Noel Gallagher mobbed by fans as he heads to Heaton Park for Oasis reunion gig

Noel Gallagher was in high spirits as he emerged from his Manchester hotel ahead of Oasis’s eagerly anticipated first sold-out show at Heaton Parkon Friday night.

Wearing a simple black polo shirt, blue jeans, sunglasses, and a gold chain, the 58-year-old musician smiled and waved to a throng of excited fans gathered outside. His casual appearance belied the intense energy buzzing around the city as the band prepared for their reunion gig.

While Noel greeted supporters, his driver got into a brief standoff with a traffic warden attempting to issue a parking ticket for double yellow lines. However, the officer couldn’t reach the vehicle due to the large crowd surrounding it, eager to catch a glimpse of the star ahead of the show.

The excitement had been building all day, with fans lining up early to secure the best spots for the event.

From dawn, a long queue formed beside the road near Heaton Park, a sprawling 600-acre public space in Bury and Manchester. Festival-goers settled in with camp chairs, hats, and umbrellas to shield themselves from the sweltering 28-degree heat.

Some fanned themselves while others sought refuge under parasols as the temperature climbed, demonstrating their dedication to seeing the legendary band perform live once more.

The gates opened earlier than scheduled, much to the crowd’s delight, allowing eager fans to get inside and claim prime viewing areas. Despite their enthusiasm, the Gallagher brothers wouldn’t take the stage for another five hours, making the wait feel even longer.

This set of concerts marks Oasis’s only UK appearances outside major stadiums on their Live ’25 tour, which began last week in Cardiff.

Following Manchester, the band will play at London’s Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh’s Murrayfield, and Dublin’s Croke Park before embarking on dates across Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia, and North America.

Manchester’s streets have been buzzing with Oasis fever all day. Noel was spotted leaving Gary Neville’s Stock Exchange hotel, while Liam’s voice was heard playing across the city’s tram system.

Pubs were packed with fans, many proudly displaying Oasis merchandise as the Gallagher brothers’ return created a palpable sense of excitement.

With the extreme heat expected to continue, organizers issued a strong warning for concertgoers to stay hydrated.

At Heaton Park, a recovery room was set up with stretchers ready for anyone who might collapse or faint from dehydration or overexertion.

Vernon Kay, sharing a video from the site on Instagram, urged fans to take care: “Here we go, Heaton Park – for those who refuse to hydrate themselves – come on! Fill yourselves up with liquid, people! Get some electrolytes in your body.

"We don’t want to see you on any of these mats – these are not yoga mats! This is not a sun lounger! These are where people recover. So you look after yourselves today – I know you’re going to want to have a drink or two! But just go steady people, we want to have a good time. We don’t want to see a queue for the beds of doom."

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