What do the cheapest tickets cost to see Oasis on tour in 2025?
The family reunion we've all been waiting for is finally here.
On Friday, July 4, Oasis played together for the first time in nearly 16 years. Their gig, which took plate Cardiff's Principality Stadium, was the first of their international 'Live '25 Tour' and seemingly went off without a hitch.
According to Set List FM, Liam and Noel Gallagher performed 23 songs including all-timer fan favorites 'Wonderwall,' 'Champagne Supernova,' 'Don't Look Back in Anger,' 'Morning Glory' and 'Live Forever' among others. Some tracks that made the cut hadn't been played in nearly 30 years; 'Whatever' returned with Liam on vocals for the first time since 1996. Now that's a throwback.
'It was a living, breathing, rumbling thing,' The New York Times wrote in a review of the raucous Wales evening. '…capturing the swell of a nation that met its cultural moment, sometimes with cheers, sometimes with fists.'
Come late August, the beloved '90s icons will beam their way across the pond to perform at stadiums all over North America. That includes a pair of gigs at East Rutherford, NJ's MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1 with special guest Cage The Elephant.
If you'd like to see them live — who knows if we have to wait another 30 years until their next tour — tickets are available for all upcoming overseas and North American Oasis concerts.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find for any one North American concert was $195 including fees on Vivid Seats.
British shows, which feature special guests Richard Ashcroft and Cast, start at $475 including fees.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Oasis' 'Live '25 Tour' below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Oasis tour schedule 2025
A complete calendar including all British and North American tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
Oasis tour dates Ticket prices
start at July 11 at Heaton Park in Manchester, GB $644
(including fees) July 12 at Heaton Park in Manchester, GB $851
(including fees) July 16 at Heaton Park in Manchester, GB $600
(including fees) July 19 at Heaton Park in Manchester, GB $650
(including fees) July 20 at Heaton Park in Manchester, GB $700
(including fees) July 25 at Wembley Stadium in London, GB $500
(including fees) July 26 at Wembley Stadium in London, GB $599
(including fees) July 30 at Wembley Stadium in London, GB $559
(including fees) Aug. 2 at Wembley Stadium in London, GB $481
(including fees) Aug. 3 at Wembley Stadium in London, GB $525
(including fees) Aug. 8 at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, GB $523
(including fees) Aug. 9 at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, GB $775
(including fees) Aug. 12 at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, GB $475
(including fees) Aug. 24 at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, ON, CA $270
(including fees) Aug. 25 at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, ON, CA $203
(including fees) Aug. 28 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL $449
(including fees) Aug. 31 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ $400
(including fees) Sept. 1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ $271
(including fees) Sept. 6 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA $267
(including fees) Sept. 7 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA $195
(including fees) Sept. 27 at Wembley Stadium in London, GB $830
(including fees) Sept. 28 at Wembley Stadium in London, GB $851
(including fees)
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Oasis set list
As noted above, Oasis took 23 songs to the stage at their July 4 concert. For a closer look, here's each and every one of them, courtesy of Set List FM.
01.) 'Hello' (first time since 2002)
02.) 'Acquiesce' (first time since 2006)
03.) 'Morning Glory'
04.) 'Some Might Say' (first time since 2002)
05.) 'Bring It On Down' (first time since 2006)
06.) 'Cigarettes & Alcohol'
07.) 'Fade Away' (first time with Liam on vocals since 2002)
08.) 'Supersonic'
09.) 'Roll With It'
10.) 'Talk Tonight' (first time since 2005)
11.) 'Half the World Away'
12.) 'Little by Little' (first time since 2005)
13.) 'D'You Know What I Mean?' (first time since 2002; shortened)
14.) 'Stand by Me' (first time since 2001)
15.) 'Cast No Shadow' (first time since 2002)
16.) 'Slide Away'
17.) 'Whatever' (first time with Liam on vocals since 1996)
18.) 'Live Forever' (dedicated to footballer Diogo Jota, who died the day before)
19.) 'Rock 'n' Roll Star'
Encore
20.) 'The Masterplan' (preceded by band introductions)
21.) 'Don't Look Back in Anger' (first time played with a full band since 2007)
22.) 'Wonderwall'
23.) 'Champagne Supernova'
Cage The Elephant
The '00s alt-rock hitmakers are headliners in their own right; in fact, they just announced a second tour of their own in support of their excellent 2024 album 'Neon Pill.'
If you're not familiar with their groovy yet controlled sound, we recommend checking out their ultra-catchy mega singles 'Cigarette Daydream,' 'Ain't No Rest For The Wicked' and 'Come A Little Closer' here.
'90s groups on tour in 2025
Nostalgic for the height of the pog era and can't wait to see Oasis live next summer?
You're in luck.
Here are five more huge artists that dominated the charts during the early days of the World Wide Web that will be doling their hits at venues all over the U.S. and Canada these next few months.
• Blink-182
• Counting Crows
• Dave Matthews Band
• Barenaked Ladies
• Goo Goo Dolls
Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
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