English rock band Oasis has revealed the date for its 2027 reunion tour announcement following an illuminated drone display above Manchester. The light formation took place over the Etihad Stadium on Thursday evening ahead of an official details release scheduled for September 14.
The group posted a video of the spectacle to its official Instagram account on Friday, September 11. Drones created the iconic Oasis logo in the night sky before displaying the precise date and time when the upcoming tour schedule will be formally unveiled.
According to music publication Billboard, the group plans to extend its Live '25 reunion tour into 2027 with dates across the United Kingdom and Europe. Unofficial reports and leaked schedules indicate the run will feature 12 concerts in Manchester, the band's hometown, alongside a return to Knebworth House in Hertfordshire.
Tour Licensing and Teaser Clips
Tour promoter SJM has secured event licensing to stage concerts at a venue in Manchester where Oasis previously performed historic shows in 1996. The concert organizer has been finalizing permissions to accommodate the expected high demand across multiple nights.
Oasis was formed in Manchester in 1991 by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, becoming one of the defining acts of the Britpop era. The band's August 1996 concerts at Maine Road in Manchester and Knebworth House drew hundreds of thousands of fans, establishing records for outdoor concert attendance in Britain.
In the days leading up to the announcement, Oasis shared a series of brief promotional videos hinting at prospective 2027 tour stops. The short clips referenced several major European and North American cities, including Glasgow, Paris, Amsterdam, Boston, and Rome. A separate teaser clip focused specifically on Manchester's Etihad Stadium, displaying images of a football, goalposts, and stadium fixtures.
Documentary Release and Industry Recognition
The announcement coincides with the theatrical release of a new documentary film titled Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger. The film premiered in UK cinemas on Wednesday, September 9, before opening in theaters worldwide on Friday, September 11.
The reunion tour has generated significant attention across the global music industry. Oasis previously received the Top Tour of the Year award at the Pollstar Awards in April 2026. However, reaction to the comeback has drawn varied opinions within the rock community. The frontman of American rock group The Killers previously noted that he was initially opposed to the return of Oasis, stating that everyone had suddenly claimed to be a fan.
The band is expected to confirm full details of the 2027 concert dates, venues, and ticket release schedules during its official announcement on September 14.
