Oasis have added two more shows at Wembley Stadium, bringing the total number of performances at the venue to seven, as they addressed concerns surrounding the original ticket sales process.
Liam and Noel Gallagher faced backlash after the initial release of tickets, which saw fans waiting in virtual queues for hours and ticket prices more than doubling due to “in-demand” pricing for their highly anticipated reunion tour.
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The band, along with Ticketmaster, faced criticism from fans frustrated by the dynamic pricing system, which caused ticket prices to spike as demand soared. In response, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an “urgent review” to investigate the fairness of such pricing, while Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy called for a government review. The European Commission also signaled that it would look into the issue.
To address the controversy, Oasis has announced two additional dates at Wembley in September. In an effort to make things right, the band introduced a “special invitation-only ballot ticket sale strategy” that aims to reduce the chaos experienced during the first sale. This move is described as “a small step towards making amends for the situation.”
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The band emphasized that they were not involved in the decisions regarding ticket pricing and left those matters entirely in the hands of their promoters and management.
According to their statement, they were unaware that dynamic pricing would be used. The ballot for the newly added shows will first be open to fans who were unsuccessful in securing tickets during the initial sale.
In their statement, the band acknowledged the overwhelming demand for tickets, saying that it was impossible to schedule enough shows to meet the public’s desire. They hope the new strategy will make the process smoother for fans, reducing both the stress and time needed to secure tickets for what they called “one of the hottest tickets of our time.”
The statement also explained that earlier discussions between promoters, Ticketmaster, and the band’s management resulted in a ticket sale strategy they believed would be fair to fans. This included using dynamic pricing to keep general ticket costs down and curb ticket reselling. However, the band admitted that the execution did not go as planned, failing to meet their expectations.
While the controversy has cast a shadow over the reunion, fans lucky enough to secure tickets are still eager to see Oasis back together.
It marks the first time the Gallagher brothers have reunited since their explosive breakup in 2009, when Noel left the band due to ongoing tensions with Liam.
Here are the dates for the Oasis 2025 tour:
- 4 July 2025 – Principality Stadium, Cardiff
- 5 July 2025 – Principality Stadium, Cardiff
- 11 July 2025 – Heaton Park, Manchester
- 12 July 2025 – Heaton Park, Manchester
- 16 July 2025 – Heaton Park, Manchester
- 19 July 2025 – Heaton Park, Manchester
- 20 July 2025 – Heaton Park, Manchester
- 25 July 2025 – Wembley Stadium, London
- 26 July 2025 – Wembley Stadium, London
- 30 July 2025 – Wembley Stadium, London
- 2 August 2025 – Wembley Stadium, London
- 3 August 2025 – Wembley Stadium, London
- 8 August 2025 – Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
- 9 August 2025 – Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
- 12 August 2025 – Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
- 16 August 2025 – Croke Park, Dublin
- 17 August 2025 – Croke Park, Dublin
- 27 September 2025 – Wembley Stadium, London (added date)
- 28 September 2025 – Wembley Stadium, London (added date)
The frenzy for tickets began well before the sale opened at 9am on Saturday (8am for the Dublin shows), with fans flooding sites like Gigs and Tours, Ticketmaster, and See Tickets. Many were met with frustrating wait times, and once sales began, tickets priced at £148 were soon being resold for £355 due to the dynamic pricing system, which adjusts prices based on demand and availability.
Ticketmaster defended its role in the pricing controversy, stating that prices were set by the event organizers according to market demand, not by the ticketing platform itself.
Oasis, formed in the early 1990s, became one of the biggest names in British music with hits like “Supersonic,” “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” and “Live Forever.” Their second album, What’s The Story Morning Glory, catapulted them to superstardom with tracks like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back In Anger.”
After years of public feuding, fans had long hoped for a reunion between the Gallagher brothers. And while the ticket sales drama has somewhat dampened the excitement, the prospect of seeing Oasis back on stage has fans eagerly awaiting the shows.
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