Oasis fever: How the North West is preparing for the reunion tour ahead of five Heaton Park gigs
From pop-up shops, to murals and even store name changes, the city is well and truly getting Oasis fever.
Fans have pleaded with the brothers to regroup since they disbanded in 2009, prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris.
But after 15 years, fans got their wish, and in August 2024, a reunion tour was announced.
The Oasis Live '25 tour kicked off in Cardiff before the Gallagher brothers made their way back to their home city on Friday 11 July for a string of shows at Heaton Park.
It means the city is now preparing for an influx of tens of thousands of fans for the band's stint at Heaton Park.
Here's how the region is marking the occasion:
Aldi turns into Aldeh
Supermarket Aldi has changed the name of its Bury New Road store in Prestwich to 'Aldeh', embracing the Mancunian pronunciation of its name. The store is just a stone's throw away from Heaton Park, where Oasis will perform some of their comeback gigs.
The company said the rebrand is a "homage to the Gallagher brothers and the city's musical heritage."
Pop-up shop opens in Manchester
Fans have flocked to a pop-up shop in Spinningfields that's opened ahead of the tour.
Selling everything from bucket hats to baby grows, the shop is one of six opening across the UK and Ireland this summer, with the others in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Dublin.
There is also an official merchandise store opened in St Peter's Square, while the Adidas store on Market Street has been repurposed for the brand's collaboration with the band.
New mural unveiled
A new mural celebrating the reunion of Oasis has been unveiled in Manchester.
It has been added to the mosaics that decorate Affleck's Palace, an alternative indoor market, which already features other local legends like Emmeline Pankhurst and Morrissey.
The latest tribute to Noel and Liam Gallagher comes courtesy of artist Mark Kennedy.
Guitar dome in St Peter's Square
As part of a wider city-wide art trail, more than 80 artworks, murals, mosaics and installations have been installed celebrating Manchester's music scene.
A dome made entirely of guitars - 'Cathedral of Sound' - is on display in St Peter's Square.
When it comes to Oasis, fans can see the band's Gibson signed by the Gallagher brothers at Selfridges.
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