Oasis has officially sold out all 17 dates of their highly anticipated comeback tour across the UK and Ireland, marking a triumphant return 15 years after their infamous split. The band’s announcement on X (formerly Twitter) confirmed that tickets were completely snapped up by 19:00 BST on Saturday. However, the overwhelming demand has sparked widespread frustration among fans due to the steep prices and chaotic sales process.
From the moment tickets went on sale, fans flooded online queues, eager to secure their spot at what promises to be a historic reunion. Some reported seeing over a million people ahead of them in the virtual line, while others were met with website crashes and “queue for the queue” pages.
The introduction of “dynamic pricing” on Ticketmaster, where prices fluctuate based on demand, only added fuel to the fire. Standing tickets that started at £135 skyrocketed to over £350 as demand surged, leaving many fans feeling priced out and disillusioned. The frustration was palpable online, with many accusing the system of exploiting their passion for the band.
Ticketmaster, for its part, clarified that they do not set the ticket prices, pointing out that artists and promoters determine whether prices are fixed or market-based. The site encouraged fans to be patient, clear their cookies, and avoid using VPNs, but the advice did little to soothe the anger of those who missed out on reasonably priced tickets.
Adding to the controversy, resale websites like StubHub and Viagogo were flooded with tickets being sold for as much as £6,000—around 40 times the face value. While Oasis urged fans not to resell tickets on unauthorized platforms, the situation has prompted calls for stricter regulations around ticket resales.
Despite the hurdles, some lucky fans managed to secure their tickets. For Nayat Karakose, a lifelong fan from Istanbul, getting tickets to see Oasis at Wembley felt "supersonic." But for others like Rachael Board from Devon, the joy came at a steep price—over £900 for two tickets.
With Oasis now set to embark on what could be the biggest tour of their career, the excitement continues to build. Sales and streams of their back catalogue have surged, pushing three of their albums into the UK’s top five charts. As the band gears up to hit the road, fans are left counting down the days to a reunion that seemed impossible just a few years ago.
