Oasis has announced a highly anticipated reunion tour, with dates confirmed across the UK and Ireland for 2025. Fans in Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin can expect to see Noel and Liam Gallagher put their differences aside for a series of performances, with tickets going on general sale this weekend.
How to Secure Tickets for Oasis Live ’25
To get your hands on tickets, you have a couple of options. A pre-sale ballot is now open, closing at 7pm BST on Wednesday, 28 August. To enter, fans must register, provide their details, and answer a general knowledge question about the band. The ballot operates on a first-come, first-served basis, with successful applicants receiving an email from ‘oasismynet’ by 12pm BST on Friday with access details. You can purchase up to four tickets per household.
For those who miss the pre-sale, the general sale begins on Saturday, 31 August. Tickets for UK tour dates will be available from 9am BST, and Dublin tickets from 8am IST. It is crucial to buy tickets only from official primary ticket sellers such as Ticketmaster, Gigs and Tours, See Tickets, and, for Dublin, www.ticketmaster.ie. Make sure to sign up to these official sites ahead of time, as they will be very busy when tickets go on sale. Again, the limit is four tickets per household.
What to Do If You Miss Out on Tickets
If you’re unsuccessful in securing tickets during the general sale, you can try official resale platforms like Twickets or Ticketmaster Fan-to-Fan exchange. These platforms only allow tickets to be resold at face value plus booking fees. Be cautious of secondary ticket sites like Viagogo or Stubhub, which often sell tickets at inflated prices and are not authorised by event organisers. Buying or selling tickets through these unauthorised platforms could result in being denied entry to the event. Avoid purchasing tickets via social media, as scams have been rife; for example, Taylor Swift fans recently lost over £1m to scammers.
What Happens If the Gig Is Cancelled?
If the event is cancelled or postponed, as long as you bought tickets from an official seller, you are entitled to a refund under the rules of The Society of Ticket Agents & Retailers (STAR). These rules do not apply if you purchased tickets from secondary sites like Stubhub or Viagogo. If you struggle to get a refund from a primary seller, you can make a Section 75 claim if you paid by credit card or a chargeback claim with your bank if you used a debit card.
Hotel Booking Issues Around Tour Dates
Following the tour announcement, there have been reports of hotels cancelling bookings that coincide with Oasis tour dates, only to relist rooms at higher prices. This practice, although increasingly common, breaches the terms and conditions of many booking platforms, such as Booking.com. If this happens to you, check the T&Cs of your booking and the platform. Booking.com has stated it would remove properties engaging in such practices and attempt to find alternative accommodation at no extra cost.
Five Tips for Buying Tickets Safely
- Stick to official retailers – Only buy from official websites or resale platforms affiliated with artists.
- Enter official competitions only – Ensure competitions are run by legitimate brands on their official channels.
- Beware of social media scams – Avoid buying tickets from strangers on social media.
- Be cautious of too-good-to-be-true offers – Fraudsters often lure buyers with cheap tickets for sold-out events.
- Avoid paying by bank transfer – Use credit cards or secure payment systems like PayPal for protection.