Manchester prepares for first Oasis gig in nearly 16 years
The band will perform five sold-out shows at Heaton Park, with the city embracing their return through initiatives like Liam Gallagher's voice on tram announcements.
The reunion tour follows Noel Gallagher quitting the band in 2009 after a backstage altercation with his brother Liam.
The tour has faced controversy over dynamic ticket pricing, with some standard tickets jumping from £148 to £355, prompting a government and watchdog review.
After their Manchester dates, Oasis will continue their tour across the UK, Ireland, and then globally, with a movie produced by Steven Knight also being made in conjunction with the reunion.
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