue | 38 shows; opens Glasgow May 2027; 4 Knebworth shows in Sept |
Organisers have framed the rollout as a means to manage demand more fairly. Fans seeking tickets will need to follow the registration process when details are released later this month. For many, the announcement will renew the debate over pricing and access that accompanied the Gallagher brothers’ high-profile reconciliation and surprise return to the road.
The tour underscores how major cultural events continue to intersect with wider market and regulatory questions in the UK — from how tickets are sold to who ultimately benefits from blockbuster live music.
