Oasis Live '25 in Cardiff: Everything you need to know
Why is the Oasis reunion such a big deal?
Some Might Say the Gallagher brothers have been a defining soundtrack to their lives ever since Oasis' debut album, Definitely Maybe, dropped in August 1994.The band's last studio album, Dig Out Your Soul, was released in October 2008 just months before things came to a crashing halt in 2009 following a backstage row at Paris' Rock en Seine festival.Oasis split and years of public feuding between Noel and Liam followed - until last August when the brothers announced they would be making a comeback.
Who are Oasis' support acts?
Oasis' support comes in double from Richard Ashcroft, frontman of The Verve, and Liverpool-based Britpop band Cast.Fans will be hoping Ashcroft performs some of his biggest hits from The Verve days, including Bitter Sweet Symphony, The Drugs Don't Work and Lucky Man, among others.According to the Oasis Fans Club, the connection between Ashcroft and the Gallaghers goes back decades as the band supported The Verve in 1993 during their early days.More recently, Ashcroft joined Liam on stage at Finsbury Park in 2018, and the two collaborated again in 2022.
John Power, frontman of the '90s indie band Cast, who rose to fame during the Britpop explosion, also has a long history with Oasis.According to the Oasis Fans Club, Cast shared the stage with the band at their legendary Knebworth Park shows in 1996, and more recently supported Liam on his Definitely Maybe 30th anniversary tour in 2024.
What time do the Cardiff Oasis gigs start?
The Principality Stadium gates are set to open at 17:00 BST.While official set times for the Cardiff dates have not yet been confirmed, Wembley Stadium has shared estimated timings for the band's tour dates its own website. These suggest support acts will begin at around 18:00 BST, with Oasis taking the stage at approximately 20:15.
Will the Principality Stadium roof be closed?
The Principality Stadium roof is set to be closed for both of the Oasis concerts.
Are tickets still available for Oasis?
While the shows are officially a sell out, the band announced on 25 June that more tickets could be released.In an Instagram post the band said promoters "may be able to release a very limited number of additional tickets".They said the final release would happen "over the coming days" once final checks had been carried out.
Are there any Cardiff road closures?
Cardiff council said there would be a full road closure around the stadium from 15:00 until midnight on both 4 and 5 July.The roads included in this will be:Duke StreetCastle StHigh StreetSt Mary StreetCaroline StreetWood StreetCentral SquareWestgate StreetQuay StreetGuildhall PlaceGolateHavelock StreetThe council said that Scott Road and Park Street would also be closed from 07:00.
Trains, buses, parking, park and ride
The M4 motorway is likely to be very busy in advance of both concerts and drivers are encouraged to check the Traffic Wales website before setting off.Cardiff council said event parking would be available at Sophia Gardens and the civic centre.A park and ride service is also being operated by the council from the Sports Village in Cardiff Bay from 09:00 onwards.Transport for Wales said it would provide extra capacity on trains in and out of Cardiff wherever possible, but warned rail services across south Wales would be very busy.GWR said it would be operating six extra trains out of Cardiff.Buses will be diverted due to the road closures. Full details of Cardiff Bus diversions can be found here.
What's the weather going to be like?
According to BBC Weather, Friday will be warm and sunny with temperatures reaching 21°C (69.8°F). On Saturday, light rain is expected along with a breeze, with highs of 20°C (68°F).But with the stadium roof closed, the unpredictable Welsh weather is a bit less important.
Can I take my bag into the Principality Stadium?
Only small bags and handbags - no larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm - will be allowed into the stadium, and fans taking bags have been warned that their wait times could be longer due to bag searches.In addition, there are a number of things that cannot be taken into the stadium, including professional cameras. A full list of prohibited items can be found on the Principality Stadium's website.
Where else are Oasis playing in the UK in 2025?
After kicking off with two nights in Cardiff, Oasis will head to Manchester for five nights at Heaton Park on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July.They will then play the following dates:25, 26, 30 July and 2, 3 August at Wembley Stadium, London8, 9, 12 August at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh16, 17 August at Croke Park, DublinThey will then fly to Toronto, Canada, to begin the international leg of the Oasis Live '25 tour before it wraps up on 23 November in São Paulo, Brazil.
Additional reporting by Ella Simons
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