- Available for purchase now: Oasis concert tickets
Troubled by hassles and lengthy queues on ticketing platforms, the sale for the comeback tour of iconic Britpop group Oasis kicked off. Numerous sites faced temporary downtime or partial access issues around the launch of the 17 shows in the UK and Ireland this morning, leaving fans trapped behind dozens of thousands of others in the queue elsewhere.
"Today is the day I miss out on tickets," a user commented, echoing the well-known opening line of Oasis' classic "Wonderwall" on the online platform X. Another user humorously quipped, "Of course, half a million people are ahead of me in the queue for Oasis tickets - I'm feeling quite optimistic!" Many joked that the band had disbanded while they waited in the line.
In the afternoon, a minimal quantity of UK concert tickets remained, but not in all price categories, according to a major sales platform. All the available tickets for the final concerts in Dublin had already sold out on the Irish version of the platform's website. However, more tickets are anticipated to be released at a later time.
The band had previously alerted fans about "unprecedented demand," but also cautioned against unauthorized ticket resales at inflated prices. Tickets surfacing on unauthorized platforms are either forgeries or will be nullified by organizers, the group stated on X after the sales launch. Earlier, presale tickets were reportedly available at up to 40 times the original price for a standing ticket, as cited by the BBC and others.
Sensational Return Announcement
Oasis revealed their reunion on Tuesday, nearly 15 years after vocalist Liam Gallagher (51) and guitarist Noel Gallagher (57) ended their collaboration due to a heated sibling dispute. "The long wait has ended," they declared on social media. Fan interest in the band skyrocketed: Oasis streams in Germany quadrupled in just one day after the announcement, as revealed by GfK Entertainment upon request.
Slated for summer 2025 are 17 concerts in the UK and two more in Ireland. Following debut concerts in Cardiff, Wales on July 4 and 5, the band plans five shows each in their hometown of Manchester and London's Wembley Stadium, three sessions in Edinburgh, and culminating in Dublin. A worldwide tour—including the US—is still under consideration.
Oasis gained fame 30 years ago with the album "Definitely Maybe." To celebrate the anniversary, the band released a special commemorative edition chock-full of outtakes and demo and alternate versions of the songs.
Tickets for the reunion tour start from £86.50 for a seated ticket and £175 for standing. The concerts were expected to sell out swiftly.
Fortunately, some fans secured tickets on Friday evening by applying for a "pre-sale" and attempting to obtain a ticket using a special code.
Oasis is recognized as one of the most prominent bands in British music history, with hits like "Wonderwall," "Don't Look Back in Anger," and "Supersonic" epitomizing the '90s.
Despite the technical issues faced during the ticket sale, many people expressed their excitement and anticipation for the reunion tour. Even with the temporary downtime and long queues, people were eager to secure their spots for the iconic shows.
Furthermore, the news of the ticket release had sent a wave of frenzy among the Oasis fans, with some even logging in at midnight to ensure they don't miss out on the coveted tickets.
