What the papers said about the Oasis reunion in Cardiff and everyone agreed on one thing

North Wales Live

3 hours ago

The great wait is over. Oasis finally reunited on stage for the first time in 16 years, delivering an historic performance in front of a packed-out Principality Stadium. Liam and Noel Gallagher performed a set of their best loved hits in Cardiff in a show which did not disappoint the masses both on the pitch and in the stands. Read about everything that happened on day one here
Fans filtering out of the stadium last night gave glowing reviews to our reporters, describing it as "the best gig ever", "ten out of ten" and "worth every penny." Others described it as "absolutely amazing" and "an emotional, out of body experience."
But as the eyes of the world were on the Welsh capital on Friday night, what did critics make of the show? We've taken a look at media outlets to get their take on an unforgettable night in music history.
WalesOnline's Kathryn Williams was inside the Principality Stadium to write the first review of the Oasis reunion, and as she explains, it didn't disappoint, describing Liam's voice as "faultless."
She gave the show five stars. You can read what she thought by clicking here for the full review.
The Telegraph also rated the gig five stars, describing the show as "ridiculous, fantastic... and back where they belong." The newspaper's critic described the show as "magical, exhausting and uplifting."
The Independent also gave the gig five stars, with reviewer Mark Beaumont writing: "To a reviewer who saw Oasis both at Knebworth and on many a post-nineties slogathon, this is the best they've been since '96. Some might say better."
The BBC's Mark Savage described the band as the best thy have been since the 1990s, adding that they "blew off the cobwebs and swept away the doubters."
Ellie Henman, for The Sun, wrote: "To see them standing as brothers in arms - albeit with guitars rather than guns - is a moment I'll never forget", as she gave the gig five stars.
Alexis Petridis, for the Guardian, gave the gig a five-star review, describing the show as a "triumph in the bag."
Five stars were also given by NME magazine, who wrote: "Lord knows we needed a taste of that halcyon '90s hope and abandon in 2025."
Rolling Stone magazine, also handing the gig five stars, described it as: "Undeniably the cultural moment of the year – a joyous celebration of reconciliation."
Mark Sutherland, for Variety, wrote: "Oasis were reunited in every sense of the word. And based on tonight's comeback, you'll want to be there when they are flying this high."
Oasis return to the Principality Stadium for night two of the tour on Saturday night. You can follow live updates on all the build-up, and reaction to night one, by clicking here.
Want last minute tickets?
Tickets for the Oasis reunion sold out across all venues due to huge demand when they went online earlier in the year. However, there are still several options available for fans trying to snag a last-minute spot. Limited last-minute tickets can be bought from the official Ticketmaster resale site, where fans who can no longer go sell their seats, although these tend to go into and out of stock quickly. E
lsewhere, resale sites like Viagogo, Vivid Seats, StubHub and Twickets are selling tickets for various dates with prices from £121, although fans should always bear in mind that many official sites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, discourage the purchase of resale tickets.
Viagogo and resale tickets
Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs.
Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused.