The Triumphant Return of Oasis: An Epochal Event in Cardiff and Beyond

After a 16-year wait, Oasis, the iconic Britpop band, made their highly anticipated return to the stage at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on July 4, 2025. This concert not only marked their first performance together since 2009 but also a historic moment for millions of fans worldwide, confirming that the bond between the Gallagher brothers and their audience is stronger than ever.

The Cardiff Event: “Biblical” Energy, Pure Emotion, and New Harmonies

The atmosphere in Cardiff was charged with palpable excitement, with hundreds of fans queuing up 24 hours before the show, eager to secure a prime spot for what promised to be an unforgettable event. The performance reignited the “wall of sound” that made Oasis famous, with Liam Gallagher launching into the concert with “wild-eyed passion” and Noel Gallagher providing his unmistakable guitar mastery.

The setlist saw the band dive into their vast repertoire of hits, kicking off with “Hello” and including iconic tracks like “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” “Supersonic,” “Morning Glory,” “Some Might Say,” “Half the World Away,” and the emotional “Stand by Me.” A particularly moving moment was the tribute to Diogo Jota during the performance of “Live Forever,” a gesture that deeply resonated with the audience. The encore treated fans to the much-anticipated “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” “Wonderwall,” and “Champagne Supernova,” culminating in a brief but significant hug between Liam and Noel—a gesture of reconciliation that sealed the meaning of this historic return.

Reactions were overwhelming. A special BBC segment on the Oasis return saw musician Fran Cutler, a former backing singer for the band, visibly moved on live television, expressing the emotion generated by the long-awaited event. Critics like Mark Beaumont of The Independent lauded the show with a five-star review, calling it “the rock reunion to end them all.” Fans and critics described the energy in Cardiff as “off the charts” and the performance as “biblical,” with many considering it Oasis’s best since 1996.

Supporting Oasis for the UK date were acts of the caliber of Richard Ashcroft of The Verve and the Liverpool-formed band Cast, who helped warm up the crowd.

Between Acclaim and Minor Controversy: The Ticket Issue

Despite the euphoria of the reunion, the Cardiff concert was accompanied by some controversy over ticket prices. It emerged that some fans paid significantly higher sums for tickets without receiving additional benefits, leading the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to launch an investigation into Ticketmaster’s practices. In a moment that garnered mixed reactions, Liam Gallagher joked on stage, asking the crowd, “Is it worth the £40,000 you paid for the ticket?”—a quip some fans found “distasteful.” In response to these concerns, Oasis’s management announced that a dynamic pricing model will not be applied for the North American tour dates, a move welcomed by fans.

The Future of the Tour and Enduring Legacy

The success in Cardiff marks the beginning of the “Live ’25” tour, which will take Oasis to North America, South America, Asia, and Australia, promising to replicate the energy and excitement experienced in Wales. Their return has demonstrated not only the nostalgia of long-time fans but also the ability of their music to attract new generations, with the observation that “Gen Z are claiming Oasis for themselves.” This confirms that Oasis remains one of the most influential bands in music history, whose legacy continues to resonate powerfully across generations.

Set List

Fuckin’ in the Bushes
Hello
Acquiesce
Morning Glory
Some Might Say
Bring It On Down
Cigarettes & Alcohol
Fade Away
Supersonic
Roll With It
Talk Tonight
Half the World Away
Little by Little
D’You Know What I Mean?
Stand by Me
Cast No Shadow
Slide Away
Whatever
Live Forever
Rock ‘n’ Roll Star

Encore:
The Masterplan
Don’t Look Back in Anger
Wonderwall
Champagne Supernova