What's the story? Fans' fury as not a single London gig among Oasis' 38 tour dates

The iconic Britpop act confirmed a 38-date live tour from May to September next year with dates in the UK, Europe and America.

The UK shows are made up of five dates in Glasgow, 11 dates in Manchester and four at Knebworth, 30 years after they played historic two nights at the Hertfordshire venue in 1996.

Oasis are to return to Knebworth on September 11, 12, 18, and 19, more than 30 years after their initial gigs at the Hertfordshire park, as part of their 38-show Live 27 world tour

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But London fans are disappointed that no specific dates in the capital have been announced.

The band’s “Live 25” reunion tour included five sell-out shows at Wembley Stadium, with two additional shows at the national stadium added due to high demand.

But the nearest gig for Londoners this time round is well beyond the boundaries of the M25 in Knebworth, a 20 to 40 minute journey by train from King's Cross or St Pancras International.

Alternatively, it is a 30-mile drive from central London expected to take hours on concert day.

Fans in the capital have been taken aback by the lack of London shows, with some calling the choice a “snub”.

Oasis performed a pair of legendary sold-out shows in Knebworth back in August 1996

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"You saw everyone in London wearing bucket hats and Adidas tops last year, it was such a good vibe. It feels like a missed opportunity not to do it all over again,” said one disappointed fan.

"London is so much better setup for this than anywhere else. Everyone who was at Knebworth the first time said the sound was rubbish!,” they added.

“Only Manchester? No London? It’s gonna be even harder to get a ticket than last year,” said another, whilst a fourth added: “Nothing in London, meh.”

Another fan said: “It’s really exciting that Oasis are back next year. I saw them at Wembley Stadium two years ago and it was one of the best nights of my life. I'm just gutted they’re not coming back to the capital, it does feel like a bit of a snub.”

However, others praised the decision to leave the capital off of the list. “They don't owe nothing to London, they were made in the North, by the North. Londoners get to see any act they want to at the O2 or Wembley, can't they make the trip up to Manchester once in a while?

“Why not support local economies in the UK outside one of the richest cities in the world?”

"You lot get everything, so shush," said another user in response to a complaining fan from the capital.

“After a period of reflection “The Most Damaging Pop Cultural Force In Recent British History” has declared itself fit for purpose and will once again return to lift the spirits of the people.

“Come witness the fitness. It shall be a sight to behold,” the band said.

An Oasis fan holds a banner and poses for a photo on Wembley Way in 2025

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The band had been teasing another tour over the past couple of weeks, with a range of cryptic posts and statements, sending fans into a frenzy.

The group set the internet blaze in 2024 when they announced that they would be going on tour the following year - the first time since the band split in 2009.

Oasis have been dropping hints about tour venues on social media recently, including the Etihad Stadium, Celtic Park and Knebworth

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Here is the list of the venues and dates for the 2027 tour:

May 2027

May 21 Glasgow, Celtic Park

May 23 Glasgow, Celtic Park

May 25 Glasgow, Celtic Park

May 28 Glasgow, Celtic Park

May 29 Glasgow, Celtic Park

June 2027

June 04 Manchester, Etihad Stadium

June 06 Manchester, Etihad Stadium

June 08 Manchester, Etihad Stadium

June 11 Manchester, Etihad Stadium

June 12 Manchester, Etihad Stadium

June 15 Manchester, Etihad Stadium

June 18 Manchester, Etihad Stadium

June 19 Manchester, Etihad Stadium

June 22 Manchester, Etihad Stadium

June 25 Manchester, Etihad Stadium

June 26 Manchester, Etihad Stadium

July 2027

July 02 Munich, Allianz Arena

July 03 Munich, Allianz Arena

July 10 Barcelona, Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

July 11 Barcelona, Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

July 16 Amsterdam, Johan Cruijff ArenA

July 17 Amsterdam, Johan Cruijff ArenA

July 23 Paris, Stade de France

July 24 Paris, Stade de France

July 29 Rome, Stadio Olimpico

July 30 Rome, Stadio Olimpico

Oasis are back for another tour, though there will be no stops in London this time