Oasis plans 2027 tour with Manchester residency and Knebworth

The British rock band Oasis is reportedly planning a major 2027 tour, including a twelve-night residency at Manchester's Etihad Stadium and a record-breaking six-show run at Knebworth in Hertfordshire. The tour would mark the second major leg of the band's reunion, which began with a global tour in 2025 after a 14-year hiatus.

According to sources familiar with the plans, the schedule is booked, with the Etihad Stadium shows set to take place over six weeks starting in June 2027. This would be followed by the six Knebworth concerts over a three-week period in September. An official announcement is expected in August. The residency at the Etihad, home to the Gallagher brothers' beloved Manchester City Football Club, is seen as a major economic boost for the city, with one source describing it as massive for Manchester and for the local economy. There is speculation that additional dates could be added, with talk of up to twenty shows at the venue.

The planned six concerts at Knebworth would set a new record for the most performances by an artist at the historic outdoor venue. The site holds special significance for Oasis, who played two landmark shows there in 1996 that drew...